Title: Backpackers Paradise - Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Backpackers Paradise - Hostel Travelers gather around the firepit for evening conversations or prepare meals in communal kitchens at this peaceful retreat surrounded by natural beauty. ## Photo gallery for Backpackers Paradise - Hostel ![Outdoor pool - Backpackers Paradise - Hostel (Oudtshoorn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18302600/18302515/c2e34d92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Backpackers Paradise - Hostel (Oudtshoorn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18302600/18302515/01a354f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Backpackers Paradise - Hostel (Oudtshoorn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18302600/18302515/16f24bb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - Backpackers Paradise - Hostel (Oudtshoorn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18302600/18302515/c232adc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Backpackers Paradise - Hostel (Oudtshoorn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18302600/18302515/1d809811.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Backpackers Paradise Hostel offers a tranquil setting with a garden and outdoor pool. Enjoy evenings by the firepit, visit the on-site cafe, or browse the library. Guests consistently praise the welcoming staff who create a comfortable atmosphere. ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Bar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 23 - Dec. 24](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=18302515&PinnedHotelID=18302515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=18302515&PinnedHotelID=18302515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 24 - Dec. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=18302515&PinnedHotelID=18302515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=18302515&PinnedHotelID=18302515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=18302515&PinnedHotelID=18302515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=18302515&PinnedHotelID=18302515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 2 - Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=18302515&PinnedHotelID=18302515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=18302515&PinnedHotelID=18302515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ### View all photos for Comfort Double Room ![Comfort Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18302600/18302515/7c5e989e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room ### Highlights Fan Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Basic Double Room ![Basic Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18302600/18302515/06ffc1c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room ### Highlights Fan Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### Family Room ### Highlights Fan Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Twin Room ![Comfort Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18302600/18302515/ae4c060b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Twin Room ### Highlights Fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room ![Basic Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18302600/18302515/be10f0b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Quadruple Room ### Highlights Fan Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Bed Dorm) ![Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Bed Dorm)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18302600/18302515/a6750c51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Bed Dorm) ### Highlights Fan Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 Bed Dorm) ### Highlights Fan Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FOudtshoorn-Hotels-Backpackers-Paradise-Hostel.h18302515.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FOudtshoorn-Hotels-Backpackers-Paradise-Hostel.h18302515.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.57985%2C22.20540&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xbWn1PJzZtJgEecmWNPk8lKdLeY=) 148 Baron Van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6625 #### What's nearby - Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Arbeidsgenot \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - C.P. Nel Museum \- 2 min drive \- 1.7 km - Cango Wildlife Ranch \- 2 min drive \- 2.1 km - Oudtshoorn Golf Course \- 4 min drive \- 2.1 km #### Getting around - George (GRJ) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Smitswinkel - ‬4 min drive - ‪Chandelier Game Lodge & Ostrich Farm - ‬11 min drive - ‪Jemima's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Black Swan - ‬4 min walk - ‪Beans about Coffee - ‬13 min walk ## About this property ### Backpackers Paradise - Hostel Upscale hostel Consider a stay at Backpackers Paradise - Hostel and take advantage of a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. In addition to a library and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. Other perks at this hostel include: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a TV in the lobby - A water dispenser, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Showers and free toiletries - Communal kitchens, fans, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16760000/16751600/16751529/w1598h1066x1y0-3bffd3c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Feather Nest Guest House Oudtshoorn - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=16751529&PinnedHotelID=16751529&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe House, Garden View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112860000/112856900/112856860/20444a20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hartland Country House Oudtshoorn - 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Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Kids pool 8.8 Excellent 37 reviews CA $202 CA $234 total includes taxes & fees Dec 28 - Dec 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=11472818&PinnedHotelID=11472818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at scheduled times and on request - Free self parking on site - Limited onsite self parking ### Food and drink - Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: ZAR 95 per person - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Library - Outdoor pool - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Limited-hour front desk - Lockers - Safe at front desk - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator - Vending machine - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area ### More - Communal living room - Designated smoking areas - Fireplace in lobby ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Restaurant dining guides - Shared kitchen access ### More - Fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children younger than 3 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 3 and older are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cash deposit: ZAR 100 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 95 per person - Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per vehicle (one-way) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash ### We should mention Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Guests under 3 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property ### National rating Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization. ### Property is also known as Backpackers Paradise - Hostel Oudtshoorn Backpackers Paradise - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Backpackers Paradise - Hostel have a pool? ### Is Backpackers Paradise - Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Backpackers Paradise - Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Backpackers Paradise - Hostel? ### Does Backpackers Paradise - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Backpackers Paradise - Hostel located? ## Have a question? 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