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) ![Restaurant - Backpackers Paradise - Hostel (Oudtshoorn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18302600/18302515/16f24bb8.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) ![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) ![Garden - Backpackers Paradise - Hostel (Oudtshoorn)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18302600/18302515/c232adc1.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 [Jan. 17 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=18302515&PinnedHotelID=18302515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=18302515&PinnedHotelID=18302515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 18 - Jan. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=18302515&PinnedHotelID=18302515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=18302515&PinnedHotelID=18302515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=18302515&PinnedHotelID=18302515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=18302515&PinnedHotelID=18302515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=18302515&PinnedHotelID=18302515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&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 Oudtshoorn is home to Backpackers Paradise - Hostel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cango Caves and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, while C.P. Nel Museum and Arbeidsgenot are cultural highlights. Cango Wildlife Ranch and Buffelsdrift Game Lodge are also worth visiting. [Visit our Oudtshoorn travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Oudtshoorn.dx2716) [View more Hostels in Oudtshoorn](https://www.expedia.ca/Oudtshoorn-Hostels.d2716-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ‪Jemima's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Chandelier Game Lodge & Ostrich Farm - ‬11 min drive - ‪Black Swan - ‬4 min walk - ‪Safari Ostrich Farm Café - ‬7 min drive ## 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 vending machine - Outdoor furniture, a billiards/pool table, and barbecue grills 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=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&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 $237 CA $274 total includes taxes & fees Jan 24 - Jan 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&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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