Knysna Backpackers
About this property
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
- Parking
- Free
- Luggage storage
- Available
Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Emily F.
I booked the whole 6-bed and 8-bed options so my party would have privacy, though we didn’t use every bed. The doors didn’t lock properly, and people kept coming in and out despite my booking the entire room. Some of my party felt unsafe enough to move out and make other arrangements. Those who stayed couldn’t sleep because of the noise, the comings and goings, and the general feeling of being unsafe. Hearing what happened left me very unhappy, and I regret booking here.

Mia P.
My first holiday in knysna was at the knysna back packers, and it’s the beat place to stay. Beautiful views and excellent service. Can’t wait to go back.
David M.
The hosts really made this place for me. They’re welcoming, helpful folk who add that human touch, and the rooms are super neat. From the front porch, there’s a lovely view over town and the lagoon. It’s a beautiful Edwardian homestead, one of the best local stays I’ve had in ages. I enjoyed my time here and will definitely be back. It’s one of my top recommendations for Knysna.
Caleb M.
The staff were super friendly, and the breakfast was good. I also found the kitchen well equipped. It’s a really beautiful hostel, and I love the architecture. There’s no bar or anything like that, but I didn’t miss having one. The place felt more like home than other backpackers I’ve stayed at. They also offer free, uncapped WiFi!
Nina B.
The breakfast was lovely, and we joined a really interesting low tide tour led by a hostel volunteer. Knysna Backpackers is a pretty house, though it was a bit moist and there were only 2 bathrooms. The WiFi was really bad. I still had quite an enjoyable stay, helped by the super nice staff and the other guests who were there at the same time.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
8 available- Newspapers
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry Cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Airport transportation
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Barbeque
Internet
1 available- Free Wi Fi
Parking
1 available- Free parking
Meals
3 available- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Common kitchen
Sports
1 available- Bike rental
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
504 m 6 min walk
1.0 km 13 min walk
524 m 7 min walk
220 m 3 min walk
Attractions
20- Knysna Tourism office524 m 7 min walk
- Pledge Nature Reserve730 m 9 min walk
- Knysna Fine Art814 m 10 min walk
- Featherbed Co989 m 12 min walk
- Knysna Heads Explorer Catamaran1.1 km 13 min walk
Restaurants
20- Ile De Pain220 m 3 min walk
- Knysna Waterfront Ferries & Sailing Charters231 m 3 min walk
- Ouma S Pantry243 m 3 min walk
- Sailor Sam Seafood Takeaways311 m 4 min walk
- Garden Route Carraro Knysna318 m 4 min walk
Transit
10- Taxi RankBus504 m 6 min walk
- KnysnaTrain1.0 km 13 min walk
- BrentonTrain3.9 km
- BelvedereTrain5.7 km
- KeytersnekTrain6.8 km

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