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Hotels in popular cities in South Africa

Below are the most popular cities in South Africa to stay in, as well as some of the best hotels in each area

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Lowest Hotel Price

€11

Most Popular Hotel (5-star)

Taj Cape Town

Average Length of Stay

8 days
The cheapest price for a room in South Africa found in the last 7 days is €11/night. This rate is available with Long Street Backpackers, a 2-star hotel.
Travel with comfort when booking a room with Taj Cape Town, the most popular 5-star hotel in South Africa (8.9/10 rating - based on 3,039 reviews).
On average, people stay for 8 days when lodging at hotels in South Africa. The average accommodation price for 8 days in South Africa in the past week is €906.

When to book a hotel in South Africa

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Low seasonSeptembercheapest month to stay
High seasonJunemost expensive time to stay
46%expected price decrease
36%expected price increase

Price

€67 - €191

Cheapest day of weekSaturdayis the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of weekSundayis the most expensive day of the week to book
€61is the average per night cost for a hotel on this day
€332is the average per night cost for a hotel on this day

Best cities to book a hotel in South Africa

Below are the average prices for hotels in the most popular cities in South Africa

Price

€26 - €597

CHEAPEST CITY IN SOUTH AFRICAEast London71% cheaperHotels in East London are the cheapest in South Africa at just €26 per night on average
MOST EXPENSIVE CITY IN SOUTH AFRICAKruger National Park85% more expensiveKruger National Park has the highest priced hotels in South Africa with rooms averaging €597 per night
MOST POPULAR CITY IN SOUTH AFRICADurban80% more users visitedMore momondo users search for hotels in Durban than any other city in South Africa

Information about staying in South Africa

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What cities in South Africa are best to stay in?

South Africa has a wide range of tourist attractions. There are many hotels in South Africa with state-of-the-art facilities and services that you can check in during your stay. However, the quality and nature of hotel services offered depend on the cities you visit. Some of the popular South African cities you should stay in include Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Pretoria. Cape Town and Johannesburg are well-structured cities with reliable public bus transport systems. While in these cities, you can easily rent a car and drive around as you visit different attraction sites. Hotels you can stay in include the Taj Cape Town Hotel. Not all parts of these cities are accessible with public transport.

What are the best things to do in South Africa?

South Africa has a lot of sites to see and activities to engage for both indoors and outdoors lovers. Some of the popular attraction sites include the Kruger National Park, the Cape Winelands, and the Amphitheatre Drakensberg. There are several cheap hotels in South Africa located near these attraction sites making them reliable accommodation options for tourists. The Kruger National Park is the largest on the continent covering over big area, thousands of miles. This park can be accessed through Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. The Cape Winelands offer breathtaking sceneries for photography and road trips. These are vast fertile fields with well-kept pieces of land and orchards in Cape Town. This area also has some of the best wineries in the world. The Amphitheatre Drakensberg also referred to as the dragons’ mountain are the highest ranges in Southern Africa. These ranges offer breathtaking views and are considered some of the most impressive cliff faces on earth. Staying at hotels such as the Protea Hotel by Marriot makes it easy to access the sites. When visiting these sites, you might incur entrance charges. The charges are varied in a way that locals pay less than foreigners.

What cities in South Africa have the best nightlife?

Nightlife is an essential aspect of tourist destinations. South Africa is one of the countries with the most diverse nightlife scenes in Africa. With a huge number of South African hotels located near city centers, it is easy to enjoy the cities’ nightlife experience. Cape Town is one of the cities with unique nightlife. The cultural diversity in this city allows one to experience different nightlife cultures. The city has various restaurants and nightclubs that operate all night. This allows you to attend parties with friends or dine with family as a way of spending the night. Johannesburg is another city with unique nightlife experiences. Additionally, the city has a variety of restaurants with native African cuisines that you can try out. Staying at the Apollo Hotel in Johannesburg places you closer to the nightlife of the city.

What cities in South Africa are best for art and history?

South Africa has a deep history, which is translated and preserved through artworks distributed in different places around the country. One of the most renowned historical places is Robben Island in Cape Town. The island is renowned for the detention of Nelson Mandela, the first South African president. In Johannesburg, a prehistoric site, referred to as the cradle of man is located at Gauteng. Visiting this site allows you to learn about the evolution and transformation of human beings. The Sun City Resort located in Pilanesberg is one of the artistic structures you can visit within the country. You'll pay a small fee to visit these iconic sites depending on the number of guests. Also, it is advisable to visit these places from May to September. Hotels such as Gardenia Boutique Hotel are conveniently located to allow easy movement to and from these historical and artistic sites.

When is the least expensive time to stay in South Africa?

When travelling to South Africa it would be best to plan your trip around the month of May, as the prices are significantly lower than in June - just €62 per night.

Where do most people stay in South Africa?

South Africa is full of enlightening and adventurous cities, but the most popular tourist destination is Cape Town.

How much does a luxury hotel cost in South Africa?

On average, a luxury hotel room in South Africa costs €39 per night, 2% above the country’s average rate of €38 per night.

Which city in South Africa has the most expensive hotel rooms?

At €56 per night, Stellenbosch is the most expensive city in South Africa to book a hotel room in. The average cost of €56 is about 60% above the country's average price per night.

Which city in South Africa has the least expensive hotel rooms?

If you are travelling to South Africa on a budget, plan to stay in Coffee Bay which boasts the lowest average hotel room cost in the country. Charging about 71% lower than the country’s average, hotel room rates in Coffee Bay are typically around €11 per night.

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