Tekweni Backpackers HostelvsMadeline Grove Bed & Breakfast
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Tekweni Backpackers Hostel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Madeline Grove Bed & Breakfast. Tekweni Backpackers Hostel ranks #15 in Durban with accolades from 3 publications including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Insight Guides.
Tekweni Backpackers Hostel
169 Ninth Avenue, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Business Center
Insight Guides
"One of the oldest and best backpacker hostels in Durban, the Tekweni sprawls over three houses near to Florida Road and offers a good selection of rooms and dorms."
Rough Guide
"Large hostel near Florida Rd... features plenty of communal areas, a pool and bar. Braais and other social gatherings cater to a young, energetic clientele. Monthly accommodation is also available."
Lonely Planet
"A slightly saggy place that nevertheless attracts the party animals who like raucous, gregarious surrounds." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Its courtyard, complete with pool and bar, gets jammed with socialising backpackers on Friday and Saturday nights...includes a couple of well-maintained and artfully decorated lodges." Full review
Madeline Grove Bed & Breakfast
116 Madeline Road, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Flatscreen TV
Lonely Planet
"Close to Florida Rd's bars and restaurants, this largish guest house has a range of rooms, including some with balconies and a couple of smaller budget-friendly options (s/d R425/750)." Full review