Nomads BackpackersvsThe Benjamin
Nomads Backpackers and The Benjamin are both endorsed by writers. Overall, Nomads Backpackers ranks marginally higher than The Benjamin. Nomads Backpackers comes in at #22 in Durban with positive reviews from 2 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
Nomads Backpackers
70 Essenwood Road, Durban 4400, South Africa
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"An organised and neat, yet relaxed kind of joint (for those who like relaxing joints), and one that likes to party... You’re a jump away from the cinemas and cappuccino bars of the Musgrave Centre." Full review
Rough Guide
"A short walk from the Musgrave Centre, this chilled-out hostel is good for nonsensical conversations at the bar or around the pool. Meals available. Dorms , rooms."
The Benjamin
141 Florida Road, Morningside, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $42/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Smoking Rooms
- Pool
Lonely Planet
"This upmarket boutique hotel is filled with smart rooms of the ‘heavy drapes and floral furnishing’ variety (although the jute carpet is showing some wear), around a pretty paved and green courtyard." Full review
Fodor's
"In one of Durban's transformed historic buildings, this small hotel offers excellent value. Its location is ideal—perched on trendy Florida Road." Full review