Gibela Backpackers Lodge

Twin room

Cactus pots

Craft shop

Our location

Gibela Backpackers Lodge is conveniently located in the safe, residential area of Morningside. Gibela is within walking distance to the center of Durban’s entertainment life, Florida Road, where there are restaurants, cocktail bars, clubs and coffee shops galore (checkout our what’s hot list. Only a few steps from Gibela's front gate there is a grocery store, autoteller and post office. Guests can walk to the Botanical Gardens, Golden Mile Beaches, currency exchange and famous brand surfgear factory shops. We are on both inner city transport networks, which link you to the museums, cinemas, Indian Market and Juma Mosque, in less than a 10minute bus ride from the hostel.
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What our guests say

'If there are hostels in heaven – they are Gibela Lodge'
'Rooms, beds and showers are absolutely tops'
'Definitely a step up from the rest'
'Lovely warm décor & spotless facilities'
'The nicest and most well run hostel we stayed in during our time in South Africa'
'Thanks for a very relaxing and comfortable stay in the nicest dorm I've been so far.'
'[It's] no problem to be far from home when you come to stay at this lovely place.'

We appreciate the importance of clean facilities; we ensure that everything is spotless. The hostel is a nonsmoking establishment.

The courtyard

Bathroom

The lounge area

The showers

Gibela's facilities include

Self service coffee and tea
Gibela Book exchange heaps of books and magazines
Durban & KwaZuluNatal maps and advice
Gibela Luggage storage
Gibela safety deposit
Gibela modern, clean & equipped selfcatering kitchen
Off street car and bike parking
Durban and South Africa guide books
Bright, clean “Zulu Zen” decorated rooms
Spotless modern bathrooms with 24 hour running hot water
Cosy, comfortable Bohemian Indian style courtyard
Internet, computers with memory card readers and public phone
Hair dryer and iron on request
No curfew, no lockout enjoy your freedom!
BOOK ONLINE www.gibelabackpackers.co.za

Gibela has 4 twin rooms (2 single beds), 1 x 4 bed dorms and 2 x 6 bed dorms.
There are four bathrooms in the hostel consisting of 6 showers and 5 toilets.
Our rooms are neat and well equipped with comfortable beds, ceiling fans and ample pack space.

Information

Get immersed in the country's culture, history and nature! We proved INFORMATION on every spot in South Africa:

What to see and do
Where to stay – Accommodation bookings in National Parks
How to get there
Bus, train and flight ticket reservations
Day and overnight trips
Our local staff can offer tips and advice on how best to navigate the city including sightseeing, museums, restaurants and activity events.

Durban is a special place. We at Gibela want to help to share the experience of our city’s mixed cultural heritage and make sure your stay in our “Kingdom” is an enjoyable and memorable experience.

GRADED AS A 4 STAR BACKPACKER LODGE by the South African Grading Council.

Reception hours 7H00 till 21H00
We have no curfew.
Minimum length of stay: 2 nights.
NO children under 12 years.
100% NON SMOKING ESTABLISHMENT
BOOK ONLINE www.gibelabackpackers.co.za

BREAKFAST INCLUDED 07H30 to 09H30
PETIT DEJEUNER COMPRIS
DESAYUNO INCLUIDO
FRUCHSTUCH INBEGRIFFEN