Hotels in South Africa

We can book 852 properties across 5 destinations in South Africa. The cheapest rooms start around € 34 per night for two people, and the typical price across these destinations is € 82.

Live prices, sampled for a two-night stay a month ahead.

Hotels in Cape Town
Cape Townfrom € 60 / night
Hotels in Johannesburg
Johannesburgfrom € 34 / night
Hotels in Durban
Durbanfrom € 40 / night
Hotels in Stellenbosch
Stellenboschfrom € 73 / night
Hotels in Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabethfrom € 38 / night

What a room costs in South Africa

Within this list Port Elizabeth is the cheapest place to sleep at a typical € 68 for two nights, and Stellenbosch the dearest at € 168 — a factor of 2.5× between them. Where you go decides more than when you book.

About 75% of the rooms we can book in South Africa can be cancelled free of charge up to a deadline set by the property.

Good to know in South Africa

Currency
ZAR (R) — Cards are accepted almost everywhere; carry a little cash for parking attendants and markets.
Language
English is one of eleven official languages and is universal in tourism.
Plug & voltage
Type M/N, 230V. Bring an adapter if your plugs differ.
Tipping
10–15% in restaurants; a few rand for car guards and petrol attendants.
Emergency number
112 (mobile), 10111 (police)
Worth knowing before you go

Do not walk with valuables visible after dark, especially in Johannesburg. Load-shedding power cuts are scheduled — ask your hotel about backup power.

Frequently asked

How much does a hotel in South Africa cost?

The cheapest bookable rooms start around € 34 per night for two people, and the typical price across the destinations we cover is € 82. Prices move with the season and the city, so check your own dates.

Which city in South Africa is cheapest?

Of the destinations we measure, Port Elizabeth is the cheapest at a typical € 68 for two nights; Stellenbosch is the dearest at € 168. That is a real difference, and it is worth weighing against travel time.

Can I book with free cancellation in South Africa?

Yes, for about 75% of the rooms we can book there. Use the free cancellation filter to see only those rates, and read the deadline on the room itself — it is set by the property, not by us.