Hermanus Backpackers
Rated as one of the best hostels in Southern Africa, Hermanus Backpackers is a bright, cheerful, clean and trendy hostel. It is situated close to town, the mountains and the ocean so there is always something to do nearby. There's a swimming pool, bar, fire pit, DSTV and as much hot water as you can use
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Moby's Backpackers
Nestled between dramatic mountains and the restless Atlantic, Hermanus is one of South Africa's favourite seaside destinations. Small enough to maintain an authentic village feel, yet large enough to cater for all your needs, Hermanus boasts a wide range of activities, services, shops, restaurants, and nightlife
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Zoete Inval Travellers Lodge
Accommodation ranges from family rooms and ensuite doubles to basic dormitories. Amenities include: 2 TV lounges, chatroom, fireside library, balconies, sundeck and
Jacuzzi spa, shady courtyard & water feature, self-catering kitchen with BBQ facilities and herb garden as well as security fenced and remote controlled gated parking for your peace of mind
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Hermanus (originally called Hermanuspietersfontein) is a town (population 48,346) on the southern coast of South Africa and is famous as a place from which to watch whales during the southern winter and spring. It forms part of the Western Cape and is a popular retirement town. The whales can be seen from the cliffs in the town centre from as early as June. They were once hunted locally, but are now protected. The Old Harbour Museum contains several exhibitions which explain the whaling history of Hermanus.
Hermanus lies about 115km southeast of Cape Town and is connected to the Mother City by the R43 highway (or coastal R44 scenic route) and N2 motorway. The R43 continues to Cape Agulhas, the most southerly point of Africa. Hermanus is 40km from Gansbaai, a famous spot where one can dive amongst Great White Sharks. It is also notable that Hermanus stil boast a historic railway station building although eventually no tracks were laid to connect the town to the national network.
Grotto Beach is the largest beach in Hermanus and has also been proclaimed a "Blue Flag" beach which ensures its preservation as a world heritage site. Other beaches include Voelklip, Nannies and Langbaai.
