Female Friendly Hostels in Africa

1. ACCRA - Sikaso Beach Hostel

PMB 52 Kakramadu , Road Cantonment, Accra, Ghana 000

• Separate female dorm.
• Lockers in dorms.
• Situated just off the main street, near bars, clubs, shops and street vendors.

2. CAPE TOWN - Two Oceans Backpackers

47 Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa 8001

• Separate dorms for boys and girls.

3. CAPE TOWN - The Cat and Moose

305 Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa 8001

• Overnight security guard.
• In a safe neighbourhood within the City Improvement District.
•  82.9% safety rating.

4. DURBAN - Surf n Dreams

110 Springfield Road, Durban, South Africa 4001

• Separate female dorm, with en suite bathroom.
•  Situated close to restaurants, clubs and cocktails bars.
• Security lock up.

5. DURBAN - Tekweni Backpackers Hostel

169 Ninth Avenue, Morningside, Durban, South Africa 4000

•  24hr security and CCTV cameras.
•  One of the first hostels in South Africa.

6. JOHANNESBURG - Africa Center Airport Hostel

65 Sunny Rd, Lakefield, Benoni, Johannesburg, South Africa 1501

• Jacuzzi and steam sauna.
• Very safe neighbourhood.

7. JOHANNESBURG -  Mbizi Backpackers Lodge

288 Trichardt Road, Parkdene, Boksburg, Johannesburg, South Africa 1459

• Nearly every review mentions how safe they felt whilst staying there.
• Very good host.
• Close to all local amenities.

8. MARRAKECH - Reviews of Riad Zitoune Youth Hostel

91,Derb Jdid. Riad Zitoune, Laqdim., Marrakech, Morocco 40000

• Situated away from the chaos of Marrakech for a quiet nights sleep.
• Security lockers as standard.

9. PORT ELIZABETH - Jikeleza Lodge International Backpackers Hostel

44 Cuyler Street, Central, Port Elizabeth, South Africa 6001

• Range of different rooms available.
• Close to inexpensive and traditional African restaurants, night spots, jazz clubs, pubs, post office, banks, antique shops, 24 hour grocery shopping and flea markets.

10. STELLENBOSCH - Squirrel & Vine Self-catering

4 Die Pieke, Herte Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa 7600

• Self catering apartment.
• Part of secure complex.
• 16 Euros a night.
• Maximum of three guests can be accommodated.
• Extra-length queen size bed, radio/alarm, hairdryer and digital electronic safe.
• Fully equipped granite kitchen with oven, stove, microwave oven, fridge with freezer compartment, kettle, toaster, coffee percolator, crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils.