We found Nomads to be dark, dirty and some of the staff were not friendly or helpful. We had lots of trip planning questions and found it was very difficult to get answers until we spoke with the owner.It was also odd that the electricity would get turned off in the room at night making it difficult to get ready... More

Laughed when I read the review re amazing staff and grimy hostel - I agree 100%. By far the friendlist hostel staff in Durban, with the best advice about where to go out and the most interest in making sure I had a good time (regardless of whether I spent more money at their hostel - no soft sells -... More

Me and my husband intended staying one night at Nomads but through a communication breakdown (nothing to do with Nomads) we ended up staying two nights. I was extremely impressed with the male person on the desk ( his name escapes me) who helped us book and postpone different events due to the extra night. Nothing was a problem. Later... More

The staff in the hotel is very friendly and can give you good tips and information about durban. The dorm is big and clean and comes with a fan. The Nomads is located in a quiet and save area and just around the corner you will find the shopping center musgrave. To come to the beach you will need a... More

Very dirty place. The food (breakfast) was really really bad.

This is really difficult to review as on one hand no way would I suggest staying here, but it had the most helpful staff, especially Dean, and I met some of the most fantastic people of my trip at this hostel. The kitchen was filthy. The microwave, which was new, also dirty. Dishclothes etc. likely to have been full of... More

Our visit was enjoyable close to shops and amenities, made getting around easier, had a bit of a rough night due to the heat but this heat is common for Durban this time of the year, most places around the world wish for this type of weather, must thank our hosts and hostess for all their help, and I do... More

We immediately felt at home at Nomad Back packers in Berea, Durban. They offer more than just accomodation to their guests ie swimming pool, pool tables, laundry, breakfast and dinner, TV, bar, internet facilities etc which makes this so much better than a bed and breakfast type accomodation. The ammenties are nearby with a mall walking distance away and various... More

My wife and I had a great time at this hostel. We were here about a week and a half for the world cup. The staff was super friendly and helped us book hostels in other towns and also a safari. The one downside of this place is that its a few kilometers out of town so you have to... More