This place is quite spacious and clean compared to the clutter and bohemian style of most hostels, has a big communal kitchen with all of the appliances in working order and a nice seating area near a fireplace with board games and a pool table. The staff are a bit apathetic though, and the rooms are freezing cold although the... more

I must be getting too old for hostels... the blaring music in the common area, the large groups taking over the seating areas and yelling at all hours of the night and morning to each other outside our room, the communal cooking area where people don't clean up after themselves, it gets to be a bit much. Still, the Banghoek... more

Since my boyfriend and I took the Bazbus through South Africa, we were limited in our choice of accommodation. After looking over all the hostels, we chose the Banghock because it seemed to have the best double en-suite rooms. Our room was pretty nice, although the shower area could use a little bit of improvement. The communal kitchen area was... more

I stayed here with a friend for one night - it's a nice hostel, basic but clean and friendly. The rooms are ensuite and the whole place is nicely decorated, with cute little outdoor areas where people eat, chat, relax, etc. It's all very laid back and felt very safe. The only drawback is that it's a little way out... more

We only stayed at this little cozy place for 12 hours- we arrived at 5pm, and had to leave at 3am to catch a flight in Cape Town. But the place is very cute- concrete floors with animal skins, big comfy beds, ensuite baths, and a big pool out front. The only drawback is that you need a car- it's... more