Hotels in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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Cheapest month:May
Most expensive month:June
Average price in Pietermaritzburg:C$ 50/night
Cheapest price found:C$ 14/night
Cheapest day:Monday
Most expensive day:Friday
C$ 30 - C$ 109
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
C$ 41 - C$ 67
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Discover affordable stays in Pietermaritzburg that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Pietermaritzburg can be found for as low as C$ 38 per night. There is currently one property in Pietermaritzburg that can be booked for this price. The Musafer Travel Lodge is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Pietermaritzburg. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels in Pietermaritzburg we've come across for the dates selected. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
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16 Zeederberg Street, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 38
Avg. per night
157 West Street, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 39
Avg. per night
210 Woodhouse Road, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 57
Avg. per night
Cnr. Hesketh Drive And New England Rd, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 64
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Pietermaritzburg

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About Pietermaritzburg

Founded in 1838, Pietermaritzburg is a lively industrial hub and the capital of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province. It is named after two Vootrekker (“pioneer”) leaders, Piet Retief and Gerrit Maritz. The district municipality, however, is known by Pietermaritzburg’s Zulu name, umGungundlovu.

Things to do in Pietermaritzburg

In the heart of Pietermaritzburg is the KwaZulu-Natal Museum, which houses a fascinating array of cultural and natural history exhibits within a building that dates back to 1905. Get up close to a life-size model of a Tyrannosaurus rex and artefacts from a nearby shipwreck, then discover what it was like to host the FIFA World Cup in 2010. A highlight of the museum is its replica street allowing you to experience Pietermaritzburg in the Victorian era.

Green thumbs shouldn’t miss a visit to the KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, which was originally established in 1874. It not only showcases plants native to South Africa’s east but also species from the Northern Hemisphere. Stroll along the avenue of century-old plane trees and learn about indigenous medicinal plants in the Muthi Garden with its traditional Zulu hut.

Pietermaritzburg is a convenient base for exploring Maloti-Drakensberg Park, which spans the border between South Africa and Lesotho. Encompassing part of the Drakensberg Mountains, it supports globally significant montane and subalpine ecosystems. In addition to spotting bearded vultures and herds of eland, you can explore some of the 600+ rock art sites painted by the San people.

Getting around Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg Airport is a 10-minute drive from the city centre and has regular flights to Johannesburg. Durban’s King Shaka International Airport is 1.5 hours away. Trains connecting from Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town stop at the Pietermaritzburg railway station and minibus taxis travel throughout the city, connecting most of its attractions.

Facts about staying in Pietermaritzburg

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  • What are the best hotels in Pietermaritzburg?

    Bayside Hotel Pietermaritzburg, rated with a score of 7.2 from 682 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Pietermaritzburg. Other top stays include The Sleeping Bao B&B, with an average rating of 8.2 from 56 reviewers, and The Midlands Hotel, with a score of 8.4 from 89 reviewers.

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