Affordable, clean and comfortable – we have welcomed travellers for over 15 years.

Pretoria Backpackers and Travellers Lodge serves as an excellent base from which to explore the areas around Pretoria and Joburg, Feel the rhythm and the pulse of City life or just relax around the swimming pool and unwind after a hectic travel schedule.

Our travel centre will go out of their way to arrange excurtions around Jo'burg and Pretoria. They will keep you busy with a whack of things to do in and around the area.

Self drive clients - we have all the info and maps for you

Check out the notice boards for our "special of the day" activity

Our accommodation consists of en-suites double and twin rooms, standard double and twins and family rooms and 2 or 3 bedded dorms. The lodge has a self-catering kitchen and braai facilities.

For small groups and families that wish for something more private - they should check out our SELF CATERING COTTAGE - a real african treat. It sleeps 4

We are situated with-in a few minutes walk to Hatfield, a 30 min walk to town and 5 min from the University of Pretoria . Surrounded by most embassies ( Mozambique , British, US, Dutch and German) but we are still enjoying residential peace and tranquillity.

We are Wi-Fi enabled, so you can bring your laptop and read your email, serve the internet and share your pictures with your friends and family.
Owner run and Managed.

Rooms and Winter Rates

We have the following rooms available. Prices are given per night, in South African Rand and are subject to change.

Dorm from R 70pp

Single Room R 180

Single En-suite R 260

Double / Twin R 260 (for the room)

En-Suite Double R 360 (for the room)

Self Catering Cottage R 400 (Sleeps 4 )

Note

Bedding supplied

Breakfast included

Coffee & Tea making in room

Towels

TV is in all rooms

Note

Lock - up and Safe Parking

Openlog fire in bar

Jo'burg Airport Shuttle

Swimming Pool

Electric under blankeds and heaters in all rooms to keep ya warm in winter

Fans in all rooms to keep ya cool in summer

Meals and Facilities

A Continental breakfast is included served from 7 am till 9;30 am with a complimentary morning paper, consisting of seasonal fresh fruits, selection of cereals, yogurts, cheese, cold meats a selection of breads and spreads with a choice of coffee, tea or juice.

Dinners are not be missed at our local pubs, just a stone through away.

A self catering kitchen is provided if you want to prepare your own food, with supermarkets a short walk away. We also have an excellent arrangement with a delivery company.

Laundry service is available

How to get to us

We are situated in Hatfield / Arcadia area of Pretoria , next to Loftus Versveld Rugby stadium, within easy walking distance to the Union Buildings , Hatfield and University of Pretoria with down town with in easy reach.

From Joburg airport:

Take R 21 towards Pretoria , follow for 45 km till you get to the Fountain Circle . Follow signs towards Sunnyside for 4 km. Turn right into Schoeman str, continue for about 4 km till you find Farenden str on you right. Turn right and find no 425 Farenden on right. The house is clearly marked.

Or

Arrange with us to get you here by shuttle from only R 200 single - bookings essencial

                                                                         2 pax R 120 pp
                                                          3 pax R 100 pp
                                                                       4 + pax R 80 pp

From Joburg

Take N1 towards Pretoria , follow for 40 km till you get to the N1 / M1 split. Take M1 towards Fountain Circle . Follow signs towards Sunnyside for 4 km. Turn right into Schoeman str, continue for about 4 km till you find Farenden str on you right. Turn right and find no 425 Farenden on right. The house is clearly marked

From Nelspruit

Follow N4 towards Pretoria, you will enter Pretoria from east in Pretoruis str, follow for 4 km. After you have past the US Embassy on left slow down and turn left into Farenden str. Look out for no 425 on left, the house is clearly marked.

From the North

Follow N 1 towards Pretoria , Take the N 4 or city turn off. You will enter Pretoria from east in Pretoruis str, follow for 4 km. After you have past the US Embassy on left slow down and turn left into Farenden str. Look out for no 425 on left, the house is clearly marked.

Safe and secure lock-up parking are always available.

Baz Bus

Just jump on the shuttle from Joburg (free) and miss the TRAFFIC while you'll be chauffeur driven to the lodge

Pick-ups from Pretoria Bus station

Only from Pretoria bus & train station and only if a vehicle is available. Otherwise taxi service R 50

Anywhere else

Rather you mail us or phone us when you are lost on 012 343 9754.