Where the hostel does not provide meals you will be able to make use of self-catering kitchens and have access to food supplies close to the hostel. This is very important to the traveler and therefore very important to Hostelling International South Africa. The hostels will offer you the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene. Hostelling International will make every effort to ensure your safety while in South Africa. Information is freely available from hostel staff on personal safety while travelling in the country.
Further security is provided with the lockers intended for storage of luggage and valuables.
You can be assured of your privacy in showers, washing areas and toilets. A large number of the hostels provide more private rooms like single, twin and doubles. Shared dormitory accommodation is available to people travelling together, however, single sex dorms will always be available if requested. All member hostels also comply with the IYHF Environmental Charter that ensures the conservation and controlled consumption of natural resources, waste disposal and recycling, nature conservation and provision of environmental education. This charter is especially important for a country like South Africa, which is rich in natural beauty and wildlife.