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Old Gaol Backpackers, Grahamstown, South Africa

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About Old Gaol Backpackers

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The Old Gaol was originally a jail so you can stay in the cells that used to house prisoners, either in cells that sleep 2, 3 or 6. See what it was like to sleep as a South African prisoner! But there is no curfew and you can come and go as you please of course!

As a gaol prisoner, and being on the door of Rhodes University, it is easy to take part in all the student activities. The pubs and shops are within walking distance.

There is a skydiving club in Grahamstown so doing 'hard time' is jumping out of a plane at 10,000 feet over Big Five country!

Grahamstown is in the centre of most the game in the Eastern Cape and you can see animals in a malaria and balhazia free environment.

See you in gaol!!

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Airport Pick Up
  • Bar
  • Luggage Storage
  • Telephone/Fax Facilities
  • Travel Desk/Travel Info
  • Internet Access
  • Towels
  • Common Room
  • Web access in lobby
  • Web access in Room
  • WiFi in lobby
  • Linen Included
  • Guest Kitchen
  • WiFi in room

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Location

Address
Old Gaol 40 Somerset Street
Map of Old Gaol Backpackers, Grahamstown

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Directions

From Port Elizabeth:
Take first entrance into Grahamstown. The first robot (traffic light) left into Somerset Street. Go about 400 metres and we are on the right, opposite Albany museum.

From East London: Take the second entrance into Grahamstown and follow the directions as from Port Elizabeth.

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