Backpacker Accommodation Near Comrades Marathon
10 Backpacker in Comrades Marathon. Enter dates to see full pricing and availability:
Ballito Backpackers
Backpacker, Self Catering in Ballito
Ballito Backpackers is situated in Ballito, in the heart of the Dolphin Coast and within a short walk of the lovely...
R275
Ansteys Beach Self Catering Apartments
Apartments, Cottages, Backpacker, Self Catering in Bluff, Durban
Popular and long standing family run establishment (est. 1999) situated only 50m from the beach at Ansteys Beach on...
R250
Riverside Manor - Backpackers Unit B
Backpacker, Self Catering in Mooi River
Riverside Manor is nestled at the foothills of the Drakensberg/Kamberg region. 12 kilometers from Mooi River and 7...
R150
25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers
Backpacker, Guest Lodge, Self Catering in Pinetown
With 25 Jacaranda Lodge & backpackers, you can experience the best in self-catering accommodation at an incredible...
R410
Riverside Manor - Backpackers Unit A
Backpacker, Self Catering in Mooi River
Riverside Manor is nestled at the foothills of the Drakensberg/Kamberg region. 12 kilometers from Mooi River and 7...
R360
Riverside Manor - Backpackers 10 Bed Dorm
Backpacker, Self Catering in Mooi River
Welcome to Riverside Manor - Backpackers 10 Bed Dorm.
Riverside Manor is nestled at the foothills of the...
R150
The Valley Guest House and Conferencing
Backpacker, Self Catering in Wembly, Pietermaritzburg
The guest house provides budget accommodation in Pietermaritzburg. The Backpackers is located near Liberty Midlands...
R300
Aliwal Dive Centre & Lodge
Backpacker, Guest Lodge in Umkomaas
Relaxing ocean and sunrise views.
You can choose from backpacker style en-suite rooms with ceiling fan and balcony,...
R325
Airport Eco Hostel
Backpacker, Self Catering in Tongaat
With views of the Indian Ocean, this humble hostel is 10 km from King Shaka International Airport and 11 km from...
R250
The Farm
Camps, Backpacker, Self Catering, Glamping in Mtunzini
Located in Gingindlovu in the KwaZulu-Natal region, The Farm provides accommodation with free private...
R500
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Comrades Marathon Reviews
More info about Comrades Marathon
Unlike other ultra-marathons, the 89km Comrades Marathon is run between two major cities along a well-maintained regional road and participants are cheered on by spectators lining the entire route. This gruelling race is run between Durban and Pietermaritzburg every May and thousands of runners from all across the globe participate. Both cities come to a standstill on the day as the race brings a festive atmosphere to racegoers and onlookers.
The Comrades marathon was first run in 1921 to honour the WW1 dead and each year the race is alternated, with the ‘down’ run beginning in Pietermaritzburg and the ‘up’ run starting in Durban. In order to enter the race, runners must have completed a standard marathon within 5 hours and for the Comrades there is a 12 hour cut-off. Organisers have the event perfectly planned, the entry process is slick, parking is available, refreshment stations are spaced every 2-3km and marshals are placed along the... Show more
About Backpacker
For those who are a little adventurous and enjoy the company of other travellers, you can decide to stay at a Backpackers. Often having to share a room with others as well as costs, it is incredibly inexpensive. Often the best choice for those who may be just passing through or will be occupied for the majority of their day. It comes with the most basic amenities and is often formed as part of a bar or similar establishment. Not recommended for those who want privacy, this is best suited for those who wouldn’t mind meeting various other interesting travellers.