Desperately trying to make a booking with these guys... The booking sites refer you to the Nomadss website for availability and prices...No website to found, contact details given on net - Not available... Really disappointing..

Im so sorry to see this has permanently closed! I was just having a nostalgia trip about my trip to S.A 16 years ago and came online to see if it was still open. I went to this hostel 3 times over the period of my trip whenever I hit Durban because it was so chilled out and nice to be in. To this day it was the best sleep Ive ever had in any hostel/hotel/whatever - in their dorm of all places! Oh well!

My travel partner and I had a very short lived stay here. We arrived to find the hostel was fully booked including approx. 30 school aged children running around the hostel making it extremely loud and chaotic - with very little room to move. We quickly discovered that rooms could not be locked (no lock on the door) and the lockers were unsuitable for use, therefore no where to store our gear. The owner assured us that the hostel was 97% safe - a very strange comment. We left for another hostel.

The place has a lot of potential and after 20 years you would think they have their systems in place. Apparently not, but still one of only two really fun backpackers lodges in Durban.... theres another one too but its another kind of fun. Nomads could do a lot for themselves if they stuck to their motto of Here we love. Here we share. Instead of running things with the exact opposite attitude.

Fantastic service and homely vibe. Place to meet and interact with people from various countries (even for a short time). I miss Lionel!

We have been going to Nomads for close on 15 years and will return time and time again. There is no better place to relax and recharge ones batteries. The staff are always helpful and friendly.The braai(bbq) area at night becomes a social gathering for all staying there and over the years we have met some amazing people from around the world.I would highly recommend a stay.Kate and Gerald

Nomads is an awesome place to stay with friendly staff and at such great prices per night who wouldnt want to stay here, the Bar Nomads wich is part of the backpackers serves some of the best tasting bottomless ribs and wings i have ever tasted good music great vibe who could ask for more?

Love Nomads to bits ... Super chilled vibe and great people.

I am pleased to say that Nomads is getting back to the good times of fun, laughter & loads of happy guests. Thanx to all who are making this happen

Best backpackers ever!!!! the most friendly people and super clean!

Wow!! Relax, chill, get to know your fellow guests...this is my experience at Nomads..having a great time; and this place has now become home from home.

Lovely place. Very homely and welcoming

What a great place,the location is perfect the owners are great people.

Very open organized accommodating. Be sure to use the intercom on the security wall for entrance. This is one of the gateways to Bulwer hang gliding near the Drackensburg mountains.

Nomads backpackers is the place to be. Special thanks to Johny who went out of his way for us. All the staff members were very friendly. We realy enjoyed our stay.

Nomads was an authentic backpacking experience. Many international travelers and the Staff were extra accommodating and informed.Thank you Guys.

Great hostel, the staff was of great help and the prices were affordable. Special thanks to Johnny for his help and his tour walk in Durban city, it really was worth it!

Great place...but sadly closing down..

Warm people, awesome oasis in the heart of Berea. Once youve been to Nomads, youll be back I tell ya!!!

Very friendly staff, clean and safe.

A homely accommodation which tends to be close to restaurants,transport, the beach and everything

Theres free wifi for guests

Best bnb

Cool place

Super clean

Nice facilities

Messed up my booking so had to stay at another hostel but they were helped me find another one to stay at and gave me a free beer while I waited.

Nice spot

Its okay place

Friendly staff

Veri frendli staff