Old Gaol Backpackers

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!!

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.

Facilities

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