The Old Gaol Backpackers
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| Physical address........ Old Gaol, Somerset Street, Grahamstown, 6140 |
A great place for visiting Backpackers to meet Grahamstown University Students
Where to find us
Opposite the Albany Museum.
Opposite the Albany Museum.
About us
Situated opposite the university, this old prison with its heavy iron doors, fortress-like walls and lock-up cells (each with original graffiti still scrawled across the walls), is the real McCoy.
Escape to their bar, the Gallows, for a pint. It’s a great meeting point for students and travellers alike and an easy place to join in the action.
Weekends see skydiving, trips to game reserves and live music.
Situated opposite the university, this old prison with its heavy iron doors, fortress-like walls and lock-up cells (each with original graffiti still scrawled across the walls), is the real McCoy.
Escape to their bar, the Gallows, for a pint. It’s a great meeting point for students and travellers alike and an easy place to join in the action.
Weekends see skydiving, trips to game reserves and live music.
Rates
Dorms from R110; Doubles from R290.
Dorms from R110; Doubles from R290.
Extras
Moola Magic discount offered on day trips to the Addo Elephant Park and Great Fish River Reserve.
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