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Cheap Hotels in Pietermaritzburg from $38
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Brilliant service, quality beds and lovely food in the morning. Highly recommend this establishment. "
Anonymous traveler
$40 nightly
The price is $40
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (378)
"It was a great place, clean and with warm staff..i enjoyed"
Achero
$42 nightly
The price is $48
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"This is the best guesthouse in the city. Located in the best area, beautifully designed and extremely comfortable. "
Alistair
$145 nightly
The price is $169
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees
$71 nightly
The price is $82
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2)
"Nice place to stay"
augusto
$112 nightly
The price is $128
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2)
"It was good but the tv remotes were non functional and the room had no bed side lamps."
Sbu
$37 nightly
The price is $43
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (9)
"The most incredible staff, clean, comfy, great breakfast. Highly recommend this place to stay. "
Christie
$38 nightly
The price is $38
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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Best tips to find a cheap hotel in Pietermaritzburg
- If you're looking to travel to Pietermaritzburg on a budget, you'll be happy to know that you can find hotels for as low as $38. Of course, that price is affected by amenities, star rating, and even the time of year you visit. At most, hotel prices can be as high as $169. Staying a short amount of time in Pietermaritzburg is an effective way to reduce hotel costs.
- When you cut your vacation down to just a few days, you don't have to worry as much about hotel prices since you don't have that many nights to stay. For budget hotels in Pietermaritzburg, 3 to 4 days should be all the nights you need. That's generally enough to enjoy the city's top attractions, though there's certainly enough to do to warrant a week-long trip.
- When booking cheap hotel rooms in Pietermaritzburg, it's typically best to book about 3 weeks in advance. Book further in advance than that and you could be paying too much for your room, as hotels will often overestimate future demand. However, if you wait too long, you might find that the hotel has been completely booked.
- When you utilize search filters on Expedia, you'll be able to narrow down your results in a flash. These search filters cover a wide variety of factors you may be interested in when it comes to finding a cheap hotel in Pietermaritzburg, including amenities such as Free Breakfast, 2-star rating, or proximity to local attractions. You can even set filters for price limits to ensure that all the displayed results are within your budget.