The Old Prison Tours

Some shady characters were forced to call The Old Prison home throughout the years. Plan a trip to find out for yourself what life might have been like locked up here.

This Pietermaritzburg historic jailhouse is an ideal spot to start your day of sightseeing. There's plenty to enjoy nearby, like Golden Horse Casino, Pietermaritzburg City Hall, and Msunduzi Museum. Wander around at your leisure at The Old Prison before hitting up these other fine sights.

Plan a trip to see The Old Prison

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Coastlands Musgrave Hotel

Coastlands Musgrave Hotel

4 out of 5
Musgrave
Price was $589, price is now $463 per person
$463
per person
Jan 7 - Jan 12
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Johannesburg (JNB) to Durban (DUR)
7.6/10 Good! (158 reviews)
Everything wa so beautiful and coordinated. Would love to come back again. The stuff was amazing friendly and cooperative.

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2024

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

4 out of 5
Price was $767, price is now $578 per person
$578
per person
Jan 7 - Jan 12
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Johannesburg (JNB) to Durban (DUR)
8.8/10 Excellent! (170 reviews)
Comfortable hotel in heart of fancy shopping district. 30 min uber into the city

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

Westwood Skye

Westwood Skye

3 out of 5
Price was $950, price is now $786 per person
$786
per person
Jan 7 - Jan 12
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Johannesburg (JNB) to Durban (DUR)
No reviews

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statue of Gandhi

Tatham Art Gallery

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Tatham Art Gallery

Pietermaritzburg City Hall

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Pietermaritzburg City Hall

Best Lodging Options Near The Old Prison

Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

3 out of 5
Cnr. Hesketh Drive and New England Rd Pietermaritzburg KwaZulu-Natal
Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg
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ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

4 out of 5
1 Hilton Avenue Hilton KwaZulu-Natal
ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg
Bayside Lodge

Bayside Lodge

3 out of 5
157 West St Pietermaritzburg KwaZulu-Natal
Bayside Lodge
Clean,Comfortable & Centrally located Guesthouse

Clean,Comfortable & Centrally located Guesthouse

Pietermaritzburg KZN
Clean,Comfortable & Centrally located Guesthouse
Ilawu Inn

Ilawu Inn

3 out of 5
111 Chief Albert Luthuli Pietermaritzburg KwaZulu-Natal
Ilawu Inn
Redlands Hotel

Redlands Hotel

4 out of 5
1 George MacFarlane Lane Pietermaritzburg KwaZulu-Natal
Redlands Hotel
Golden Horse Hotel

Golden Horse Hotel

4 out of 5
45 New England Road Pietermaritzburg KwaZulu-Natal
Golden Horse Hotel
Ilawu Lodge

Ilawu Lodge

3 out of 5
18 New England rd Pietermaritzburg KwaZulu-Natal
Ilawu Lodge
Africa's Eden Guesthouse

Africa's Eden Guesthouse

3.5 out of 5
30 Taunton Rd Pietermaritzburg KwaZulu-Natal
Africa's Eden Guesthouse
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