Hoscars 2011: (Southern) Africa's top hostels

The Hoscar (Hostelworld.com Customers Annual Ratings) Awards now in their 9th year, are the world’s most prestigious hostel awards, recognising top hostels around the globe. The 2011 Hoscars took place in London on 4th February and was the biggest awards ceremony to date, attended by 500 guests.



More than 25,000 properties in over 6,000 destinations featured on Hostelworld.com were eligible for the awards. The winners this year were voted for by a phenomenal 1 million customers worldwide, who booked their accommodation online with Hostelworld.com in 2010 and rated and reviewed their stay on six criteria – character, security, location, staff, fun and cleanliness.

The (Southern) African winners are:

Africa - continent:

1. Dahab Dorms (Dahab, Egypt)
2. The Backpack & Africa Travel Centre (Cape Town, South Africa)
3. La Casa Del Sol (Marrakech, Morocco)

Africa - Kenya:

• Milimani Backpackers (Nairobi)

Africa - Namibia:

• Cardboard Box (Windhoek)

Africa - South Africa:

• The Backpack & Africa Travel Centre (Cape Town, South Africa)

Africa - Zambia:

• Jollyboys Backpackers (Livingstone)

Africa - Zimbabwe:

• Shoestrings Backpackers (Victoria Falls)