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1322 Backpackers International

1322 Arcadia Street, Hatfield, PO Box 36709, Menlopark 0102, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0083, South Africa
1322 Backpackers International
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1322 is Lonely Planet recommended and hostelworlds top-rated Pretoria hostel with a 90% rating over three years.The helpful live-in staff make it a secure and friendly place perfect for exploring SA's capital. Laze around their stunning pool and lovely garden, enjoy the company of others around the log fire and when you get the party feeling, Bar 24/7 will do the healing!The hostel is clean, the showers are hot and the beds are comfy, there are fans in all rooms and heaters in most. The Lioness dorm has two showers en-suite and individual reading lights, the Lion's dorm has en-suite shower and 4 beds with reading lights. Also included is free tea/coffee all day, a light breakfast and towels are provided on request. There are reduced weekly and monthly rates available on request from the end date of your internet booking. Close to TUKS and most embassies, 1322 is a short stroll to Hatfield and its shops, bars, clubs and restaurants. Display your culinary expertise in the fully equipped kitchen or have a cold beer while feasting on an infamous 1322 braai. They are a Baz Bus stop, offer bicycle hire, have secure on-site parking and have a growing reputation for being honest and helpful, getting you great discounts on car hire, day trips and tours to Kruger Park and beyond.They also offer satellite TV, ASDL internet, games, travel/information folders, free elusive maps of Pretoria and laundry services. Bar 24/7 also has an additional sports only TV. NB: Hostelworld only show the cheapest available room of each type. 1322 have three different types of singles, doubles and twins. If you would like to know the other options please email 1322 after booking.

Directions

From N1: Take M2 into Pretoria and follow as for N4 below.From N4:Driving from the direction of Kruger Park/Nelspruit etc, the N4 goes directly into Hatfield (before Pretoria): on entering Hatfield (McDonalds restaurant signals your arrival!), turn left at the first traffic light into Gordon Street which becomes Duncan Street, at the 2nd traffic light turn left into Park Street. Go to the end of Park Street and turn left into Richard Street. Turn first right into Arcadia Street. We are half-way down on the left. From R21 (Airport):Take the R21 to Pretoria. Take the N1 Pretoria (OOS) turning. Take the M2 Pretoria turning and then follow the directions for the N4 above. The N4 and M2 are effectively the same road... also known as Pretorius Street in Pretoria!

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