Durban is South Africa’s third largest city and lies on the eastern coastline on the Indian Ocean. The city is famous for its excellent beach culture and surfing scene. The Golden mile, the city’s main seafront, is one of the most beautiful stretches of beach in the world and is made even more popular by some of the best surf in South Africa. Durban is an excellent way to get an insight into the unique and diverse culture and traditions that make up South Africa. The city is the most populated city in South Africa by those of Indian heritage and this makes the city very cosmopolitan. Away from the boisterous seafront lies many museums and reminders of the countries colonial past. Durban is gaining with popularity, and this is reflected by the array of Durban apartments currently listed on Wimdu. We also list the best bed and breakfasts in Durban. Enjoy an apartment overlooking the seafront or a bed and breakfast near to the most important attractions, like the city hall or the spectacular botanical gardens.
Find authentic apartments in Durban
Durban has an array of hotels, mostly along the seafront, but none of these can capture the soul of a city quiet like a stay in a real Durban apartment. Stay amongst real locals, either next door or in a room in a locals Durban apartment, and really get to grips to what makes this city so special. Travelers can often become trapped in a tourism bubble, often neglecting to taste the real beauty of the city, by following other tourists around to watered down and sanitized areas of the city, designed to appeal to what they think tourists want to see. This way of travelling allows destinations to all blur into one and makes nowhere unique. Taking an apartment in Durban away from such areas is the first step to escaping this bubble and allows you to truly integrate and make you own opinions on a city.
Stay in comfort in a Durban bed and breakfast
Another great alternative to faceless hotels is a bed and breakfast in Durban. Being hosted by a local Durban bed and breakfast owner, not only saves you money but allows you to tap into their knowledge of their city, helping you avoid tourist traps and unearth the city’s hidden gems. Waking up to a home cooked breakfast provided by your bed and breakfast in Durban is a great way to start a day of exploring. Ask your b&b host for the most authentic local restaurants in the area, and never feel lost in a city again. Wimdu offers all the best accommodation options for an authentic stay in Durban, so book today and begin travelling like a local tomorrow.
Ready to book?
Our Apartments have an average score of 9/10! See what our guests are saying:
We are Wimdu...
Wimdu is Europe's largest marketplace for private accommodation. With over 350,000 properties in more than 150 countries, you're sure to find the perfect place to stay.
