Happy hippo Backpackers
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About
Happy hippo Backpackers is a hostel in Durban. It sits close to Dolphin Stadium Stands and Seal Stadium Stands, about 1.8 km from Wests.
Amenities
Best for
no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away
Location
What's nearby
- Dolphin Stadium Stands0.3 km
- Seal Stadium Stands0.4 km
- New Beach1.2 km
- Natal Maritime Museum1.3 km
- Durban Funworld1.5 km
- FIFA Graffiti1.6 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Virginia Airport (VIR) — 10.8 km → all hotels near VIR
- Nearest station
- Wests — 1.8 km
- Nearest beach
- New Beach — 1.2 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 21.3 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the left
- Currency
- ZAR
- Power
- Type M/N/C/D plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Straight-line distances.
Street view
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Happy hippo Backpackers?
From Happy hippo Backpackers, the nearest station, Wests, is about 1.8 km away; Virginia Airport (VIR) is around 10.8 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is Happy hippo Backpackers from the beach?
The nearest beach, New Beach, is about 1.2 km from Happy hippo Backpackers in a straight line.
Does Happy hippo Backpackers have wifi?
Yes — Happy hippo Backpackers offers free wi-fi.
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