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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, and a painting above the bed.

A wooden staircase leading to a room with a chandelier, a door with a decorative glass panel, a wooden cabinet, and a striped sofa.

A backyard with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and a covered seating area.

A cozy seating area with a wooden bench, a cushioned chair, and a small table with a lamp.

1. 79 On Ridge BNB

Scottsville, 1.6 mi from The Old Prison

"This is the best place to stay in Pietermaritzburg! The location is perfect for anyone affiliated with the university - literally across the street. You can have breakfast and supper - both excellent - and the hosts are extremely hospitable and helpful. We arrived with a flat tire, and Gys helped us get a new car the next morning. I have seldom experienced a home away from home as warm and welcoming as Ridge on 79. "

Oscar

£59

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a round glass table, a large floral centerpiece, and a seating area with chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden side table, and a large window with curtains.

A modern living room with a plush ottoman, a wooden side table with a vase of flowers, a patterned armchair, and a mirror on the wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

2. Golden Horse Hotel

Scottsville, 1.6 mi from The Old Prison

CATHRINE Terry

£96

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A two-story brick house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with an arch, and a small garden with a stone fountain.

A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are bookshelves and a clock on the wall.

A brick house with a pool, patio, and outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

3. The Sleeping Bao B&B

1.7 mi from The Old Prison

Shaun

£48

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An open doorway leading to a room with a table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A bright room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table with magazines, and a wicker chair.

A dining area with a white table and chairs, a vase of flowers, and a bookshelf with decorative plates.

4. Lexden Guesthouse

1.9 mi from The Old Prison

Alistair

£108

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by a patio area with outdoor seating and a covered section.

A building with a reception area, stone facade, and large windows.

A brick pathway leading to a house with a garden and a clear blue sky.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, a door, and a window with curtains.

5. Madlula's Guesthouse

Scottsville, 1.9 mi from The Old Prison

Alan

£57

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a window with curtains, and a ceiling fan.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a window with a geometric pattern.

A bathroom with a white sink, a faucet, and a soap dispenser.

6. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

Scottsville, 1.9 mi from The Old Prison

£17

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A covered corridor with a tiled floor, a white railing, and a brick wall on one side.

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, and a curtain.

A birdbath with a rustic design, surrounded by a grassy area and various plants.

7. Room-alexandra Bed and Breakfast Room 1

1.4 mi from The Old Prison

£23

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large wardrobe, a bed with white linens, and two paintings on the wall.

A two-story house with a tiled roof, a brick facade, and a number '3' sign above the entrance.

A house with a well-maintained garden, large windows, and a tiled roof.

8. Thembelihle Guest House

Scottsville, 1.7 mi from The Old Prison

Christie

£32

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A two-story house with a swimming pool in front.

A room with a view of a well-maintained lawn and trees, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A breakfast buffet with various food items, a fruit bowl, and a coffee station.

9. Redlands Hotel

1.5 mi from The Old Prison

Gillian

£121

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

10. Ilawu Lodge

1 mi from The Old Prison

"Check in was a problem they didn't know about my stay.... I had to email booking confirmation. Shower room is too tiny, only one bath towel. Air-conditioner not working... Breakfast setting is a joke 😭😭 juice is warm, their quality of is really disappointing.... The noise.... The pool area is too close to the room I was in and the conference room oh my word the noise from the people using these facilities, the sheets and towels are not changed. In totality I regretted ny choice of...

Anonymous traveller

£41

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A two-story house with a wooden facade, a brick entrance, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A staircase with a metal railing and a vase on the landing.

A dining area with a table set for a meal, chairs, and a person standing by the window.

11. The Musafer Travel Lodge

1.4 mi from The Old Prison

Sbu

£32

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A kitchen with white tiled walls, a microwave oven, a toaster, and a sink.

A sign for 'Alexandra Bed & Breakfast' with a contact number.

A room with a window, a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall, a chair with cushions, and a table with a stack of magazines.

12. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 4

1.4 mi from The Old Prison

£23

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with a sofa, a butterfly decoration, and a view of greenery outside.

A building with a covered porch, a well-maintained lawn, and a decorative stone fountain.

13. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 5

1.4 mi from The Old Prison

£25

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a lamp, a bust sculpture, and a window with curtains.

A dining room with a long table, chairs, a chandelier, an air conditioner, and a television.

A kitchen with a dishwasher, a coffee maker, and a toaster on the counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

14. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 3

1.4 mi from The Old Prison

£23

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with a window, a fire extinguisher, a chair, and a wall-mounted sign.

A neatly made bed with a purple throw blanket and a decorative pillow, a white wall with a framed picture, and a ceiling-mounted air conditioning unit.

A signpost in a landscaped area with a road in the background.

15. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 7

1.4 mi from The Old Prison

£24

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring leather sofas, patterned chairs, and a central coffee table.

Two people sitting on a bed with a tray of food and drinks, reading books.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a blue armchair.

16. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

6.4 mi from The Old Prison

Sanjay

£67

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A garden pathway with various plants and a clear sky.

A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and potted plants.

A two-story house with a brick exterior, a front porch, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and shrubs.

Two remote controls on a wooden surface with a potted succulent in the background.

17. Ekhaya Lodge

6.6 mi from The Old Prison

Mandisa

£32

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A conservatory with a view of a swimming pool and surrounding landscape.

A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a sofa with yellow cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A gated entrance to a building with a green roof, a sign indicating 'Knight', and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A two-story house with a front porch, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.

18. Gateside Guest House

5.5 mi from The Old Prison

Sally

£50

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with striped sofas, a potted plant, and a vase with flowers.

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "Road Lodge by City Lodge Hotels".

An outdoor pool area with a covered patio, seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern dining area with round tables, black chairs, and potted plants.

19. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

2.2 mi from The Old Prison

John

£43

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a large mirror above the counter.

A residential area with houses, a grassy lawn, and trees.

A courtyard with a rectangular pool, a large stone fountain, and outdoor seating.

A hallway leading to a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

20. ANEW Hotel Hilton

6.5 mi from The Old Prison

£70

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Old Prison

Property	Property class	Guest rating
79 On Ridge BNB	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Golden Horse Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View
The Sleeping Bao B&B	8.8 Excellent 26 reviews	View
Lexden Guesthouse	10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews	View
Madlula's Guesthouse	5.0 2 reviews	View

Top The Old Prison Hotel Reviews

ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

10/10 Excellent

"The service was excellent and the staff were very friendly and went the extra mile to make our stay and excellent experience. Thank you to All we really appreciated your hospitality and service. ❤️🙏🤗"

Madlula's Guesthouse

8/10 Good

"Clean room good bed unfortunately we were in a room opposite reception and loud noises from other guests kept us awake"

Golden Horse Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Greta place to stay staff are so helfule"

The Sleeping Bao B&B

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and good breakfast."

Redlands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I didn't have brea"

Wensleydale Guest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely amazing stay here with friendly and helpful staff throughout my stay👌"

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Pietermaritzburg Oval

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7.2/10 (7 reviews)

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6.0/10 (1 review)

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National Botanical Gardens

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Old Prison?

The Old Prison is located in Pietermaritzburg. You'll find 57 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near The Old Prison?

Ilawu Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.5 km) from The Old Prison. Another good choice is Ilawu Inn, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near The Old Prison?

Expedia has 57 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from The Old Prison.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Old Prison, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near The Old Prison.

What can I see and do near The Old Prison?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Msunduzi Museum and Macrorie House Museum. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at National Botanical Gardens and Queen Elizabeth Park. Stopping by Pietermaritzburg Oval, Scottsville Racecourse or Epic Karting is a fun way to see all the area has to offer.

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Our top choices for The Old Prison hotels

1. 79 On Ridge BNB

2. Golden Horse Hotel

3. The Sleeping Bao B&B

4. Lexden Guesthouse

5. Madlula's Guesthouse

6. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

7. Room-alexandra Bed and Breakfast Room 1

8. Thembelihle Guest House

9. Redlands Hotel

10. Ilawu Lodge

11. The Musafer Travel Lodge

12. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 4

13. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 5

14. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 3

15. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 7

16. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

17. Ekhaya Lodge

18. Gateside Guest House

19. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

20. ANEW Hotel Hilton

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Top The Old Prison Hotel Reviews

ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

Madlula's Guesthouse

Golden Horse Hotel

The Sleeping Bao B&B

Redlands Hotel

Wensleydale Guest Lodge

Other attractions near The Old Prison

Macrorie House Museum

Pietermaritzburg Oval

KwaZuluNatal Museum

Tatham Art Gallery

Pietermaritzburg City Hall

Msunduzi Museum

Comrades Marathon House

National Botanical Gardens

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