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

A house with a central entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden.

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

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

1. 79 On Ridge BNB

Scottsville, 2.6 km 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

S$102

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

A modern lobby with a round wooden table, a sofa, and a patterned armchair.

2. Golden Horse Hotel

Scottsville, 2.6 km from The Old Prison

CATHRINE Terry

S$175

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

A wooden archway leading into a room with a bench, a table with a plant, and a staircase in the background.

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

3. The Sleeping Bao B&B

2.8 km from The Old Prison

Shaun

S$83

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a view of greenery outside.

4. Lexden Guesthouse

3.1 km from The Old Prison

Alistair

S$275

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 covered outdoor seating area with a planter of blue flowers, a brick pathway, and a yellow building with large windows.

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

5. Madlula's Guesthouse

Scottsville, 3.1 km from The Old Prison

S$98

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 bed with a dark headboard, white bedding, and decorative pillows. There is a folded towel on the bed, a remote control on a side table, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

6. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

Scottsville, 3 km from The Old Prison

S$31

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hallway with a wooden floor, a chandelier, a dining table with chairs, and a painting on the wall.

An office with a desk, computer, and a chandelier.

A neatly made bed with a white and blue bedspread, a patterned pillow, and a rolled white towel on the bed.

7. Room-alexandra Bed and Breakfast Room 1

2.2 km from The Old Prison

S$41

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A backyard with a swimming pool, a wooden pergola, and outdoor seating.

8. Thembelihle Guest House

Scottsville, 2.7 km from The Old Prison

Christie

S$55

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A large, multi-story brick building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with steps leading up to it.

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

9. Redlands Hotel

2.4 km from The Old Prison

Gillian

S$202

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

10. Ilawu Lodge

1.5 km 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

S$72

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A two-story house with a balcony, a paved driveway, and a fenced backyard.

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

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

11. The Musafer Travel Lodge

2.3 km from The Old Prison

Sbu

S$55

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A wooden dresser with a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator in a hotel room.

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

A building with a white exterior, a glass door, and a small garden area with various plants.

12. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 7

2.2 km from The Old Prison

S$44

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with a white armchair, a wooden door, and a white wall.

13. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 5

2.2 km from The Old Prison

S$42

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

14. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 4

2.2 km from The Old Prison

S$40

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

A traditional Tudor-style building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

15. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

10.3 km from The Old Prison

Paula

S$124

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A sunlit patio with wooden flooring, a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a grill.

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

16. Gateside Guest House

8.8 km from The Old Prison

Sally

S$88

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A garden pathway with various plants and a clear sky.

A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and potted plants.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark-colored headboard.

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

17. Ekhaya Lodge

10.6 km from The Old Prison

Mandisa

S$60

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A living room with striped sofas, a wooden coffee table, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

18. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

3.6 km from The Old Prison

John

S$71

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 hallway leading to a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

A large bed with white linens, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

19. ANEW Hotel Hilton

10.5 km from The Old Prison

S$123

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a plant, and a view of a pool and greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with a plant, a microwave, and a view of a swimming pool.

A building entrance with a sign reading 'Hampton,' a sliding glass door, a small step leading to the door, and a potted plant.

A room with two blue chairs, a small round table, and a window with curtains.

20. King's Hill Guest House

10.4 km from The Old Prison

S$92

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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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	2.0 1 review	View

Top The Old Prison Hotel Reviews

Golden Horse Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Greta place to stay staff are so helfule"

Lexden Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Great bed and breakfast. Loved the room, decor, helpful staff and the overall estate itself."

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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KwaZuluNatal Museum

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Pietermaritzburg City Hall

7.2/10 (7 reviews)

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Msunduzi Museum

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Comrades Marathon House

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National Botanical Gardens

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

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

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

Expedia has 58 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 7

13. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 5

14. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 4

15. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

16. Gateside Guest House

17. Ekhaya Lodge

18. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

19. ANEW Hotel Hilton

20. King's Hill Guest House

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Top The Old Prison Hotel Reviews

Golden Horse Hotel

Lexden Guesthouse

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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