Skip to main content

Afriski Backpackers

2.0 star property
Mountain adventures await by day while evenings bring BBQs under star-filled skies at this high-altitude retreat in Lesotho's highlands

Choose dates to view prices

Afriski Backpackers, high in the mountains, offers a daily manager's reception and outdoor entertainment. Enjoy meals at Sky Restaurant, relax at the bar, or try downhill skiing and ziplining. Free WiFi, bike, and scooter rentals are available for exploring the surroundings.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About this property

Afriski Backpackers

  • Hostel in the mountains
  • At Afriski Backpackers, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hostel, which offers downhill skiing, ski passes and ski equipment hire. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Sky Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Enjoy on-site activities, such as ziplining, snowboarding and hiking/biking. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self-parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a water dispenser
    • Scooter hire, barbecues and a vending machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:30 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 65 to 145 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Afriski Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Afriski Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Afriski Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 6:30 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Afriski Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Afriski Backpackers located?

Situated in Letseng, this ski hostel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from AfriSki and within 32 miles (52 km) of Letseng Diamond Mine and Liphofung Caves.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Reviews

6.0

5.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Béatrice

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025