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A cozy indoor seating area with wicker chairs, a small table, and a bench.

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

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

P3,718

P4,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

P7,239

P8,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

3. The Sleeping Bao B&B

2.8 km from The Old Prison

Shaun

P4,004

P4,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a view of greenery outside.

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

3.1 km from The Old Prison

Alistair

P7,756

P8,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A covered outdoor seating area with a planter of blue flowers, a brick pathway, and a yellow building with large windows.

5. Madlula's Guesthouse

Scottsville, 3.1 km from The Old Prison

Alan

P4,115

P4,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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

6. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

Scottsville, 3 km from The Old Prison

P1,323

P1,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with two green tables and chairs, a bench, and an American flag.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, and a small table with a cup and a bottle.

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

7. Room-alexandra Bed and Breakfast Room 1

2.2 km from The Old Prison

P1,705

P1,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

8. Thembelihle Guest House

Scottsville, 2.7 km from The Old Prison

Christie

P2,817

P2,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

P8,364

P9,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 traveler

P3,102

P3,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

11. The Musafer Travel Lodge

2.3 km from The Old Prison

Sbu

P2,449

P2,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A neatly made bed with white linens, a blue throw blanket, and a pair of rolled towels.

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

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

2.2 km from The Old Prison

P1,780

P2,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A single bed with a white mattress and pillows, a small bedside table with a white lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A well-maintained garden with a central fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of trees.

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

P1,892

P2,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a chair.

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

A dining area with a table set for four, a television above the table, and a cabinet with glassware.

14. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 3

2.2 km from The Old Prison

P1,687

P1,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A wooden desk with a mirror, a kettle, and a refrigerator in a room with a tiled floor and curtains.

A green gate with a sign for 'Alexandra Bed & Breakfast' including a phone number.

15. Room-alexandra Bed & Breakfast Room 7

2.2 km from The Old Prison

P2,003

P2,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

16. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

10.3 km from The Old Prison

Paula

P6,006

P6,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

17. Gateside Guest House

8.8 km from The Old Prison

Sally

P4,582

P4,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A garden pathway with various plants and a clear sky.

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

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

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

18. Ekhaya Lodge

10.6 km from The Old Prison

Mandisa

P3,042

P3,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 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.

19. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

3.6 km from The Old Prison

John

P3,425

P3,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

20. ANEW Hotel Hilton

10.5 km from The Old Prison

P5,729

P5,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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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

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"

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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7.2/10 (7 reviews)

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Msunduzi Museum

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Comrades Marathon House

6.0/10 (1 review)

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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 57 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near The Old Prison?

Ilawu Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 accommodations 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 room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to 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. Gateside Guest House

18. Ekhaya Lodge

19. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

20. ANEW Hotel Hilton

Compare popular hotels close to The Old Prison

Top The Old Prison Hotel Reviews

Madlula's Guesthouse

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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