Port Elizabeth Central Travel Guide

Gqeberha

A cityscape with a prominent building, a road, and a grassy area with rocks.
A historic building with a statue in front, labeled "Public Library."
A glass-domed conservatory with wooden flooring, blue and white columns, and a central fountain.
A lighthouse with a white tower and a red top, a small attached building with a dark door, and a brick-paved area in front.
A flagpole with the South African flag, surrounded by a plaza with a mosaic, buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular Port Elizabeth Central attractions

A clock tower with a weather vane on top, set against a clear blue sky.

Market Square

8.0/10 (30 reviews)
Take a walk around this lively city center square to discover the fascinating architectural heritage and historical monuments of Port Elizabeth.
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Things to do

Guided drive with White Rhino

2hr Guided Game Drive at 10h00; Kragga Kamma Game Park Ticket

฿1,969
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2hr Guided Game Drive at 10h00; Kragga Kamma Game Park Ticket
Port Elizabeth City Tour

Port Elizabeth City Tour

฿1,989
per adult
Port Elizabeth City Tour
Kragga Kamma Game Park

Kragga Kamma Game Drive and Scenic Coastal Tour in Port Elizabeth

฿3,976
per adult
Kragga Kamma Game Drive and Scenic Coastal Tour in Port Elizabeth
3-Hour Private Beachfront Tuk-Tuk Tour in Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth Adventure: Tuk-Tuk, Penguins, & Cape Recife

฿4,336
per adult
Port Elizabeth Adventure: Tuk-Tuk, Penguins, & Cape Recife
Kragga Kamma Game Park

Kragga Kamma Game Park

฿3,978
per adult
Kragga Kamma Game Park
Guided Marine Walk: - Sardinia Bay

Guided Marine Walk: - Sardinia Bay (Marine Protected Area) - 2 hours

฿1,194
per adult
Guided Marine Walk: - Sardinia Bay (Marine Protected Area) - 2 hours
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Top hotels in Port Elizabeth Central

Steps Guest House

Steps Guest House

3 out of 5
22 Mackay St Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape
The price is ฿735 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿735
฿735 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Gqeberha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions No 7 Castle Hill Museum and Horse Memorial ...
5.4/10 (6 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Steps Guest House
Freedom Media Guest House

Freedom Media Guest House

2.5 out of 5
5 SOMERSET STREET Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿958 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿958
฿1,102 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Gqeberha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Horse Memorial and No 7 Castle Hill Museum are located nearby.
Freedom Media Guest House
The Monument Guesthouse

The Monument Guesthouse

3 out of 5
2 Roseberry Avenue Gqeberha Eastern Cape
Stay at this guesthouse in Gqeberha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial and St George's ...
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The Monument Guesthouse
18 on sherlock

18 on sherlock

3 out of 5
18 Sherlock St Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape
The price is ฿958 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿958
฿1,102 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Gqeberha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and slippers. Popular attractions Horse Memorial and No 7 Castle Hill Museum are located ...
2/10 (1 review)
Suspect unathorised third party dealings
"The hotel itself is good however we couldn't stay as the booking was done fraudulently by a third party. The contact given on the booking is unknown to the hotel."

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2023

18 on sherlock
Monument Park Lane

Monument Park Lane

3 out of 5
22 Park Lane, St Georges Gqeberha Eastern Cape
The price is ฿790 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿790
฿909 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Gqeberha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial and St George's ...
7.4/10 Good! (28 reviews)
"I totally enjoyed my stay there, beautiful clean place with friendly people, by april i wl be ther again, tjs time i wl book a room with bathroom inside no shering bathroom, i like the place also is next to kfc, and spar"

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Monument Park Lane
4 Callington guest house

4 Callington guest house

3.5 out of 5
4 Callington St Gqeberha Eastern Cape
The price is ฿1,118 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿1,118
฿1,285 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Gqeberha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Horse Memorial and No 7 Castle Hill Museum ...
4 Callington guest house
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Where to stay in Port Elizabeth Central

Find the best Port Elizabeth Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it.

Summerstrand

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Summerstrand. A stop by The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World or Hobie Beach might round out your trip.

Zebras grazing on a grassy hillside with sparse vegetation and a few small bushes.

Walmer

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Walmer and surrounding area, you can visit Port Elizabeth Golf Club and Walmer Park Shopping Centre.

A coastal town with a prominent hotel, a pier, and a beach.

Humewood

Waterfront views and beaches are notable features of Humewood. You might consider stopping by South End Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

New Brighton

New Brighton might not have many top sights, but Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and St. George's Cricket Ground are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Newton Park

While visiting Newton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Newton Park Swimming Pool and Main Public Library.

Port Elizabeth Central Travel Guide