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Popular hotels in Free State

Discover well-known properties in Free State that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 1,660 hotels in Free State and price data was last updated on 9 July 2025. The average price for a hotel in Free State is £44/night.
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Golden Gate Highlands National Park R 712 (Clarens Road) Free State, Clarens, Free State, South Africa
Featuring outdoor tennis courts, Golden Gate Hotel is situated in Clarens and offers comfortable accommodation. It also provides meeting rooms, a 24-hour reception and laundry facilities.
7.9
Good
1067 reviews
Location
11.7 mi from city centre
17 Reitz Street, Fouriesburg, Free State, South Africa
Featuring free Wi-Fi, Fouriesburg Country Inn is located in Fouriesburg and provides comfortable accommodation. It also features room service, laundry facilities and meeting rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.3
Excellent
210 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
Corner Main Street & Van Der Merwe Street PO Box 220, Clarens, Free State, South Africa
Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens is situated in Clarens and features free Wi-Fi, outdoor tennis courts and a marble bathroom. It also provides babysitting/child services, an outdoor pool and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.7
Excellent
1161 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
3rd Generaal Dan Pienaar Drive, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Situated in Bloemfontein, this 4-star property is unique and sophisticated. It also provides a concierge, laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.8
Excellent
1450 reviews
Location
1.2 mi from city centre
Clarens, Free State, South Africa
Boasting free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool and outdoor tennis courts, Kiara Lodge is located in Fouriesburg and provides comfortable accommodation. Some of the popular facilities on offer at this 3-star property are a marble bathroom, water slides and miniature golf.
8.7
Excellent
2138 reviews
Location
9.4 mi from city centre
75 President Reitz Ave, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Located in Bloemfontein, Lala Dene Lodge offers 3-star accommodation, as well as free Wi-Fi. It also features a 24-hour reception, room service and a shuttle service.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.3
Excellent
610 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
19 President Steyn Avenue, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Hobbit Boutique Hotel is located in Bloemfontein and is close to the area's tourist attractions. It also features free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
356 reviews
Location
1.1 mi from city centre
61 President Steyn Avenue Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Oakwood Lodge provides 3-star accommodation in Bloemfontein. The various amenities this luxury hotel offers include laundry facilities, parking and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.4
Excellent
497 reviews
Location
1.2 mi from city centre
101 Henry Street, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
This unique 4-star hotel offers a range of accommodation options throughout the old city of Bloemfontein. It also features free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a gym.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
741 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre
N3 Hwy, Montrose Complex, Shell Garage, Harrismith, Free State, South Africa
Boasting free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool, Protea Hotel by Marriott Harrismith Montrose is situated in Maluti a Phofung and provides comfortable accommodation. It also offers laundry facilities, room service and meeting rooms.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.5
Excellent
218 reviews
Location
11.2 mi from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Free State

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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Free State?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Free State is December (£26). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Free State is August (£59).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Free State?

The cheapest day to stay in Free State is Sunday (£28). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is £47.

How much is a hotel in Free State tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Free State tonight starting as low as £27, rising to an average cost of £67, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £42 for a 4-star hotel in Free State for tonight.

How much is a Free State hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Free State this weekend for as little as £34/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £34/night. For a 4-star hotel in Free State, the cheapest rate recently found was £39/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Free State?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 63 days before your trip to Free State. The lowest price found when booking 63 days ahead was £24 per night.

Top-rated Free State hotels

Browse through properties in Free State that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 1,660 properties in Free State and data was last updated on 9 July 2025.
Some of the best Free State hotel options as decided by our users. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
6 Stapelberg Street, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£62
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Free State, South Africa

Discover affordable stays in Free State that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Free State can be found for as low as £20 per night. There is currently one property in Free State that can be booked for this price. Rusplek Guesthouse And Conference Centre is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Free State. Price data was last updated on 9 July 2025
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels in Free State we've come across for the dates selected. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
50 Scholtz Street, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£20
Avg. per night
21 Coetzee Street, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
3.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£24
Avg. per night
22 Dersley Street, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
2.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
£25
Avg. per night
124 Waverley Road, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£26
Avg. per night
Cnr Krige & Nelson Mandela Drive, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
£28
Avg. per night
Airport Road, Bloemfontein Airport, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
5.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
£29
Avg. per night
1 Kerk Street, Ladybrand, Free State, South Africa
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£29
Avg. per night
97 Castelyn Drive, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
2.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£29
Avg. per night
30 New Street, Ladybrand, Free State, South Africa
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£29
Avg. per night
6 Alwyn Malan Street Universitas, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
3.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£29
Avg. per night
6 Kroon Street, Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£29
Avg. per night
Smithfield, Free State, South Africa
15.6 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£30
Avg. per night
898 Sias Oosthuizen Street, Clarens, Free State, South Africa
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£30
Avg. per night
15 Van Blerck Avenue, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
3.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£31
Avg. per night
176 Main Street, Clarens, Free State, South Africa
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
£32
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Free State

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Free State to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Free State at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 9 July 2025.
Hotels located in the Free State area sorted by price and hotel class. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hotels within each hotel class.
4 stars +
6 Stapelberg Street, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Corner Main Street & Van Der Merwe Street PO Box 220, Clarens, Free State, South Africa
3rd Generaal Dan Pienaar Drive, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
19 President Steyn Avenue, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
3 stars
Golden Gate Highlands National Park R 712 (Clarens Road) Free State, Clarens, Free State, South Africa
75 President Reitz Ave, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
175 Main Street, Clarens, Free State, South Africa
Cnr Parfitt Ave Nelson Mandela, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
21 Coetzee Street, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
2 stars and under
Airport Road, Bloemfontein Airport, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

Where to stay in Free State

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Facts about staying in Free State

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Free State to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 9 July 2025.
  • Where is the best place to stay in Free State?

    Bloemfontein, Clarens, and Phuthaditjhaba are some of the most favoured places to stay in Free State.

  • What are the best hotels in Free State?

    African Sky Harrismith Inn (8.0/10 from 282 reviews), Golden Gate Hotel and Chalets (7.9/10 from 1,067 reviews), and Kiara Lodge (8.7/10 from 2,138 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Free State.

  • What is a good hotel near Central University of Technology?

    Villa Bali Luxury Guesthouse is a good hotel close to Central University of Technology - it has scored 8.8 over 1,450 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel in Free State near Bloemfontein City Hall?

    Villa Bali Luxury Guesthouse is the most recommended hotel near Bloemfontein City Hall on HotelsCombined (scoring 8.8 over 1,450 reviews).

  • Is there a good hotel near University of the Free State?

    Close to University of the Free State you will find Villa Bali Luxury Guesthouse, which has a rating of 8.8 over 1,450 HotelsCombined reviews.

  • What is the cheapest city to visit in Free State?

    Bloemfontein and Clarens are the top two cheapest cities to stay in Free State. It costs £51 per night on average to stay in Bloemfontein, and around £67 per night in Clarens.

  • What is the most popular city in Free State to stay in?

    The most popular city in Free State to stay in is Bloemfontein, followed by Clarens and Phuthaditjhaba. This is based on how many users searched for a place to stay in these areas.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Free State?

    The most popular landmarks in Free State are Central University of Technology (in Bloemfontein), Bloemfontein City Hall (in Bloemfontein), and University of the Free State (in Bloemfontein) according to our user data. If you plan to visit any of these, we recommend finding a hotel nearby to cut down on travel time.

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