Where is the best place to stay in Free State?

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

What are the best hotels in Free State?

Upper House Guesthouse is a very popular hotel in Free State, with a score of 9.4 from 734 reviews. Villa Bali Luxury Guesthouse (8.9 from 1,508 reviews) and Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Willow Lake (8.0 from 788 reviews) are also highly rated Free State hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

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 8.9 over 1,508 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

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

For a good hotel near to Bloemfontein City Hall, consider Villa Bali Luxury Guesthouse - it is rated 8.9/10 from 1,508 HotelsCombined reviews.

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

If you’re planning to stay near University of the Free State, you should consider Villa Bali Luxury Guesthouse, which has a score of 8.9 from 1,508 reviews.

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

Bloemfontein is the most popular city to stay in Free State based on user search data. Other popular places include Clarens and Parys if you’re looking for other options.

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

There’s so much to see and do in Free State, but we’ve found that the most popular landmarks are Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein City Hall, and University of the Free State. You’ll want to stay in Bloemfontein to visit Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein to visit Bloemfontein City Hall, and Bloemfontein to visit University of the 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 August (€42). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Free State is December (€60).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Free State is Sunday (€40). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is €80.

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

Save money by booking a hotel at least 59 days before your trip to Free State. The lowest price found when booking 59 days ahead was €28 per night.

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Discover well-known properties in Free State that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 1,601 hotels in Free State and price data was last updated on 14 December 2025. The average price for a hotel in Free State is €49/night.

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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 August (€42). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Free State is December (€60).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Free State is Sunday (€40). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is €80.

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

Save money by booking a hotel at least 59 days before your trip to Free State. The lowest price found when booking 59 days ahead was €28 per night.

Cheapest hotels in Free State, South Africa

At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Free State. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.

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Where to stay in Free State

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