Every year, thousands of people flock to Grahamstown to experience one of South Africa’s most prestigious and sought-after events, which takes place in the historically rich town of Grahamstown. For the 39th year, the Grahamstown Arts Festival returns to the town featuring the best in South African Across mediums from visual to audio visual. This year’s festival features performances and art works from some of South Africa’s finest artists, including the Standard Bank Artist of the Year 2013 winners.

This year’s festival takes place from 27 June to 7 July 2013. During this period, Grahamstown comes alive with street theatre, mainstream theatre, art exhibitions showcasing emerging and renowned artists, and street markets where you can purchase a variety of art and craft. The festival also features an array of cuisine to tantalize your taste buds and warm you up during the rather bitter winter Grahamstown is known for. Be sure to make your accommodation booking in advance so that you don’t get left out in the cold, but insteadstay warm and relaxed in one of the plenty Grahamstown guest houses and Grahamstown self-catering options. Grahamstown is known as one of South Africa’s most pleasant towns and, apart from the yearly festival, there are plenty of reasons to visit the town.

Every year thousands of people look for accommodation to suit their budget, self catering options are also available to visitors who prefer to prepare their own meals. The Grahamstown guest houses feature homey stays coupled with hospitality unique to the town, where you have all the facilities you may need to complete a comfortable stay. The town’s guesthousesare often refurbished houses which maintain a rustic feel and provide modern luxury. Here are a few accommodation options available in the town:

Tipuana Bed and Breakfast
This lovely house accommodates up to 8 people. Tipuana Bed and Breakfast is located on 3 Hellier Street and is located in the heart of the town making it easy to access the festival’s activities. You can expect to pay around R250 per person per night.

Jenny's Guest House
This guest house has a lovely flat with two bedrooms, a lounge, and a full kitchen with everything you need to prepare your own meals. The flat accommodates up to fourteen people. You can expect to pay around R800 a night for the accommodation.

137 High Street
This is both a guest house and a restaurant located in the vibey High Street which offers easy access to the festival’s activities. 137 High Street accommodates up to 14 people in 7 en-suite bedrooms. You can expect to pay around R500 per person per night for a stay at this guest house.

Big Tree Grahamstown
This Big Tree Self-Catering guesthouse has four bedrooms and accommodates up to ten people. From this guesthouse, you can explore all the festivities of the festival. You can either contact the Grahamstown guest house or visit Ubuntu Stay for accommodation deals in Grahamstown during the festival.


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