Trying to plan ahead so any know if card payments are common at hostels in Lesotho or cash is king?
In Lesotho, cash rules the hostel scene. I stayed at Mokhotlong Backpackers and paid cash only. Even in Maseru, hostels expect cash, though some bigger hotels accept cards. Grab cash from Standard Lesotho Bank or Nedbank ATMs before traveling to remote areas to avoid hassle.
Most hostels in Lesotho don’t accept cards, so cash is safest. Even popular spots like the Sani Mountain Lodge ask for cash upfront. ATMs from banks like Lesotho Bank and Nedbank are your best bet to get cash with Visa or Mastercard. Carry enough cash because card connectivity is limited elsewhere.
Card payments at hostels in Lesotho aren’t widespread, especially in rural areas like the Maluti Mountains. I paid in cash at places like Hilltop Backpackers Hostel. For convenience, use ATMs in Maseru or Mafeteng to withdraw South African rand and carry cash while traveling.
In Lesotho, hostels and smaller guesthouses mostly prefer cash payments. I stayed at Malealea Lodge and had to pay in South African rand cash. Card use is more common in hotels around Maseru, but hostels generally stick to cash. ATMs are available, such as those at Standard Lesotho Bank, so grab cash before heading to hostels.