Hotels in Free State, South Africa

Free State is a central South African province with a continental climate-hot summers (up to 90°F/32°C) and freezing winters (down to 25°F/-4°C). It's famous for the Vredefort Dome, a 2-billion-year-old meteorite crater, and the rolling fields of maize and sunflowers. In summer, you can hike through Golden Gate Highlands National Park's red sandstone cliffs, while winter brings clear skies perfect for stargazing near Clarens, a town packed with affordable art galleries and live blues music. The cold months also mean fewer tourists and cheaper lodges.