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THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers

Green Point, Cape Town

THE BIG is a newly renovated Luxury Hostel in Green Point, Cape Town and is the first of its kind.

J
Jeanetta
From
Hong Kong
Amazing amazing stay. Stayed in the all female room. 3 beds, comfortable matras, big lockers (bring your own lock), big bathroom. The quality of the furniture is of the highest. Lots of work space. The staff is super friendly. Cannot recommend this place enough. Electric lock on all rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 989 reviews
Price from
US$52.58
1 night, 2 adults

Soul Fam Hostel - LGBTQ Inclusive

Green Point, Cape Town

Soul Fam Hostel - LGBTQ Inclusive features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cape Town.

E
Emmilona
From
Finland
Loved the stay! The location is good and the dorms are chill as there are only four beds per dorm. Very good common areas as well. Special thanks to the lovely staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
Price from
US$59.80
1 night, 2 adults

Long Street Backpackers

Cape Town CBD, Cape Town

Located on iconic Long Street in the Cape Town City Centre, Long Street Backpackers is a party hostel with convenient features such as BBQ facilities, a sun terrace, and communal social areas.

K
Kamilla
From
United Kingdom
Great location and a friendly vibe. Small, cozy dorm rooms and a nice communal courtyard with a decent kitchen and a great bar and terrace to relax on. Konrad provided excellent local knowledge and great advice on what to see and where to go. All the staff are super friendly and will do their best to accommodate any requests and provide support and suggestions on how to enjoy your stay in Cape Town to the fullest.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,120 reviews
Price from
US$53.78
1 night, 2 adults

91 Loop Boutique Hostel

Cape Town CBD, Cape Town

Located in the city centre of Cape Town, 91 Loop is just a stroll away from Long Street and Green Market Square.

H
HOONNAM
From
South Korea
Almost all it was great. Breakfast was perpact.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,724 reviews
Price from
US$40.64
1 night, 2 adults

Never at Home Green Point

Green Point, Cape Town

Welcome to never@home, where accommodation meets adventure! Our Green Point hostel is ideally located within a short walking distance from the famous V&A Waterfront which is jam packed with tourist...

D
Daniel
From
Singapore
Great hostel environment with daily organized activities. I stayed in a single room which was comfortable and even had a TV with Netflix account in room. Communal facilities like kitchen and paid parking available, with a bar and chill out areas and a supermarket right next door. Friendly staff and great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,155 reviews
Price from
US$82.39
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Viva Cape Town

Gardens, Cape Town

Villa Viva is a Guest House, a fresh, innovative social business, meeting and networking platform to share and express creative work, social projects and celebrating life.

K
KRISHNA PRASAD
From
Qatar
All good services, staff, and location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,438 reviews
Price from
US$43.02
1 night, 2 adults

SweetStay - Kloof Street

Gardens, Cape Town

Located in Cape Town, 3.6 km from Robben Island Ferry, SweetStay - Kloof Street provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

O
Olesya
From
Russia
A great place to stay even for a long time. Convenient location, near supermarket, cafes, restaurants. Despite the fact that the balcony and the common area face the street, it is quiet and peaceful inside. Perfect cleanliness in common areas and bathrooms, towel change, cleaning every day. I thought that the lack of windows would be confusing, but it didn't become a problem for me because there was air conditioning in the room. The sincere, friendly communication of the staff is beyond praise. Thank you guys so much for making my stay comfortable! I recommend this place to everyone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
US$70.51
1 night, 2 adults

Zebra Crossing Backpacker

Gardens, Cape Town

Set in Cape Town, 3.1 km from Robben Island Ferry, Zebra Crossing Backpacker offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

e
elena
From
Italy
The staff is wonderful, the house is big with a lot of bathroom and common spaces. It relay seems to Bo at home, strongly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews
Price from
US$67.59
1 night, 2 adults

Never at Home Kloof Street

Gardens, Cape Town

Welcome to never@home, where accommodation meets adventure! Our Kloof Street hostel is perfectly positioned, with restaurants, bars, parks, and shops within walking distance.

S
Sedef
From
Turkey
Super central, there is a rooftop bar and downstairs bar which surprisingly you dont hear the sounds from your room. Nique at the reception was perfect and helpful. She arranged us a tour that was perfect. Overall great location and service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 726 reviews
Price from
US$64.93
1 night, 2 adults

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers

Gardens, Cape Town

A Victorian mansion style establishment hosts the Ashanti Lodge Backpackers. Located close to the foot of Table Mountain, the wooden sun deck and the garden of the hostel offer views of the landscape....

N
Njeri
From
Kenya
This is one of the nicest hostels that I’ve stayed at in my 10yrs of backpacking The location is great, the shared toilets & bathrooms are so clean and the staff are friendly and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews
Price from
US$60.95
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Cape Town and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 958 reviews

Located within a heritage building with Victorian style architecture, Urban Hive Backpackers is set on buzzing Long Street in central Cape Town. Free WiFi is available throughout.

From US$44.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

Conveniently located in Cape Town, M&B Backpackers offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

From US$35.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Situated in Cape Town, within 3.6 km of V&A Waterfront and 1.8 km of CTICC, 61 on Wale Backpackers features accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$71.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews

Featuring barbecue facilities, CURIOCITY Kloof Street is located in Cape Town in the Western Cape region, 4.7 km from Table Mountain and 5.2 km from V&A Waterfront.

From US$92.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews

Big Blue Backpackers is located in Green Point and within 10 minutes' walk from the famous V&A Waterfront. The Victorian mansion offers free WiFi connection, and it has an outdoor swimming pool.

From US$83.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews

House on the Hill is an eco-conscious, owner managed guest house located in Green Point, Cape Town, just 1 km from the V&A Waterfront. Tours including skydiving and shark cage diving can be arranged.

From US$83.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 628 reviews

Nestled between Table Mountain and Three Anchor Bay, A Sunflower Stop is next to Cape Town’s Green Point Common.

From US$74.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 632 reviews

Centrally located in Sea Point, MoTown offers free WiFi throughout and is just a 5-minute walk from the Mojo Market. The Sea Point Promenade and beach is 500 metres away.

From US$82.01 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.1
Poor - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

Well located in the Cape Town CBD district of Cape Town, City view lodge is located 3.4 km from V&A Waterfront, 1.8 km from CTICC and 6.2 km from Table Mountain.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.6
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

Set in Cape Town, 3.4 km from V&A Waterfront, City view BackPakers Capetown features views of the mountain.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.7
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Conveniently situated in the Salt River district of Cape Town, 336 Victoria street Woodstock Capetown is situated 5.4 km from Robben Island Ferry, 7.2 km from V&A Waterfront and 8.6 km from...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Salt River district of Cape Town, 336 victoria street saltriver is 4 km from CTICC.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Situated in Cape Town, 6.1 km from CTICC, Forest Hill Backpackers features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden.

Save money on hostels in Cape Town and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews

Situated in Cape Town, 700 metres from Sunset Beach, Foools Inn - Trendy Rooms available in the Heart of Sea Point! features accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$98.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 507 reviews

Located in the heart of Observatory in Cape Town, a lively student area, Green Elephant Backpackers offers budget accommodation. It features an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities.

From US$46.13 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$61.84
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,438 reviews
Felt very safe here! There was 24/7 security guards, and they were very nice, just like all the other staff at this hostel. The staff organised a transfer from the airport to hostel for me. This is definitely one of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in! Easy to make friends; spacious dorm beds with privacy curtains; and in a good location, with a Woolworths within walking distance.
Guest review by
Emily
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$71.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews
I don't even know where to start, but this is the best hostel I have ever been to. The staff is super nice, my room was super clean, they had enough bathrooms that I felt like I had my own, and their tour office has such a nice selection of activities at a reasonable price. Being a solo traveler, I felt safe and well treated, if not protected. Thank you for making my trip unforgettable.
Guest review by
Margherita
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$104.56
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 989 reviews
Best hostel I have been at so far. Nice design that feels like home. I felt safe 24/7 in this property and neighborhood. It is great for solo traveler as you might meet other people like you. The staff is amazing - kudos to you! Thank you for making my stay incredible! :)
Guest review by
Manuela
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$71.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews
Nice general vibe, closed patio, kitchen available, hostel is rather cheap but rooms are also *very* basic in standard. Very close, may be 200 m, to main street with shops and restaurants. Nice and helpful owners. Reasonable WiFi. Good safety, everything behind double doors.
Guest review by
Janusz
Family with young children