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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.

S
Silja
From
Norway
The perfect place if you are traveling alone and want to have the opportunity to meet people, but still want to have a bit of a guest-house feel and some privacy. The BIG made me feel comfortable traveling alone as a woman, always had good advice and made me feel cared for. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 992 reviews
Price from
US$52.50
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

J
Jose M
From
Spain
The staff is simply amazing, approachable and incredibly nice. They are helpful, caring and giving the best service for clients. They will help you with recommendations, directions and they are happy to make your stay the best possible. Laundry service is cheap and quick. Nice breakfast. Lovely house, facilities, kitchen, garden and common areas. Incredible location at Greenpoint, close to Waterfront; Best place to stay at Cape Town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Price from
US$59.71
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

R
Ronja
From
Germany
The hostel is amazing! The people who working there are super sweet. You feel immediately welcome. You meet great people from different countries. The hostel has a great entertainment program, every day you can experience something new from eating together to karaoke or ping pong tournaments and many more! we loved it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,121 reviews
Price from
US$53.70
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

N
Ngcengeni
From
Abkhazia
It was beautiful experience,very clean and welcoming from the workers .food is just amazing I enjoyed my stay . Definitely coming back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,719 reviews
Price from
US$40.52
1 night, 2 adults
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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...

A
Adi Qisa
From
Fiji
Very clean near to all locations
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,153 reviews
Price from
US$82.26
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

D
Daphna
From
Israel
Beautiful and comfortable private rooms, friendly and generous staff, good bar and breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,442 reviews
Price from
US$42.96
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

T
T
From
Botswana
Exceptional customer service from Chris and Richard. They go out of their way to make your stay comfortable. The cleaning staff are also very nice and respectful. The place is always being cleaned so it's never dirty. Everything is in good condition. The balcony view is wonderful, you can just stand there and soak the city in loved it. It's very safe too, you are not constantly worried about someone stealing from you and ohh its just in the city centre.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
US$70.40
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

L
Lynda
From
Canada
I like the ambience - that is - Zebra Crossing is the kind of place that guests feel like hanging out - chatting and sharing tips about travel. I can't recommend it highly enough. If it is your first time in Cape Town you will soon be right at home. Friendly friendly friendly place - without being "in your face" all the time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews
Price from
US$67.49
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

G
Gurpreet
From
India
Excellent Location, awesome people overall enjoyable stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 722 reviews
Price from
US$64.84
1 night, 2 adults
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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....

L
Lisanne
From
Netherlands
All over just best hostel ever.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews
Price from
US$60.85
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Save money on hostels in Cape Town and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.8
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located in Cape Town, 2.1 km from Robben Island Ferry, M and B MotherCity Backpackers features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

From US$26.85 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$71.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews

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.

From US$60.85 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$92.14 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$82.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 364 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$83.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 627 reviews

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

From US$74.58 per night

MoTown by Mojo

Sea Point, Cape Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 630 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$81.89 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 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$32.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 15 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.

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, 954 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$44.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 359 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$98.44 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$46.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

Located in Cape Town and with Blouberg Beach reachable within 500 metres, Serenity Shores Backpackers provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

From US$47.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Situated in Cape Town, 400 metres from Blouberg Beach, Surfhostel Cape Town features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. 17 km from CTICC...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Ben Your Friend Youth Foundation has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and water sports facilities in Cape Town.

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Villa Viva Cape Town

Hostel in Gardens, Cape Town
Avg. price/night: US$61.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,442 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

Zebra Crossing Backpacker

Hostel in Gardens, Cape Town
Avg. price/night: US$71.04
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 440 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

THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers

Hostel in Green Point, Cape Town
Avg. price/night: US$104.41
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 991 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

Zebra Crossing Backpacker

Hostel in Gardens, Cape Town
Avg. price/night: US$71.04
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 440 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

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