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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.

A
Amersky
From
Palestinian Territory
The best experience stay for my small family. Best place. Best peaple. Will definitely come again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 988 reviews
Price from
US$52.81
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.

B
BruxElleSproutz
From
Belgium
The atmosphere and the energy of the people really made this place a welcome home during my Stay in Cape Town. After having spent 16 hours in the Intercape bus, it was very nice to have a very warm place and group of people to hang out with. There are activities planned every day and I had the privilege of being able to attend a Yoga session at a very fancy place, thanks to a collaboration with the hostel. Furthermore, the location of this hostel is just fantastic, as it's a 25 min. walk to the CBD & Central Station, as well as closely connected to the Boulevard stretching from Green Point to Sea Point. There's also a possibility to have your laundry done, and the crew really did an amazing job & delevired a perfect wash. Also, if you're as a Queer or Femme Solotraveller looking for a place to low-key Connect with some kind minds & have some SA experiences, this place has a lot to offer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Price from
US$60.06
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.

J
Jan
From
Sweden
The community and common areas
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,123 reviews
Price from
US$54.01
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.

S
Samysai
From
Zimbabwe
The staff are very friendly and helpful
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

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...

M
Mustafa
From
Turkey
Really clean hostel with good commodities. Private and shared room options. Really friendly and kind staff. Great tours available with an amazing guide called Phil. Lots of opportunities to meet other nice travelers. I definetly recommend a stay here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,159 reviews
Price from
US$82.75
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.

J
Jessica
From
New Zealand
Amazing location, really cool old building renevated into an amazing hostel space with art work everywhere. Large communal spaces and really good included breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,441 reviews
Price from
US$43.21
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.

R
Richard
From
United Kingdom
Clean, central and quiet. Bathrooms were spotless and the showers decent. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$70.81
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.

T
Townsend
From
Germany
Location is king! Really great base to explore Cape Towns many treasures!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews
Price from
US$67.88
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.

M
MerGav
From
Ireland
Great location, lots of nice cafes and bars nearby. Amazing staff, so friendly!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 715 reviews
Price from
US$65.22
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....

A
Aleksi
From
Finland
Great kitchen, pool, good location, friendly staff and vibe. Ended up extending my stay 3 times
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 344 reviews
Price from
US$61.21
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

A
Amersky
From
Palestinian Territory
The best experience stay for my small family. Best place. Best peaple. Will definitely come again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 988 reviews
Price from
US$52.81
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.

B
BruxElleSproutz
From
Belgium
The atmosphere and the energy of the people really made this place a welcome home during my Stay in Cape Town. After having spent 16 hours in the Intercape bus, it was very nice to have a very warm place and group of people to hang out with. There are activities planned every day and I had the privilege of being able to attend a Yoga session at a very fancy place, thanks to a collaboration with the hostel. Furthermore, the location of this hostel is just fantastic, as it's a 25 min. walk to the CBD & Central Station, as well as closely connected to the Boulevard stretching from Green Point to Sea Point. There's also a possibility to have your laundry done, and the crew really did an amazing job & delevired a perfect wash. Also, if you're as a Queer or Femme Solotraveller looking for a place to low-key Connect with some kind minds & have some SA experiences, this place has a lot to offer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Price from
US$60.06
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.

J
Jan
From
Sweden
The community and common areas
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,123 reviews
Price from
US$54.01
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.

S
Samysai
From
Zimbabwe
The staff are very friendly and helpful
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

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...

M
Mustafa
From
Turkey
Really clean hostel with good commodities. Private and shared room options. Really friendly and kind staff. Great tours available with an amazing guide called Phil. Lots of opportunities to meet other nice travelers. I definetly recommend a stay here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,159 reviews
Price from
US$82.75
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.

J
Jessica
From
New Zealand
Amazing location, really cool old building renevated into an amazing hostel space with art work everywhere. Large communal spaces and really good included breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,441 reviews
Price from
US$43.21
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.

R
Richard
From
United Kingdom
Clean, central and quiet. Bathrooms were spotless and the showers decent. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$70.81
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.

T
Townsend
From
Germany
Location is king! Really great base to explore Cape Towns many treasures!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews
Price from
US$67.88
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.

M
MerGav
From
Ireland
Great location, lots of nice cafes and bars nearby. Amazing staff, so friendly!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 715 reviews
Price from
US$65.22
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....

A
Aleksi
From
Finland
Great kitchen, pool, good location, friendly staff and vibe. Ended up extending my stay 3 times
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 344 reviews
Price from
US$61.21
1 night, 2 adults
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Looking for a hostel?

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 9.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,123 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,159 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,441 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,719 reviews

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, 951 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$44.47 per night
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$28.81 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$72.01 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$77.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 713 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$69.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 626 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$82.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 363 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$99.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 504 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$51.67 per night

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Cape Town and nearby

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 5.5
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$33.01 per night

Table Mountain Inn

Cape Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Table Mountain Inn is located in the centre of Cape Town, 2.7 km from Robben Island Ferry.

From US$47.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 360 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$84.01 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 6.3
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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 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.

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Avg. price/night: US$67.51
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,441 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$80.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 438 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$105.02
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 988 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$80.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 438 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