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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
Selin
From
Spain
I loved everything about the place! First, the staff at the reception, super friendly willing to help as much as possible. Breakfast very very good evertyhing is fresh and tasty. The hôtel is super clean and beaaaautiful!! There is also a lot of info on how to enjoy Cape Town and the surroundings. The neighborhood is one the best and very safe , not to mention super central. Again, a special thanks to the membres of the staff who have been really great :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 994 reviews
Price from
US$53.63
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, 85 reviews
Price from
US$60.99
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.

M
Margaréta
From
Slovakia
Great attitude from the staff, helpfull and very friendly. Rooms and shared areas are clean and comfortable. Great location if you want to visit different areas of CPT.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,133 reviews
Price from
US$65.82
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.

J
Jila
From
Germany
Its better if you make different breakfasts during week
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,707 reviews
Price from
US$49.23
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...

J
Jairo Lins
From
Brazil
Everything, the place is really cool
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,151 reviews
Price from
US$84.03
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.

N
Niels
From
Netherlands
Location was great and so was the staff! Nice big room and good breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,450 reviews
Price from
US$43.88
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.

S
Sicilia
From
Namibia
Great value for money within walking distances to a mall and Nandos which was my favorite. And the offer affordable breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 436 reviews
Price from
US$54.70
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
Sabrina
From
Switzerland
I loved my stay there! As a solo traveller it is really easy to meet people, just book a tour with the Hostel. Phil and the volunteers are doing a great job. My room was big, with an extremely comfortable bed and a beautiful view on the table mountain. Staff is nice and helpful and the location ideal for whatever you may plan on doing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 714 reviews
Price from
US$66.23
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, 345 reviews
Price from
US$62.16
1 night, 2 adults

House on the Hill

Green Point, Cape Town

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.

J
Jerome
From
Netherlands
Lovely place to say have been there several times over the years, great staff who are super helpfull.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews
Price from
US$85.32
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 6.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,133 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,152 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,450 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,707 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 952 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$45.16 per night
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 4.8
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$29.25 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$73.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 157 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$78.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 710 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$91.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 617 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$60.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 374 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$79.23 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews

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

From US$35.35 per night

Table Mountain Inn

Cape Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 139 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$48.45 per night
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 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 501 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 12 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$68.56
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,450 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$70.59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 436 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$106.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 994 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$70.59
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 436 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