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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.

M
Melanie
From
Australia
Feels like staying with friends in a nice home. I arrived late evening as a solo traveller. I felt welcomed and totally safe here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 989 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.

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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 78 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.

D
Darren
From
Namibia
From the moment you step through the door, you'll be swept up in the electric atmosphere of this hostel. The vibes here are infectious, and the energy is palpable. It's like a never-ending party where fellow travelers become instant friends. Whether you're an extrovert or an introvert, you'll find your place in this vibrant community.
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.

E
Emmanuel Kweku
From
Qatar
Breakfast was good and tasty, and the location was perfect, walking distance from the hostel to most of the tourist attractions centers and the African art shops
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,720 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...

I
Ida
From
Norway
Had the best time here, always something going on at the local pub, housekeeping cleans and makes the bed everyday. Cleanest hostel. AC is good. Big common area and well equipped kitchen!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,158 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.

N
Nageen
From
Pakistan
Location, staff, community kitchen, communal spaces, spacious rooms, pool and breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,440 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.

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, 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.

G
Gouaied
From
Tunisia
Nice staff, great location, warm atmosphere, i felt very comfortable staying there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 435 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.

F
Florent
From
France
Totally recommend this place. I ended up extending my stay twice. The WiFi is okay, not the best. The staff is nice and helpful. The location is very good, right next to everything that you need. Lots of restaurants nearby. Great restaurant/bar at the ground floor.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 713 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....

D
Dlamini
From
Eswatini
The bar accommodate all nations
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.

M
Melanie
From
Australia
Feels like staying with friends in a nice home. I arrived late evening as a solo traveller. I felt welcomed and totally safe here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 989 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.

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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 78 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.

D
Darren
From
Namibia
From the moment you step through the door, you'll be swept up in the electric atmosphere of this hostel. The vibes here are infectious, and the energy is palpable. It's like a never-ending party where fellow travelers become instant friends. Whether you're an extrovert or an introvert, you'll find your place in this vibrant community.
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.

E
Emmanuel Kweku
From
Qatar
Breakfast was good and tasty, and the location was perfect, walking distance from the hostel to most of the tourist attractions centers and the African art shops
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,720 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...

I
Ida
From
Norway
Had the best time here, always something going on at the local pub, housekeeping cleans and makes the bed everyday. Cleanest hostel. AC is good. Big common area and well equipped kitchen!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,158 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.

N
Nageen
From
Pakistan
Location, staff, community kitchen, communal spaces, spacious rooms, pool and breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,440 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.

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, 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.

G
Gouaied
From
Tunisia
Nice staff, great location, warm atmosphere, i felt very comfortable staying there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 435 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.

F
Florent
From
France
Totally recommend this place. I ended up extending my stay twice. The WiFi is okay, not the best. The staff is nice and helpful. The location is very good, right next to everything that you need. Lots of restaurants nearby. Great restaurant/bar at the ground floor.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 713 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....

D
Dlamini
From
Eswatini
The bar accommodate all nations
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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 713 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 626 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 989 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 950 reviews

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

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cape Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,158 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Cape Town

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,440 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,720 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, 950 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, 155 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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 626 reviews

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

From US$75.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 627 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, 364 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

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 505 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
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, 180 reviews

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

From US$42.01 per night

Table Mountain Inn

Cape Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 136 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 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 6.3
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.

Forest Hill Backpackers

Cape Town
Budget options available
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, 1,440 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, 435 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, 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$80.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 435 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