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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.

Y
Yelitza Cristina
From
United Kingdom
I liked everything, especially how friendly, polite and helpful the staff was there, Ntombi and Joceline have helped me at all times regarding the hostel, and also advising me places of interest in the city, the area around the hostel is quiet and pleasant, the hostel is about 25 minutes from the airport, 20 minutes away is a large shopping center and also very close to the hostel there are restaurants and supermarkets. The rooms are cleaned daily. I really recommend it 100%,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 991 reviews
Price from
US$53.11
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.

H
Hector
From
United Kingdom
Staying at Soul Fam Hostel was amazing, incredibly clean and tidy, the staff were so welcoming and accomodating. I really enjoyed the daily activities hosted by the team especially the Karaoke!!! I would definitely recommend to anyone considering booking!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
Price from
US$60.40
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, 1,129 reviews
Price from
US$65.18
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.

M
Minsilvio
From
Angola
They have restaurant downstairs
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,711 reviews
Price from
US$40.51
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...

V
Vinay Vaswani
From
Netherlands
Fantastic hostel - Great location, Green Point, 15mins walk to V&A - Very nice vibe, including & especially at the bar/restaurant attached Randy Warthog - Very comfortable rooms (and more spacious than i expected) - Very friendly & helpful staff - Has all the amenities you need - Hostel organises daily tours to all the key attractions
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,155 reviews
Price from
US$83.21
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.

M
Mohamed amine
From
Tunisia
Very clean staff very friendly Receptionist kitchen bar cleaners are very good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,446 reviews
Price from
US$43.45
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.

M
Mwape
From
Zambia
I have been in alot of backpackers different kind of experience, but this zebra crossing backpackers stuff will go to there extreme to make your stay comfortable ,me and my daughter felt like home with there warmth welcome very helpful stuffs nice location value of money, cozy clean kitchen 10 /10 we will definitely come back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 436 reviews
Price from
US$68.27
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.

w
wika.
From
Poland
Super friendly staff, nice common area and fully equipped kitchen, cool events / activities every day. Localization is good, a lot nice restaurants and shops are in walkable distance. Good wifi
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 715 reviews
Price from
US$65.59
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
Nicolene
From
South Africa
The atmosphere, the quiet. Nice vibes. Great showers. And it looks really amazing. Love the colonial house vibe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews
Price from
US$61.56
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.

D
David
From
Italy
The staff were very friendly and welcoming, the room was lovely and very clean, the shared kitchen was very well equipped and comfortable, and the location was absolutely perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
Price from
US$84.49
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 8.0
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Save money on hostels in Cape Town and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Passable - What previous guests thought, 182 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 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$28.97 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$72.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 709 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$69.40 per night

MoTown by Mojo

Sea Point, Cape Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
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$60.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 502 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$55.52 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.

Table Mountain Inn

Cape Town
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 138 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$47.98 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 991 reviews

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

From US$105.61 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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7 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 7.3
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$44.72 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$77.67 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$41.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

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

From US$40.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 20 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...

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Avg. price/night: US$67.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,446 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$76.99
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$105.61
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
Avg. price/night: US$76.99
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