The 10 best hostels in Cape Town, South Africa

The best hostels in Cape Town

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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.

Sarah

From

Switzerland

lovely as always It was quite cold for two nights outside and they installed a heated blanket! sooo nice and warm

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 959 reviews

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US$74.80

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.

Tamara

From

Brazil

EXCELLENT PLACE, GOOD LOCATION, VERY CLEAN AND DECORATED, GOOD PEOPLE THERE TOO. IT'S IN FAMOUS STREET, IN HEART OF CAPE TOWN,

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,070 reviews

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US$51.93

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.

Sarah

From

Switzerland

I stayed at one of the pods and absolutely loved it. It gives you provacy and they are very well designed with enough space inside the pod and smart lockers that can be locked with the room key. Fantastic showers, bathrooms were clean and I never had to wait. Also, friendly and helpful staff and free breakfast.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,718 reviews

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US$40.50

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...

Haiyan

From

United States

The facility is so well located within walking distance to V&A Waterfront and aslo next to a grocery store. It has a spacious kitchen and hangout area to socialize with other travelers. My room was clean, and the bed was comfy, so I had 2 nights of restful sleep there. Hard to believe the price i paid. For what I got, it was certainly hard to beat! Highly recommend it and will definitely stay there again! A special shout-out to the manager Shaan, who made sure nothing would be left unresolved. I had an issue with my transfer. Shaan made sure the issue was resolved to my satisfaction. His extra efforts certainly didn't go unnoticed. Aslo want to mention the very friendly front desk staff, especially Taona, who was always there to help with a big smile. Overall, this place made me feel so very welcome as a solo female traveler.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,147 reviews

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US$71.60

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.

Mario

From

Austria

Room was clean, the view was breathtaking (dolphins in the morning). Staff was nice and helpful. Shhared kitchen was clean and very specious.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,394 reviews

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US$41.54

1 night, 2 adults

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SweetStay - Kloof Street

Gardens, Cape Town

Located in Cape Town and with Robben Island Ferry reachable within 3.6 km, SweetStay - Kloof Street provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property...

Jack

From

Singapore

Plenty of bathrooms and they were spotless. Shared dorms had no windows but beds, towel and linen were very comfortable and clean and wifi was speedy. Robert the receptionist was very friendly and location is very central.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews

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US$68.08

1 night, 2 adults

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Foools Inn - Trendy Rooms available in the Heart of Sea Point!

Sea Point, Cape Town

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.

Fabian

From

Germany

Everything was impeccably clean, and the location in the heart of Sea Point was perfect. The cleaning staff were not only friendly but also highly trustworthy. A special mention goes to the hotel manager, Denicke, who was exceptionally professional and remarkably kind. I will come back!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews

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US$274.05

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.

Katja

From

Slovenia

Choosing to stay at this hostel was a great decision! As a solo traveler, I was happy to meet new friends—locals, returning guests who keep coming back to enjoy their holidays in Cape Town, and some young travelers. Everyone was incredibly helpful with information, but Daniele, who works in the office, is truly amazing—so kind and always ready to help. People adore her; sometimes they even line up just to have a small chat with her! It truly felt like a home away from home. Highly recommended!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews

Price from

US$71.44

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.

From

Botswana

I liked that all the staff were friendly and helpful. They were always there for me whenever I needed assistance. I loved everything from the kitchen to the library every was perfect. The location is just in the centre of the city so it's perfect. I'm definitely coming back again

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 757 reviews

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US$62.70

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....

Bernardo

From

Brazil

Bed was great, shower was fantastic!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 326 reviews

Price from

US$58.85

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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