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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.

R
ROHAN
From
India
Every thing exceeded my expectations
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 946 reviews
Price from
US$74.93
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.

C
Chomba
From
Zambia
It was clean, secure, well maintained and located
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,058 reviews
Price from
US$52.01
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.

H
HOONNAM
From
South Korea
Almost all it was great. Breakfast was perpact.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,719 reviews
Price from
US$40.56
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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,130 reviews
Price from
US$71.72
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.

S
Shannon
From
Australia
Awesome location, friendly staff, nice, clean and secure
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,383 reviews
Price from
US$41.61
1 night, 2 adults

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...

H
Hedwik
From
Germany
Sweet Stay was lovely, such a modern hostel. Everyone is so nice as well. I stayed in the Female Dorm, beds were comfy and soft, and I could sleep nicely, no noise, nothing. The communal bathrooms are very nice too, super modern and has a basin and toilet and shower all in one, plus I got a bath robe upon arrival, which was pretty cool.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Price from
US$68.19
1 night, 2 adults

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.

F
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 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
Price from
US$274.51
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
Samora Garcia
From
Mozambique
Staff, location, the accommodation
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews
Price from
US$74.11
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
Suvra Mitra
From
Australia
The reception is extremely helpful. They have group whats app. an excellent idea. So I do not need to go to reception all the time. They arranged shuttle for me at around 4 am in the morning. reception helped me to carry my suitcase up to the the third floor and down the stairs as well. overwhelming.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 753 reviews
Price from
US$62.80
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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews
Price from
US$58.95
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 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.3
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 4.7
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews

Set in Cape Town, 3.4 km from V&A Waterfront, City view BackPakers Capetown features views of the mountain.

Located in Cape Town, 2.1 km from Robben Island Ferry, M and B MotherCity Backpackers features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

Table Mountain Inn

Cape Town
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 134 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 12 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 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Salt River district of Cape Town, The Urban Hostel is 4 km from CTICC.

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 4.8
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Boasting a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, Kimberly Backpacker Hotel is set in the centre of Cape Town, 3.2 km from Robben Island Ferry.

From US$40.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 2 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$46.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 135 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$74.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 737 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$49.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 654 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$78.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 511 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$69.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 66 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$39.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 16 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$67.62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,387 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$75.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 447 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.
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Margherita
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$152.08
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 951 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! :)
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Manuela
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$75.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 447 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
Avg. price/night: US$92.47
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,061 reviews
I just had a wonderful stay at Longstreet backpackers. If you are looking for a safe, cozy and friendly place, this hostel and its amazing staff will deliver in abundance. Special shout out to Sofia and Kaya, hurry up and you might enjoy an extra dose of fun in a karaoke night with this beautiful pair of globetrotters.
Guest review by
Joaquin
Solo traveller