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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.

A
Aysegul
From
Colombia
Extremely clean and comfy. Very nicely designed. Helpful staff. Convenient location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 922 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$105.88
1 night, 2 adults
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91 Loop Boutique Hostel

Cape Town CBD, Cape Town

Located in the city center of Cape Town, 91 Loop is just a stroll away from Long Street and Green Market Square.

S
Samysai
From
Zimbabwe
Welcoming staff and great customer service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,687 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
$40.18
1 night, 2 adults
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Never at Home Green Point

Green Point, Cape Town

Welcome to never@home, where accommodations 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
Julie
From
United States
Convenient location, friendly staff, safe
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,120 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$67.95
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.

E
Eden
From
Hungary
The atmosphere, the people, the staff, the volunteers, everything was perfect. feels like home away from home:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,362 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
$41.21
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 2.2 miles, SweetStay - Kloof Street provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

E
Eric
From
Ghana
I recently stayed at Sweetstay and was thoroughly impressed! The property was exceptionally clean at all times, and the service exceeded my expectations. Everything listed on their site was delivered to a high standard. Overall, a fantastic experience
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
$64.11
1 night, 2 adults
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Foools Inn - Trendy Rooms available in the Heart of Sea Point!

Sea Point, Cape Town

Located in Cape Town, a 8-minute walk from Sunset Beach, Foools Inn - Trendy Rooms available in the Heart of Sea Point! has accommodations with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

V
Vladimir
From
Russia
The location of the hotel, a small room but enough for a single occupation
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
$35.35
1 night, 2 adults
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Zebra Crossing Backpacker

Gardens, Cape Town

Located in Cape Town, 2 miles from Robben Island Ferry, Zebra Crossing Backpacker has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

H
Harris
From
South Africa
Very clean and close to attractions, very friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
$56.18
1 night, 2 adults
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Never at Home Kloof Street

Gardens, Cape Town

Welcome to never@home, where accommodations meets adventure! Our Kloof Street hostel is perfectly positioned, with restaurants, bars, parks, and shops within walking distance.

D
Danny
From
United States
The Hostel: Stayed in a private room which was spacious, welcoming, functional and clean. WiFi network, shower and water pressure all worked great. Common areas offer cozy vibes with plenty of seating. The Stay: Gardens is a very safe and secure neighborhood. The hostel is gated with entry codes provided to guests for access control. Conveniently located and a short distance to most attractions (20-minute Uber ride from CPT airport). The Service: The staff were incredibly kind and helpful. They were always available to answer questions and offer tour recommendations. Braai and other social activities held on-site regularly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 744 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
$59.50
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....

S
Sabine
From
Austria
The staff was very friendly and we liked having our room off to the side of the hostel. The internet worked well and the room was cozy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Location 9.1
Price from
$52.89
1 night, 2 adults
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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 0.6 mi from the V&A Waterfront. Tours including skydiving and shark cage diving can be...

z
zhurkina
From
South Korea
All was good! Nice and clean! No problems
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
$65.25
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,010 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, Kimberly Backpacker Hotel is located in the center of Cape Town, 2 miles from Robben Island Ferry.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews

    Located conveniently in the center of Cape Town, M&B Backpackers has air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
    Bad - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located in Cape Town, 61 on Wale Backpackers has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is around 2.2 miles from V&A Waterfront, 1.1 miles from CTICC and 3.8 miles from Table Mountain.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews

    Featuring barbecue facilities, CURIOCITY Kloof Street is located in Cape Town in the Western Cape region, 2.9 miles from Table Mountain and 3.2 miles from V&A Waterfront.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 754 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 668 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 1640 feet away.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 528 reviews

    Located in the heart of Observatory in Cape Town, a lively student area, Green Elephant Backpackers offers budget accommodations. It features an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.6
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

    Well located in the Cape Town CBD district of Cape Town, City view lodge is located 2.1 miles from V&A Waterfront, 1.1 miles from CTICC and 3.8 miles from Table Mountain.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.8
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

    Ideally located in the Cape Town CBD district of Cape Town, City view BackPakers Capetown is located 2.1 miles from V&A Waterfront, 1.1 miles from CTICC and 3.8 miles from Table Mountain.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Salt River district of Cape Town, 336 Victoria street Woodstock Capetown is located 2.5 miles from CTICC, 3.4 miles from Robben Island Ferry and 4.5 miles from V&A...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Salt River district of Cape Town, The Urban Hostel is 2.5 miles from CTICC.

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  • Villa Viva Cape Town

    Hostel in Gardens, Cape Town
    Avg. price/night: $74.70
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,364 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 traveler

  • Zebra Crossing Backpacker

    Hostel in Gardens, Cape Town
    Avg. price/night: $59.14
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 442 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 traveler

  • THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers

    Hostel in Green Point, Cape Town
    Avg. price/night: $150.69
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 922 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 traveler

  • Zebra Crossing Backpacker

    Hostel in Gardens, Cape Town
    Avg. price/night: $59.14
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 442 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

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