18 Thornhill Road, Green Point, Green Point, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa
#32 of 203 hotels in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 246 hostel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 26, 2024
Darren
IrelandNothing
Excellent location in a quiet area but close to the Waterfront and Downtown. Very helpful staff who assisted in booking us various high quality tours. Breakfast was really good for setting you up for the day and the room was spacious and spotless. Generally a really nice vibe about the place. Would 100% recommend
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Doann
United States of AmericaThe staff are wonderful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Marco
GermanyThe check-in procedure was quite long
The common areas and the room are quite cozy and very clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 22, 2024
Shaun
South AfricaAll great
Lovely stay on CapeTown. Ideal for start of Cape cycle tour
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Ursula
South AfricaThe parking is a disaster. Not enough parking.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 8, 2024
Margarida
PortugalNothing in special
Very practical and nice concept. Comfortable and clean hotel. Nice staff Well localized
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Levi
SeychellesClean place
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 23, 2024
Melina
CanadaEverything The Big exceeded my expectations. Breakfast was always fresh and delicious, our private room was more than adequate and the location was perfect! It was so fun the meet other travelers visiting Cape Town and being able to make connections and go visiting together!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Sijmen
NetherlandsThe whole atmosphere. Nice people, nice interactions with the visiters.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Tobias
GermanyWe very much enjoyed our stay. The staff is very kind and always helpful. There is limited parking on site but there were always spots free when we needed one. We can very much recommend staying at The BIG and will definitely come back.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 9, 2024
Lorenz
SwitzerlandThe gap in the door was rather large (light and noise from the corridor leaks into the room)
Very nice interior design
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 9, 2024
Janice
United States of AmericaMy daughter was on a walker and we hoped for no steps, but we had some to negotiate. We didn't question the assigned room as it was comfortable with the private bath.
A healthy breakfast was provided. As a late sleeper, I wish breakfast hours could be extended to 11 AM. They held different events on different days and evenings. Could consider staying longer for those perks. Our room was big with a private bath. Although we didn't use the pool, it was an added feature and provided an outdoor area for reading or whatever. Very quiet location. Fenced parking. Felt safe.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Lucy
United KingdomThe only downer was having to take the room key with you to lock the bathroom door
It was absolutely lovely. Beautiful place with a nice relaxed atmosphere
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 26, 2024
Naomi
United KingdomGreat location and breakfast!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 24, 2024
Giulia
ItalyEverything was perfect!
The Big is a beautiful hostel located in a quite and residential area of cape town, 5 minutes away from the center of the city. The room I was assigned was super clean, big enough and quiet. The personnel is amazingly friendly, in particular I loved Joceline's kind support and assistance provided throughout my stay! Would definitely recommend this accommodation if you are looking for a friendly and well-maintained hostel.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 23, 2024
Kieron
United KingdomThe staff are so accommodating and friendly. The place has such a relaxed vibe. Loved the meat free healthy breakfast.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 14, 2024
Andrew
United KingdomNot a big negative but the hostel could do more activities for backpackers. Feels like it’s now mainly private rooms and lacks a bit of atmosphere. It’s sold as a backpackers hostel but probably could also be described as a boutique-style hotel.
Excellent hostel. Great facilities and delicious breakfast. In a very central location and feels very safe. Friendly staff.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 10, 2024
Mariusz
PolandPerfect hostel. Absolutely helpful and friendly staff. Thanks again Yasmine and Ntombi!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 6, 2024
Marina
United KingdomCould have a water refill
Social, comfortable, great breakfast
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 1, 2024
Elena
Italybreakfast was great but with little variety, could be improved.
Spacious, modern and cozy property with a great local vibe. Quiet and comfortable, the staff is very kind. It is the perfect spot from where ti explore the city
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Swen
SwitzerlandAt The BIG you are warmly welcomed from the start and a part of the hostel community. Everyone is extremely open and kind. Also the recommended activities are wonderful and they helped me with everything even stuff to plan after my stay there.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 28, 2023
Yelitza
United KingdomI 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%,
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 22, 2023
Steffi
GermanyI think Some mattresses are a bit older than others, so depending on your luck, the bed is either perfect or just ok
The house is super comfortable and feels very homey. There’s plenty of areas where you can hang out and chill but it also never gets too crowded. The pool is absolutely perfect and the whole place is spotless cause they deepclean it everyday. On top of that, the staff is sooo lovely and literally makes you feel like you’re at home from the first second.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 15, 2023
Maria
PortugalVery friendly, nice decoration. Like family stay with people from other places, countries.
Stayed in December 2023
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