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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.

M
Melanie
From
Australia
Feels like staying with friends in a nice home. I arrived late evening as a solo traveller. I felt welcomed and totally safe here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 939 reviews
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US$74.86
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

B
BruxElleSproutz
From
Belgium
The atmosphere and the energy of the people really made this place a welcome home during my Stay in Cape Town. After having spent 16 hours in the Intercape bus, it was very nice to have a very warm place and group of people to hang out with. There are activities planned every day and I had the privilege of being able to attend a Yoga session at a very fancy place, thanks to a collaboration with the hostel. Furthermore, the location of this hostel is just fantastic, as it's a 25 min. walk to the CBD & Central Station, as well as closely connected to the Boulevard stretching from Green Point to Sea Point. There's also a possibility to have your laundry done, and the crew really did an amazing job & delevired a perfect wash. Also, if you're as a Queer or Femme Solotraveller looking for a place to low-key Connect with some kind minds & have some SA experiences, this place has a lot to offer.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
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US$63.54
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.

C
Courtney
From
South Africa
The people, the vibe the staff all 10\10. A great place and I'll definitely be back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,053 reviews
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US$51.96
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.

N
Natalia
From
Spain
very central and good value for the price
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,719 reviews
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US$40.53
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...

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 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,131 reviews
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US$71.65
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.

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, 1,374 reviews
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US$41.57
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...

J
Jakub
From
Poland
I highly recommend it to everyone, especially solo travelers, I felt there really safe, really kind and helpful hostel crew, stunning location (You can see the Lions Head when from the street), pretty near from main attractions of Cape Town, such a clean toilets and rooms, a nice area to chill and talk with others, i would definetly go back next time :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
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US$68.13
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.

K
Kevin
From
United Kingdom
Facilities were great and staff were friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
Price from
US$274.25
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.

G
Gouaied
From
Tunisia
Nice staff, great location, warm atmosphere, i felt very comfortable staying there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews
Price from
US$74.04
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.

G
Gurpreet
From
India
Excellent Location, awesome people overall enjoyable stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 750 reviews
Price from
US$62.75
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 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 985 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$42.78 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.9
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 90 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$40.42 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews

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

    From US$31.76 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$46.19 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 129 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$74.31 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 745 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$49.08 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 658 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$78.57 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 518 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$67.32 per night

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  • 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.

  • Table Mountain Inn

    Cape Town
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    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 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 637 reviews

    Nestled between Table Mountain and Three Anchor Bay, A Sunflower Stop is next to Cape Town’s Green Point Common.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 11 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 7.7
    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.

    From US$25.98 per night

  • 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.

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  • Villa Viva Cape Town

    Hostel in Gardens, Cape Town
    Avg. price/night: US$67.55
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,374 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

  • Zebra Crossing Backpacker

    Hostel in Gardens, Cape Town
    Avg. price/night: US$67.60
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 446 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

  • THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers

    Hostel in Green Point, Cape Town
    Avg. price/night: US$141.45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 939 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

  • Zebra Crossing Backpacker

    Hostel in Gardens, Cape Town
    Avg. price/night: US$67.60
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 446 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

  • Long Street Backpackers

    Hostel in Cape Town CBD, Cape Town
    Avg. price/night: US$57.74
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,053 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