Hostels in Cape Town
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- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Superb - What previous guests thought, 989 reviewsFromUS$531 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,125 reviewsFromUS$541 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,443 reviewsFromUS$431 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,154 reviewsFromUS$831 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,722 reviewsFromUS$401 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 710 reviewsFromUS$651 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 435 reviewsFromUS$681 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 625 reviewsFromUS$491 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 344 reviewsFromUS$611 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 952 reviewsFromUS$441 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviewsFromUS$681 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 625 reviewsFromUS$511 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 364 reviewsFromUS$921 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0Good - What previous guests thought, 710 reviewsFromUS$691 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 358 reviewsFromUS$841 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviewsFromUS$711 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Superb - What previous guests thought, 78 reviewsFromUS$601 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5Passable - What previous guests thought, 180 reviewsFromUS$361 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 505 reviewsFromUS$481 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviewsFromUS$371 night, 2 adults
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THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
THE BIG is a newly renovated Luxury Hostel in Green Point, Cape Town and is the first of its kind.
Soul Fam Hostel - LGBTQ Inclusive
Soul Fam Hostel - LGBTQ Inclusive features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cape Town.
Long Street Backpackers
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.
91 Loop Boutique Hostel
Located in the city centre of Cape Town, 91 Loop is just a stroll away from Long Street and Green Market Square.
Never at Home Green Point
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...
Villa Viva 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.
SweetStay - Kloof Street
Located in Cape Town, 3.6 km from Robben Island Ferry, SweetStay - Kloof Street provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Zebra Crossing Backpacker
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.
Never at Home Kloof Street
Welcome to never@home, where accommodation meets adventure! Our Kloof Street hostel is perfectly positioned, with restaurants, bars, parks, and shops within walking distance.
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers
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....
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THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
THE BIG is a newly renovated Luxury Hostel in Green Point, Cape Town and is the first of its kind.
Soul Fam Hostel - LGBTQ Inclusive
Soul Fam Hostel - LGBTQ Inclusive features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cape Town.
Long Street Backpackers
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.
91 Loop Boutique Hostel
Located in the city centre of Cape Town, 91 Loop is just a stroll away from Long Street and Green Market Square.
Never at Home Green Point
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...
Villa Viva 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.
SweetStay - Kloof Street
Located in Cape Town, 3.6 km from Robben Island Ferry, SweetStay - Kloof Street provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Zebra Crossing Backpacker
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.
Never at Home Kloof Street
Welcome to never@home, where accommodation meets adventure! Our Kloof Street hostel is perfectly positioned, with restaurants, bars, parks, and shops within walking distance.
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers
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....
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M and B MotherCity Backpackers
Located in Cape Town, 2.1 km from Robben Island Ferry, M and B MotherCity Backpackers features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.
61 on Wale Backpackers
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.
Big Blue Backpackers
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.
A Sunflower Stop Backpackers
Nestled between Table Mountain and Three Anchor Bay, A Sunflower Stop is next to Cape Town’s Green Point Common.
MoTown by Mojo
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.
Foools Inn - Trendy Rooms available in the Heart of Sea Point!
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.
Green Elephant Backpackers
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.
City view lodge
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.
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City view BackPakers Capetown
Set in Cape Town, 3.4 km from V&A Waterfront, City view BackPakers Capetown features views of the mountain.
M&B Backpackers
Conveniently located in Cape Town, M&B Backpackers offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge.
Table Mountain Inn
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.
336 Victoria street Woodstock Capetown
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...
336 victoria street saltriver
Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Salt River district of Cape Town, 336 victoria street saltriver is 4 km from CTICC.
Forest Hill Backpackers
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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Urban Hive Backpackers
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.
CURIOCITY Kloof Street
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.
Serenity Shores Backpackers
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.
Ben Your Friend Youth Foundation
Ben Your Friend Youth Foundation has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and water sports facilities in Cape Town.
Surfhostel Cape Town
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...
