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Cape Town Hostels

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1. Never At Home Green Point

2. Long Street Backpackers (Adults Only)

3. Villa Viva Cape Town

4. Zebra Crossing Backpacker

5. A Sunflower Stop Backpackers

6. Ashanti Lodge Backpackers

7. The Big - Luxury Backpackers

8. Green Elephant Backpackers

9. 91 Loop Boutique Hostel

10. Urban Hive Backpackers

Nice hostels in Cape Town

Never At Home Green Point Never At Home Green Point

Never At Home Green Point

107 Main Road
2.1 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 3.72 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Shift is 350 metres from the hostel, while V&A Waterfront Shopping Mall is a mere 1.6 km away. This Cape Town hostel is ideally situated within 25 minutes' walk of Chavonnes Battery Museum.

Also, visiting The Blue Train Park, which is a short way from Never At Home Green Point hostel, can be great fun for the whole family.

8.8
1125 reviews
~ US$13 / night

Never At Home Green Point

2.1 km (1.3 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    US$ 3.72 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Never At Home Green Point

Shift is 350 metres from the hostel, while V&A Waterfront Shopping Mall is a mere 1.6 km away. This Cape Town hostel is ideally situated within 25 minutes' walk of Chavonnes Battery Museum.

Also, visiting The Blue Train Park, which is a short way from Never At Home Green Point hostel, can be great fun for the whole family.

8.8
1125 reviews
From US$ 13 / night
  • Beach access
Long Street Backpackers (Adults Only) Long Street Backpackers (Adults Only)

Long Street Backpackers (Adults Only)

209 Long Street
0.3 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace

Located in Cape Town CBD, which is a port city on South Africa's southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain, the hostel is merely 1.6 km from De Waal Park and merely 1.5 km from various shopping venues such as Cape Town International Convention Centre. The historical Greenmarket Square can be reached within reach of the Cape Town accommodation.

Long Street Backpackers hostel boasts location only 450 metres from St George's Anglican Cathedral.

The hostel also offers shared bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.

8.2
1135 reviews
~ US$10 / night

Long Street Backpackers (Adults Only)

0.3 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace

Long Street Backpackers (Adults Only)

Located in Cape Town CBD, which is a port city on South Africa's southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain, the hostel is merely 1.6 km from De Waal Park and merely 1.5 km from various shopping venues such as Cape Town International Convention Centre. The historical Greenmarket Square can be reached within reach of the Cape Town accommodation.

Long Street Backpackers hostel boasts location only 450 metres from St George's Anglican Cathedral.

The hostel also offers shared bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.

8.2
1135 reviews
From US$ 10 / night
  • Guest favorite
Villa Viva Cape Town Villa Viva Cape Town

Villa Viva Cape Town

74 New Church Street
0.9 km (0.5 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shuttle service
  • 24-hour security
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Live entertainment
  • Pool with view

Offering a lush location only 1.3 km from Bree Street, the Cape Town hostel is nestled in City Bowl, defined by the mountains of Signal Hill, Lion's Head, Table Mountain and Devil's Peak. Notable historical sites in the region also include the stone-walled pentagonal Castle of Good Hope, located nearly a 10-minute drive away.

Families can have quality time by visiting Two Oceans Aquarium, which is 2.2 km away.

8.5
1563 reviews
~ US$18 / night

Villa Viva Cape Town

0.9 km (0.5 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shuttle service
  • 24-hour security
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Live entertainment
  • Pool with view

Villa Viva Cape Town

Offering a lush location only 1.3 km from Bree Street, the Cape Town hostel is nestled in City Bowl, defined by the mountains of Signal Hill, Lion's Head, Table Mountain and Devil's Peak. Notable historical sites in the region also include the stone-walled pentagonal Castle of Good Hope, located nearly a 10-minute drive away.

Families can have quality time by visiting Two Oceans Aquarium, which is 2.2 km away.

8.5
1563 reviews
From US$ 18 / night
Zebra Crossing Backpacker Zebra Crossing Backpacker

Zebra Crossing Backpacker

82 New Church Street
0.9 km (0.6 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Car park
    US$ 3.10 per day
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Garden area

The comfortable hostel is a 16-minute stroll from Lower Molteno Reservoir and within a few blocks of the cobbled Greenmarket Square. There is Cape Town Holocaust Centre 950 metres from the property.

Zebra Crossing Backpacker hostel offers proximity to the four-screen Labia Theatre, located a 6-minute walk away.

8.3
417 reviews
~ US$12 / night

Zebra Crossing Backpacker

0.9 km (0.6 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Car park
    US$ 3.10 per day
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Garden area

Zebra Crossing Backpacker

The comfortable hostel is a 16-minute stroll from Lower Molteno Reservoir and within a few blocks of the cobbled Greenmarket Square. There is Cape Town Holocaust Centre 950 metres from the property.

Zebra Crossing Backpacker hostel offers proximity to the four-screen Labia Theatre, located a 6-minute walk away.

8.3
417 reviews
From US$ 12 / night
A Sunflower Stop Backpackers A Sunflower Stop Backpackers

A Sunflower Stop Backpackers

179 Main Road, Green Point
2.3 km (1.5 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Entertainment
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Nestled in Green Point with so much energy and vibrancy, which is driven by its young audience, the Cape Town hostel is 2.1 km from Sea Point Pavillion & Swimming Pools for those seeking a revitalizing escape. V&A Waterfront Shopping Mall can be reached about a 25-minute walk from the Cape Town property.

Also, A Sunflower Stop Backpackers hostel is 2.3 km from Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village Neighbourhood.

8.6
597 reviews
~ US$20 / night

A Sunflower Stop Backpackers

2.3 km (1.5 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Entertainment
  • Outdoor swimming pool

A Sunflower Stop Backpackers

Nestled in Green Point with so much energy and vibrancy, which is driven by its young audience, the Cape Town hostel is 2.1 km from Sea Point Pavillion & Swimming Pools for those seeking a revitalizing escape. V&A Waterfront Shopping Mall can be reached about a 25-minute walk from the Cape Town property.

Also, A Sunflower Stop Backpackers hostel is 2.3 km from Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village Neighbourhood.

8.6
597 reviews
From US$ 20 / night
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Ashanti Lodge Backpackers

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers

11 Hof Street
1.2 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Shuttle service
  • 24-hour security
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Entertainment
  • Outdoor swimming pool

The inventively designed retail Watershed Market welcomes shopping lovers 3 km away, while Checkers Kloof Street is fairly close to this Cape Town hostel. Ashanti Lodge Backpackers hostel is within 20 minutes' walk of Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village Neighbourhood and a mere 650 metres from Cape Town Holocaust Centre.

The Cape Town accommodation is also situated a few moments from the four-screen Labia Theatre.

8.1
391 reviews
~ US$12 / night

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers

1.2 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Shuttle service
  • 24-hour security
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Entertainment
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers

The inventively designed retail Watershed Market welcomes shopping lovers 3 km away, while Checkers Kloof Street is fairly close to this Cape Town hostel. Ashanti Lodge Backpackers hostel is within 20 minutes' walk of Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village Neighbourhood and a mere 650 metres from Cape Town Holocaust Centre.

The Cape Town accommodation is also situated a few moments from the four-screen Labia Theatre.

8.1
391 reviews
From US$ 12 / night
  • Best-rated
The Big - Luxury Backpackers The Big - Luxury Backpackers

The Big - Luxury Backpackers

18 Thornhill Road, Green Point
1.9 km (1.2 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Entertainment
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Located 1.5 km from the R4.5 - billion Cape Town Stadium, the Cape Town hostel is 1.9 km from V&A Waterfront Shopping Mall. In addition, The Springbok Experience Rugby Museum can be found 5 minutes by car from the Cape Town property.

Popular wellness places in Green Point with an array of restaurants boasting a variety of cuisine include Sea Point Pavillion & Swimming Pools, which is 2.4 km away.

9.2
935 reviews
~ US$33 / night

The Big - Luxury Backpackers

1.9 km (1.2 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Entertainment
  • Outdoor swimming pool

The Big - Luxury Backpackers

Located 1.5 km from the R4.5 - billion Cape Town Stadium, the Cape Town hostel is 1.9 km from V&A Waterfront Shopping Mall. In addition, The Springbok Experience Rugby Museum can be found 5 minutes by car from the Cape Town property.

Popular wellness places in Green Point with an array of restaurants boasting a variety of cuisine include Sea Point Pavillion & Swimming Pools, which is 2.4 km away.

9.2
935 reviews
From US$ 33 / night
  • Great deal
Green Elephant Backpackers Green Elephant Backpackers

Green Elephant Backpackers

57 Milton Road
4.5 km (2.8 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Live entertainment
  • Plunge pool

This Cape Town hostel is situated 2.6 km from Rondebosch Common and 2.2 km from such educational sites as the public research University of Cape Town. Magnet Theatre can be reached not far from the Cape Town accommodation.

To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the bastion fort "Castle of Good Hope", which stands within a 10-minute drive of the 15-room property.

7.7
453 reviews
~ US$10 / night

Green Elephant Backpackers

4.5 km (2.8 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Live entertainment
  • Plunge pool

Green Elephant Backpackers

This Cape Town hostel is situated 2.6 km from Rondebosch Common and 2.2 km from such educational sites as the public research University of Cape Town. Magnet Theatre can be reached not far from the Cape Town accommodation.

To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the bastion fort "Castle of Good Hope", which stands within a 10-minute drive of the 15-room property.

7.7
453 reviews
From US$ 10 / night
  • Popular choice
91 Loop Boutique Hostel 91 Loop Boutique Hostel

91 Loop Boutique Hostel

91 Loop Street
0.3 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Welcome drink
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Terrace

The modern hostel is located about a 25-minute walk from the provincial Cape Medical Museum, while the nearby cultural attractions include Chavonnes Battery Museum, which is 2 km from. This hostel is situated a few moments from The African Portrait Art Gallery.

91 Loop Boutique hostel is situated 2.4 km from Two Oceans Aquarium and a mere 550 metres from Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village Neighbourhood.

8.2
2925 reviews
~ US$15 / night

91 Loop Boutique Hostel

0.3 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Welcome drink
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Terrace

91 Loop Boutique Hostel

The modern hostel is located about a 25-minute walk from the provincial Cape Medical Museum, while the nearby cultural attractions include Chavonnes Battery Museum, which is 2 km from. This hostel is situated a few moments from The African Portrait Art Gallery.

91 Loop Boutique hostel is situated 2.4 km from Two Oceans Aquarium and a mere 550 metres from Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village Neighbourhood.

8.2
2925 reviews
From US$ 15 / night
Urban Hive Backpackers Urban Hive Backpackers

Urban Hive Backpackers

208 Long Street
0.4 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace

This Cape Town hostel is a mere 450 metres from Company Gardens Pond and 4.2 km from the flat-topped Table Mountain. Nearby shopping destinations comprise Clock Tower Retail Centre (2.2 km) and Gardens Shopping Centre (0.9 km) for visitors to explore.

Families can have quality time by visiting Two Oceans Aquarium, which is nearly 10 minutes away by car.

The rooms at the hostel come with a kitchenette and offer views of the city. Also, these rooms include soundproof windows, as well as comforts like an iron and ironing board.

7.2
863 reviews
~ US$14 / night

Urban Hive Backpackers

0.4 km (0.2 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace

Urban Hive Backpackers

This Cape Town hostel is a mere 450 metres from Company Gardens Pond and 4.2 km from the flat-topped Table Mountain. Nearby shopping destinations comprise Clock Tower Retail Centre (2.2 km) and Gardens Shopping Centre (0.9 km) for visitors to explore.

Families can have quality time by visiting Two Oceans Aquarium, which is nearly 10 minutes away by car.

The rooms at the hostel come with a kitchenette and offer views of the city. Also, these rooms include soundproof windows, as well as comforts like an iron and ironing board.

7.2
863 reviews
From US$ 14 / night
Big Blue Backpackers Big Blue Backpackers

Big Blue Backpackers

7 Vesperdene Road, Green Point
1.7 km (1.1 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Golf centre
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Cape Town Tandem Paragliding is 1.7 km from this hostel, while District Six Memorial Museum is 2.2 km away. Also, Big Blue Backpackers hostel is within reach of such natural sights as Green Point Common.

The Cape Town hostel offers close proximity to Spa - The One&Only Cape Town, which is located an 8-minute walk away.

6.9
662 reviews
~ US$11 / night

Big Blue Backpackers

1.7 km (1.1 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Golf centre
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Big Blue Backpackers

Cape Town Tandem Paragliding is 1.7 km from this hostel, while District Six Memorial Museum is 2.2 km away. Also, Big Blue Backpackers hostel is within reach of such natural sights as Green Point Common.

The Cape Town hostel offers close proximity to Spa - The One&Only Cape Town, which is located an 8-minute walk away.

6.9
662 reviews
From US$ 11 / night
  • Beach access
Sweetstay - Kloof Street Sweetstay - Kloof Street

Sweetstay - Kloof Street

115 Kloof Street
1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace

The hostel boasts a central location about 10 minutes by car from the R4.5-billion Cape Town Stadium, around 3 km from shopping opportunities such as the inventively designed retail Watershed Market. The 29-room Sweetstay - Kloof Street hostel is in the vicinity of Bree Street.

The Cape Town accommodation is just 6 minutes on foot from the four-screen Labia Theatre and approximately 500 metres from Peppertree Cafe.

The rooms at Sweetstay - Kloof Street hostel have extra long beds in the bedrooms plus a walk-in shower and a separate toilet in the bathrooms.

8.7
185 reviews
~ US$35 / night

Sweetstay - Kloof Street

1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • 24-hour reception
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace

Sweetstay - Kloof Street

The hostel boasts a central location about 10 minutes by car from the R4.5-billion Cape Town Stadium, around 3 km from shopping opportunities such as the inventively designed retail Watershed Market. The 29-room Sweetstay - Kloof Street hostel is in the vicinity of Bree Street.

The Cape Town accommodation is just 6 minutes on foot from the four-screen Labia Theatre and approximately 500 metres from Peppertree Cafe.

The rooms at Sweetstay - Kloof Street hostel have extra long beds in the bedrooms plus a walk-in shower and a separate toilet in the bathrooms.

8.7
185 reviews
From US$ 35 / night
Foools Inn - Trendy Rooms Available In The Heart Of Sea Point! Foools Inn - Trendy Rooms Available In The Heart Of Sea Point!

Foools Inn - Trendy Rooms Available In The Heart Of Sea Point!

82 Regent Road
3.5 km (2.1 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Luggage storage
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace

The comfortable hostel is 10 minutes' drive from Cape Town Tandem Paragliding and a 15-minute ride from such cultural venues as the provincial Cape Medical Museum. There is Queens Beach in close proximity to this Cape Town property.

To reduce stress and unwind, guests can visit Sea Point Pavillion & Swimming Pools located 650 metres from the Cape Town hostel.

7.7
612 reviews
~ US$40 / night

Foools Inn - Trendy Rooms Available In The Heart Of Sea Point!

3.5 km (2.1 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Luggage storage
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace

Foools Inn - Trendy Rooms Available In The Heart Of Sea Point!

The comfortable hostel is 10 minutes' drive from Cape Town Tandem Paragliding and a 15-minute ride from such cultural venues as the provincial Cape Medical Museum. There is Queens Beach in close proximity to this Cape Town property.

To reduce stress and unwind, guests can visit Sea Point Pavillion & Swimming Pools located 650 metres from the Cape Town hostel.

7.7
612 reviews
From US$ 40 / night
Soul Fam Hostel - Lgbtq Inclusive Soul Fam Hostel - Lgbtq Inclusive

Soul Fam Hostel - Lgbtq Inclusive

12 Braemar Rd
1.7 km (1.1 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Entertainment
  • Outdoor swimming pool

This Cape Town hostel boasts a convenient location 2.1 km from Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium, 2.7 km from shopping opportunities such as Clock Tower Retail Centre. The 10-room Soul Fam Hostel - Lgbtq Inclusive is also within 30 minutes' walk of the imaginatively designed South African Jewish Museum.

The Cape Town accommodation is around 500 metres from Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village Neighbourhood and fairly close to Woolworths Green Point.

8.7
139 reviews
~ US$31 / night

Soul Fam Hostel - Lgbtq Inclusive

1.7 km (1.1 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Entertainment
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Soul Fam Hostel - Lgbtq Inclusive

This Cape Town hostel boasts a convenient location 2.1 km from Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium, 2.7 km from shopping opportunities such as Clock Tower Retail Centre. The 10-room Soul Fam Hostel - Lgbtq Inclusive is also within 30 minutes' walk of the imaginatively designed South African Jewish Museum.

The Cape Town accommodation is around 500 metres from Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village Neighbourhood and fairly close to Woolworths Green Point.

8.7
139 reviews
From US$ 31 / night
Kimberley Backpackers Kimberley Backpackers

Kimberley Backpackers

46 Roeland Street
0.5 km (0.3 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laundry
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Found merely 1.8 km from Oranjezicht City Farm, the hotel is within reach of worship locations like the metropolitical church "St George's Cathedral". Two Oceans Aquarium can be reached within 25 minutes' walk of this Cape Town hostel.

Kimberley Backpackers hostel is 350 metres from Parliament of the Republic of South Africa and fairly close to District Six Memorial Museum.

7.5
141 reviews
~ US$14 / night

Kimberley Backpackers

0.5 km (0.3 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laundry
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Kimberley Backpackers

Found merely 1.8 km from Oranjezicht City Farm, the hotel is within reach of worship locations like the metropolitical church "St George's Cathedral". Two Oceans Aquarium can be reached within 25 minutes' walk of this Cape Town hostel.

Kimberley Backpackers hostel is 350 metres from Parliament of the Republic of South Africa and fairly close to District Six Memorial Museum.

7.5
141 reviews
From US$ 14 / night
Serenity Shores Backpackers Serenity Shores Backpackers

Serenity Shores Backpackers

28A Blaauwberg Road
12.6 km (7.9 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Garden area

This Cape Town hostel boasts a convenient location an 18-minute stroll from Milnerton Waterpark, approximately 20 minutes' walk from shopping opportunities such as the indoor Bayside Mall. Also, the hostel is 2.4 km from such natural sights as the 663-hectare Rietvlei Nature Reserve.

The 20-room Serenity Shores Backpackers hostel offers access to Beach, which is merely a 9-minute walk away.

7.8
100 reviews
~ US$23 / night

Serenity Shores Backpackers

12.6 km (7.9 mi) from city center
  • Shared kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Garden area

Serenity Shores Backpackers

This Cape Town hostel boasts a convenient location an 18-minute stroll from Milnerton Waterpark, approximately 20 minutes' walk from shopping opportunities such as the indoor Bayside Mall. Also, the hostel is 2.4 km from such natural sights as the 663-hectare Rietvlei Nature Reserve.

The 20-room Serenity Shores Backpackers hostel offers access to Beach, which is merely a 9-minute walk away.

7.8
100 reviews
From US$ 23 / night

Are you in a hurry?

Here is a quick list of Hostels in Cape Town, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Never At Home Green Point

8.8 / 10

(1125 Reviews)

From 13$
Long Street Backpackers (Adults Only)

8.2 / 10

(1135 Reviews)

From 10$
Villa Viva Cape Town

8.5 / 10

(1563 Reviews)

From 18$
Zebra Crossing Backpacker

8.3 / 10

(417 Reviews)

From 12$
A Sunflower Stop Backpackers

8.6 / 10

(597 Reviews)

From 20$

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91 Loop Boutique Hostel 91 Loop Boutique Hostel 91 Loop Boutique Hostel
8.3
2921 reviews
~ US$ 15 / night
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0.3 km (0.2 mi) from city center
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Compass House Boutique Hotel - Adults Only Compass House Boutique Hotel - Adults Only Compass House Boutique Hotel - Adults Only
9.5
221 reviews
~ US$ 381 / night
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3.7 km (2.3 mi) from city center
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Atlantique Villa Camps Bay Atlantique Villa Camps Bay Atlantique Villa Camps Bay
9.6
8 reviews
~ US$ 1867 / night
Atlantique Villa Camps Bay
4.4 km (2.7 mi) from city center
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Alta Bay Alta Bay Alta Bay
9.8
8 reviews
~ US$ 133 / night
Alta Bay
2.4 km (1.5 mi) from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions

What budget hostels are located in Cape Town city center?

You can find budget hostels like The Big - Luxury Backpackers and Ashanti Lodge Backpackers right in the city center. They offer easy walking access to attractions like Greenmarket Square and the Company's Garden.

Tip:

Book your stay during the middle of the week for the best rates.

Which hostels in Cape Town are near the beach?

Hostels like Big Blue Backpackers and Serenity Shores are close to popular beaches like Camps Bay and Clifton. This makes it easy to enjoy sunbathing and beach activities.

Tip:

Visit Clifton Beach during the early morning for quieter, less crowded spots.

What are good budget hostels to stay in with friends in Cape Town?

Hostels like Never At Home Green Point and Urban Hive Backpackers can accommodate groups and offer fun social atmospheres. They often have common areas for relaxing and making new friends.

Tip:

Choose hostels with on-site bars or game rooms for more social engagement.

What are some budget-friendly hostels in Cape Town for solo travelers?

Long Street Backpackers (Adults Only) and Green Elephant Backpackers are great options for solo visitors. They provide shared rooms and activities that foster connections among travelers.

Tip:

Join the hostel's organized tours to meet fellow solo travelers and explore the city together.

Which hostels in Cape Town have a pool?

Places like A Sunflower Stop Backpackers offer pools for guests to enjoy relaxing and cooling off. This is particularly refreshing on warm summer days.

Tip:

Check pool hours and attend pool parties for a fun social atmosphere.

What budget hostels in Cape Town are LGBTQ-inclusive?

Soul Fam Hostel is an LGBTQ-inclusive option that welcomes all travelers. It promotes a friendly environment for everyone visiting Cape Town.

Tip:

Participate in local LGBTQ events like the Cape Town Pride for an engaging experience.

Which hostels near train stations are best for budget travelers?

Kimberley Backpackers and Villa Viva Cape Town are located near the Cape Town Train Station. This makes rail travel to nearby attractions easy and economical.

Tip:

Book early to secure the best deals if traveling during peak times.

What unique events can I attend in Cape Town?

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival in March features top local and international musicians. It's a great way to experience the city's music scene.

Tip:

Purchase tickets in advance to avoid sell-outs and to secure early bird pricing.

How can I efficiently travel around Cape Town?

Utilize the MyCiTi bus system, which connects key areas, including V&A Waterfront and the airport. It's affordable and easy to use for getting around.

Tip:

Get a MyCiTi card at the airport upon arrival to save on fares and travel time.

What are the best places to eat while staying in budget hostels in Cape Town?

Café Oranjerie and The Kitchen are popular spots for affordable yet delicious meals. They offer local dishes and a relaxing atmosphere close to various hostels.

Tip:

Try going during lunch hours for discounted meal specials.

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