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THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers, hotel in Cape Town

THE BIG is a newly renovated Luxury Hostel in Green Point, Cape Town and is the first of its kind.

Absolutely everything! Staff we fabulous, location was perfect, room was amazing, breakfast was epic....just can't fault this place....10 stars...literally!!!
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
753 reviews
Price from
£61.87
1 night, 2 adults
Never at Home Green Point, hotel in Cape Town

Located in the trendy suburb of Green Point, never@home is a 5-star hostel situated within 800 metres of the Cape Town Stadium and 1 km from the V&A Waterfront.

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 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,140 reviews
Price from
£58.36
1 night, 2 adults
91 Loop Boutique Hostel, hotel in Cape Town

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

The place was clean
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
2,456 reviews
Price from
£27
1 night, 2 adults
Zebra Crossing Backpacker, hotel in 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.

Hospitality was great and welcoming.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
424 reviews
Price from
£46.08
1 night, 2 adults
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers, hotel in 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....

Bad
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
278 reviews
Price from
£38.04
1 night, 2 adults
A Sunflower Stop Backpackers, hotel in Cape Town

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

Such a nice and friendly place!
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
694 reviews
Price from
£33.22
1 night, 2 adults
Long Street Backpackers, hotel in Cape Town

Located on bustling Long Street in the Cape Town City Centre, Longstreet Backpackers features BBQ facilities and sun terrace. Free WiFi is available.

There is a warmth and a vibe that is a conscious effort at Long Street Backpackers. Love them!
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
996 reviews
Price from
£33.43
1 night, 2 adults
Never at Home Kloof Street, hotel in Cape Town

Located on Kloof Street, we are within walking distance of a variety of parks, restaurants, bars, fashion boutiques, grocery stores, and of course, the famous Long Street!

The place was good, clean and location is central.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
781 reviews
Price from
£43.85
1 night, 2 adults
House on the Hill, hotel in Cape Town

House on the Hill is an eco-conscious, owner managed guest house located in Green Point, Cape Town, just 1 km from the V&A Waterfront. Tours including skydiving and shark cage diving can be arranged.

Perfect location quiet area and so calm . lovely kitchen for us to cook , rooms quite spacious and were so comfortable as a huge family. Quite clean rooms
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
334 reviews
Price from
£49.50
1 night, 2 adults
CURIOCITY Kloof Street, hotel in Cape Town

Located in Cape Town and within 4.7 km of Table Mountain, CURIOCITY Kloof Street features barbecue facilities, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Carol!🤙He is an amazing host, definition of "you don't have to work a day in your life if you do what you love" He really goes above and beyond for his guests. Best service you will get in Cape Town for sure 👌The views and the amenities of the place are just a bonus. Great values for money and honestly it feels like home, He is open to ideas and suggestions as my friend and I had 1 or 2...Great place !! He literally is there to SERVE WITH A SMILE and I appreciate that, will be back for sure👍🤙
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
34 reviews
Price from
£46.89
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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  • 91 Loop Boutique Hostel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,456 reviews

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

    Breakfast was marvelous and location is outstanding

  • Never at Home Green Point
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,140 reviews

    Located in the trendy suburb of Green Point, never@home is a 5-star hostel situated within 800 metres of the Cape Town Stadium and 1 km from the V&A Waterfront.

    The place is so clean and the staff was very friendly

  • Zebra Crossing Backpacker
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 424 reviews

    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.

    So relaxed and peaceful. Always a good atmosphere.

  • Long Street Backpackers
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 996 reviews

    Located on bustling Long Street in the Cape Town City Centre, Longstreet Backpackers features BBQ facilities and sun terrace. Free WiFi is available.

    Amazing atmosphere, cool people and comfy clean rooms:)

  • Never at Home Kloof Street
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 781 reviews

    Located on Kloof Street, we are within walking distance of a variety of parks, restaurants, bars, fashion boutiques, grocery stores, and of course, the famous Long Street!

    Lovely stay and Peter at reception was so helpful.

  • Ashanti Lodge Backpackers
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 278 reviews

    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.

    It’s in a safe area and the property is very clean

  • A Sunflower Stop Backpackers
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 694 reviews

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

    Beautiful property, great people, clean and secure.

  • CURIOCITY Kloof Street
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 34 reviews

    Located in Cape Town and within 4.7 km of Table Mountain, CURIOCITY Kloof Street features barbecue facilities, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    The property was very clean and in a good location.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Cape Town

  • House on the Hill
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 334 reviews

    House on the Hill is an eco-conscious, owner managed guest house located in Green Point, Cape Town, just 1 km from the V&A Waterfront. Tours including skydiving and shark cage diving can be arranged.

    freedom felt in the House. allowance of home feeling.

  • SweetStay - Kloof Street
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 22 reviews

    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...

    Great location, you can walk to bars and such. Staff was extremely nice and helpful.

  • Serenity Shores Backpackers
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 40 reviews

    Located in Cape Town and with Blouberg Beach reachable within 600 metres, Serenity Shores Backpackers provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Great location. Very clean. Everyone very friendly and helpful.

  • Table Mountain Inn
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 116 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Table Mountain Inn is located in the centre of Cape Town, 2.6 km from Robben Island Ferry.

    Great location, friendly staff and great facilities

  • CURIOCITY Green Point
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 483 reviews

    Located in Cape Town, 1 km from Three Anchor Bay Beach, CURIOCITY Green Point provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a bar.

    Beautiful, clean and the staff 10/10 for service.

  • Ben Your Friend Youth Foundation
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 42 reviews

    Ben Your Friend Youth Foundation has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and water sports facilities in Cape Town.

    Great hostel vibe that made me feel at home instantly.

  • WunderLux
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 549 reviews

    Providing free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, garden and shared lounge, WunderLux is located in Cape Town.

    Thank you very very much for yall's hospitality

  • Urban Hive Backpackers
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,025 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.

    No breakfast it's a self catering backpackers

  • Big Blue Backpackers
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 740 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.

    Good location, nice people and good value for money

  • M&B Backpackers
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 52 reviews

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

    The paint and the color scheem..the owners are very welcoming

  • MoTown by Mojo
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 773 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.

    The location was perfect for me, next to the beach.

  • Green Elephant Backpackers
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 556 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.

    All the Facilities iro The Kitchen. All Utensils Available

  • Kimberly Backpacker Hotel
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 73 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.

    Ottima posizione e Personale gentile. Consigliato al 100%

  • 1st Goodwood Backpackers

    1st Goodwood Backpackers is set in Cape Town, within 16 km of CTICC and 17 km of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

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  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 389 reviews
    Great location a couple of minutes' walk from the beach Comfortable, clean, corner room with private balcony and fantastic views of beach and mountains Private secure parking Huge comfortable bed Safe area Easy cheap Uber ride to Cape Town
    Kevin
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,360 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.
    Emily
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £53.13
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 424 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.
    Margherita
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £75.99
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 753 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! :)
    Manuela
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £53.13
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 424 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.
    Janusz
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,913 reviews
    Great location, walking distance from a small mall with shops like dischem, clicks and Woolworths which are great for essentials. Heated pool and Spa are divine. Both restaurants serve really lovely food. rooms are spacious and clean, staff are very helpful. And the overall area is very safe, perfect place for tourist looking to visit capetown as everything is a cheap, Uber away.
    Deloris
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £47.76
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 996 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.
    Joaquin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £53.13
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 424 reviews
    Nice staff. Central and safe locations with lots of restaurants and bars in walking distance. Clean rooms, decent breakfast for a backpackers hostel.
    Tim
    Young couple
  • Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 230 reviews
    We had the garden studio room. Technically everything we used "worked" and was functional. Good location. Also priced cheaply. So if you are traveling on a budget and need somewhere to crash for a night or two (similar to a hostel) then this is fine.
    D
    Daniel
    Young couple

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