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Never at Home Green Point, hotel in Cape Town

Located in the trendy suburb of Green Point, never@home is a 5-star hostel located within 2625 feet of the Cape Town Stadium and 0.6 mi from the V&A Waterfront.

Location was good, room also, everything we needed except for a fridge. Everything was neat and clean.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,149 reviews
Price from
$72.49
1 night, 2 adults
91 Loop Boutique Hostel, hotel in Cape Town

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

The breakfast is awesome and value for money. This accommodation is a short walking distance away from a lot of restaurants, clubs and the city site seeing bus station, so it's an ideal place.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
2,463 reviews
Price from
$36.31
1 night, 2 adults
Zebra Crossing Backpacker, hotel in Cape Town

Located in Cape Town, 2 miles from Robben Island Ferry, Zebra Crossing Backpacker has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

Chill hostel, a quiet place to escape the craziness of Capetown! Couple nice communal rooms and outer patio to chill, lots of showers and toilets, and a communal kitchen
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
437 reviews
Price from
$57.24
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....

Upgraded our room for free, thank you so much!!! Really appreciated! :) very nice staff and place to stay at, very affordable.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
286 reviews
Price from
$47.25
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.

Perfect
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
694 reviews
Price from
$41.26
1 night, 2 adults
Long Street Backpackers, hotel in Cape Town

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

Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
992 reviews
Price from
$26.43
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!

Clean, safe and helpful staff members
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
791 reviews
Price from
$60.51
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Private room, very quiet and very clean. Amazing shower and a good breakfast. Free parking and Cape Town accessible. The host were so friendly and full of good tips.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
786 reviews
Price from
$75.24
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 0.6 mi from the V&A Waterfront. Tours including skydiving and shark cage diving can be...

All was good! Nice and clean! No problems
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
335 reviews
Price from
$64.72
1 night, 2 adults
CURIOCITY Kloof Street, hotel in Cape Town

Located in Cape Town and within 2.9 miles of Table Mountain, CURIOCITY Kloof Street features barbecue facilities, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

The location is great, lots of restaurants,supermarkets and beauty salons and even though you park the car on the street it is safe.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
40 reviews
Price from
$58.25
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • 91 Loop Boutique Hostel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,463 reviews

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

    Breakfast was marvelous and location is outstanding

  • Zebra Crossing Backpacker
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 437 reviews

    Located in Cape Town, 2 miles from Robben Island Ferry, Zebra Crossing Backpacker has accommodations 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
     · 992 reviews

    Located on bustling Long Street in the Cape Town City Center, 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 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 791 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.

  • A Sunflower Stop Backpackers
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    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.

  • SweetStay - Kloof Street
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 37 reviews

    Located in Cape Town and with Robben Island Ferry reachable within 2.2 miles, SweetStay - Kloof Street provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

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

  • CURIOCITY Kloof Street
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 40 reviews

    Located in Cape Town and within 2.9 miles 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.

  • Urban Hive Backpackers
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,023 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

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

  • Surfhostel Cape Town
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Located in Cape Town, a 4-minute walk from Blouberg Beach, Surfhostel Cape Town has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

  • THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 786 reviews

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

    Confortable bed, good location, staff really helpfull!

  • House on the Hill
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 335 reviews

    House on the Hill is an eco-conscious, owner managed guest house located in Green Point, Cape Town, just 0.6 mi from the V&A Waterfront.

    freedom felt in the House. allowance of home feeling.

  • Never at Home Green Point
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,149 reviews

    Located in the trendy suburb of Green Point, never@home is a 5-star hostel located within 2625 feet of the Cape Town Stadium and 0.6 mi from the V&A Waterfront.

    The place is so clean and the staff was very friendly

  • Ashanti Lodge Backpackers
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 284 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

  • Serenity Shores Backpackers
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 41 reviews

    Located in Cape Town and with Blouberg Beach reachable within a 6-minute walk, Serenity Shores Backpackers provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

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

  • Big Blue Backpackers
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 729 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

  • MoTown by Mojo
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 769 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 1640 feet away.

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

  • M&B Backpackers
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 60 reviews

    Located conveniently in the center of Cape Town, M&B Backpackers has air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

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

  • Green Elephant Backpackers
    Scored 6.3
    6.3
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 560 reviews

    Located in the heart of Observatory in Cape Town, a lively student area, Green Elephant Backpackers offers budget accommodations. It features an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities.

    All the Facilities iro The Kitchen. All Utensils Available

  • Mountain view Backpackers CBD Wale street
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Fair
     · 9 reviews

    Well located in the center of Cape Town, Mountain view Backpackers CBD Wale street is within 1.3 miles of Robben Island Ferry and 2.1 miles of V&A Waterfront.

  • Kimberly Backpacker Hotel
    Scored 5.7
    5.7
    Rated okay
    Fair
     · 77 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, Kimberly Backpacker Hotel is located in the center of Cape Town, 2 miles from Robben Island Ferry.

    Ottima posizione e Personale gentile. Consigliato al 100%

  • 55 On Plein
    Scored 5.0
    5.0
    Rated okay
    Fair
     · 1 review

    Conveniently set in the Cape Town CBD district of Cape Town, 55 On Plein is located 2.4 miles from V&A Waterfront, a 19-minute walk from CTICC and 4.2 miles from Table Mountain.

  • Soul Fam Hostel
    Central location

    Soul Fam Hostel in Cape Town provides adults only accommodations with a shared lounge and a terrace.

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  • Avg. price/night: $218.43
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 393 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
  • Avg. price/night: $65.53
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,353 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $65.99
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 437 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $153.17
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 786 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $65.99
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 437 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
  • Avg. price/night: $284.77
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,892 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: $48.54
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 992 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $65.99
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 437 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 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 229 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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