Hostels in Cape Town

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

Tatiana

From

Serbia

Nice people, comfortable and cosy room

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 987 reviews

Price from

US$52.66

1 night, 2 adults

Soul Fam Hostel - LGBTQ Inclusive

Soul Fam Hostel - LGBTQ Inclusive features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cape Town.

Debbie

From

South Africa

Chose Soul Fam as it was ideally situated to where I would be working. I was made to feel completely welcome - staff were all wonderful. Breakfast was simple but lovely. Perfect location - nice and central. Had such a great stay!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

Price from

US$59.89

1 night, 2 adults

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.

Martina

From

Czech Republic

As a woman traveling solo for the first time, I loved every single thing about my stay in LSB. I extended twice, so ended up staying 12 nights. The best place to stay if you want to socialize, find great people to hang out with, see places in Cape Town and have a great time. The environment, vibes and energy which is spread in the hostel make it special. Amazing, friendly staff took great care of us, always made sure we are safe and have fun. I used to leave my personal stuff randomly in the hostel and always found it exactly where I left it. Speaking about accomodation itself, you get exactly what you pay for. Ofc it's not fancy, shiny, whatever, but it's clean and comfortable. I found second home on the other side of the globe and friends for life. Lots of love, thank you, coming back!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,123 reviews

Price from

US$53.86

1 night, 2 adults

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.

Steven McIntire

From

United States

Breakfast is helpful, saves time and money.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,718 reviews

Price from

US$40.52

1 night, 2 adults

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...

Christopher

From

Germany

Super hostel, well organized, offers many tours

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,157 reviews

Price from

US$82.51

1 night, 2 adults

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.

Pedro

From

Colombia

The staff was really nice and great. Always willing to help at anytime and any request. The layout is comfortable. And very social hostel..

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,442 reviews

Price from

US$43.08

1 night, 2 adults

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.

From

Botswana

Exceptional customer service from Chris and Richard. They go out of their way to make your stay comfortable. The cleaning staff are also very nice and respectful. The place is always being cleaned so it's never dirty. Everything is in good condition. The balcony view is wonderful, you can just stand there and soak the city in loved it. It's very safe too, you are not constantly worried about someone stealing from you and ohh its just in the city centre.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

Price from

US$70.61

1 night, 2 adults

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.

Eve

From

Reunion

Ideally located, the staff IS Always happy to help you or have a chat.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 437 reviews

Price from

US$67.69

1 night, 2 adults

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.

27AB49

From

Germany

All round excellent experience, but the cherry on top is the amazing location.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 716 reviews

Price from

US$65.03

1 night, 2 adults

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....

Nicolene

From

South Africa

The atmosphere, the quiet. Nice vibes. Great showers. And it looks really amazing. Love the colonial house vibe

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews

Price from

US$61.04

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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Save money on hostels in Cape Town and nearby – budget options available

M and B MotherCity Backpackers

Cape Town

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.8

Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located in Cape Town, 2.1 km from Robben Island Ferry, M and B MotherCity Backpackers features air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

From US$28.72 per night

61 on Wale Backpackers

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0

Bad - What previous guests thought, 3 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$71.81 per night

CURIOCITY Kloof Street

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 154 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$92.42 per night

Big Blue Backpackers

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0

Good - What previous guests thought, 712 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$74.80 per night

MoTown by Mojo

Sea Point, Cape Town

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2

Good - What previous guests thought, 626 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$82.13 per night

Foools Inn - Trendy Rooms available in the Heart of Sea Point!

Sea Point, Cape Town

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews

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.

From US$98.74 per night

Green Elephant Backpackers

Observatory, Cape Town

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1

Good - What previous guests thought, 506 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$46.20 per night

City view lodge

Budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.1

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.

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City view BackPakers Capetown

No credit card needed

Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.6

Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

Set in Cape Town, 3.4 km from V&A Waterfront, City view BackPakers Capetown features views of the mountain.

M&B Backpackers

No credit card needed

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6

Passable - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

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

From US$32.91 per night

Table Mountain Inn

Cape Town

No credit card needed

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 133 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.

From US$47.57 per night

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