Hostels in Cape Town, South Africa

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Long Street Backpackers
7.8 Good
209 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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2.5 km from city centre, Cape Town, South Africa 
GoodBased on 589 reviews
7.8

Centrally located, Long Street Backpackers allows for easy access to Cape Town's best sightseeing areas. It is moments from Parliament of South Africa, Company Gardens and Long Street.

91 Loop Boutique Hostel
8.5 Excellent
91 Loop Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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2.3 km from city centre, Cape Town, South Africa 
ExcellentBased on 1,052 reviews
8.5

Set in the heart of the city, 91 Loop Boutique Hostel provides easy access to Cape Town's popular retail and sightseeing areas. The various facilities this chic hostel offers include a concierge, luggage storage and a 24-hour reception.

Never at Home Green Point
8.8 Excellent
107 Main Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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3.8 km from city centre, Cape Town, South Africa 
ExcellentBased on 848 reviews
8.8

Located in Cape Town, the hostel is a short walk from Cape Town Stadium and provides a swimming pool. It is conveniently positioned for guests wishing to discover the area's attractions.

Urban Hive Backpackers
7.6 Good
208 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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2.6 km from city centre, Cape Town, South Africa 
GoodBased on 765 reviews
7.6

Featuring an on-site bar, this central Cape Town hostel is situated just a short walk from Company Gardens and South African National Gallery. Just a short stroll from Long Street, it offers comfortable rooms equipped with a private balcony, a flat-screen TV and free wireless internet access.

Big Blue Backpackers
7.4 Good
7 Vesperdene Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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3.4 km from city centre, Cape Town, South Africa 
GoodBased on 489 reviews
7.4

Big Blue Backpackers provides a comfortable setting while in Cape Town. It also offers an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception.

Kimberley Backpackers
6.8 Good
46 Roeland Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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2.0 km from city centre, Cape Town, South Africa 
GoodBased on 44 reviews
6.8

This 3-star hostel is set in the centre of Cape Town, a few minutes walk from Parliament of South Africa and the District Six Museum. It offers complimentary Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception and massage services.

Atlantic Point Backpackers
8.7 Excellent
2 Cavalcade Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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3.5 km from city centre, Cape Town, South Africa 
ExcellentBased on 4 reviews
8.7

This vibrant hostel in Cape Town offers complimentary wireless internet, as well as a kids pool and an outdoor pool. It is ideally located for those wishing to visit the area's popular attractions.

Villa Viva Hostel
8.5 Excellent
74 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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3.0 km from city centre, Cape Town, South Africa 
ExcellentBased on 572 reviews
8.5

Located in Cape Town, The Backpack is within a 25-minute drive of Cape Town International Airport and offers a swimming pool, an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi. It is conveniently positioned for guests wishing to sightsee in the area.

Moy Guesthouse & Backpackers
8.4 Excellent
61 Somerset Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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2.9 km from city centre, Cape Town, South Africa 
ExcellentBased on 275 reviews
8.4

This comfortable hostel in Cape Town offers free Wi-Fi, as well as an express check-in and check-out feature and massage services. It is ideally located for guests wanting to sightsee in the area.

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens
8.4 Excellent
11 Hof Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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2.9 km from city centre, Cape Town, South Africa 
ExcellentBased on 152 reviews
8.4

Set in a 19th-century building in Cape Town, Ashanti Lodge Backpackers combines an old-world feel with contemporary amenities, including free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. It is ideally located for those wishing to discover the area's attractions.

Tips for booking hostels in Cape Town

Cheapest month:September
Most expensive month:December
Average price in Cape Town:C$ 45/night
Cheapest price found:C$ 15/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Saturday
C$ 17 - C$ 87
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C$ 18 - C$ 71
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top Rated Cape Town hostels

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The Big
9.1 Excellent
18 Thornhill Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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3.7 km from city centre, Cape Town, South Africa 

The B I G Backpackers is located in Cape Town and is close to the area's tourist attractions. It also provides a concierge, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool.

C$ 36
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Cheapest hostels in Cape Town, South Africa

Green Elephant Backpackers
6.6 Good
57 Milton Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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2.4 km from city centre, Cape Town, South Africa 

Located in Cape Town, Green Elephant Backpackers is an easy drive from University of Cape Town and Table Mountain. It also offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception and an outdoor pool.

C$ 15
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House on the Hill
8.7 Excellent
5 Norman Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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3.6 km from city centre, Cape Town, South Africa 

House on the Hill provides a trendy setting when in Cape Town. It also offers an express check-in and check-out feature, bicycle rental and free Wi-Fi.

C$ 40
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