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Best hostels in Cape Town

V & A Backpackers - Cape Town
Cape Town
27/11 – 12/12
£28/nighttotal: Â£420 (15 )

V & A Backpackers

1 2
hostel, Le Cap
Located 4 kilometres from the city centre, V & A Backpackers offers a budget-friendly base in Cape Town.
This hostel provides free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and on-site parking, alongside a garden and terrace for guest enjoyment.
Zebra Crossing Backpacker - Cape Town
8.7 1014 reviews
Cape Town
01/07 – 10/08
£26/nighttotal: Â£1040 (40 )

Zebra Crossing Backpacker

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Conveniently situated in Cape Town's city centre, this hostel is less than 500 metres away, offering proximity to the Robben Island Ferry, just 3.2 kilometres distant, and the V&A Waterfront, 4.3 kilometres away.
This budget-friendly hostel provides a garden, a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and free WiFi, making it an affordable choice for travellers exploring the city.
Mermaid Malaika - Cape Town
Cape Town
16/08 – 23/08
£35/nighttotal: Â£245 (7 )

Mermaid Malaika

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Located on Royal Road in Muizenberg, Cape Town, this hostel is just 100 meters from Muizenberg beach, celebrated for its gentle surf ideal for beginners.
This budget-friendly hostel offers unique 'Under The Sea' or 'Ocean Vibes' sleeping capsules and 'The Octopus Dorm', alongside communal activities like South African Braais and penguin snorkeling trips, all contributing to a relaxed, barefoot-at-home atmosphere.
Bim Backpackers In Muizenberg - Cape Town
Cape Town
16/12 – 20/12
£30/nighttotal: Â£120 (4 )

Bim Backpackers In Muizenberg

1 1
hostel, Le Cap
Located in Muizenberg, Cape Town, this hostel is 10 kilometres from the city's central business district.
This affordable hostel offers complimentary Wi-Fi and on-site parking, providing a communal atmosphere for backpackers exploring the area.
Green Elephant Backpackers - Cape Town
Cape Town
17/06 – 24/06
£18/nighttotal: Â£126 (7 )

Green Elephant Backpackers

1 1
hostel, Cape Town
Located in Observatory, this hostel is within 500 meters of Heart of Cape Town Museum and Groote Schuur Hospital, and 3.2 kilometres from Table Mountain National Park and the University of Cape Town.
Offering a swimming pool and free WiFi in public areas, Green Elephant Backpackers provides a budget-friendly base with an on-site bar and snack bar for travellers visiting Cape Town.
Inn & Out Express Sea Point - Cape Town
Cape Town
14/08 – 16/08
£67/nighttotal: Â£134 (2 )

Inn & Out Express Sea Point

2 4
hostel, Le Cap
Conveniently located in Sea Point, Cape Town, this hostel is just 3 kilometres from the city centre and a short walk from Milton Beach.
Offering complimentary Wi-Fi and a garden, this budget-friendly hostel is ideal for couples, providing affordable seaside accommodation for two guests.
Surfhostel Cape Town - Cape Town
9.8 113 reviews
Cape Town
05/12 – 13/12
£41/nighttotal: Â£328 (8 )

Surfhostel Cape Town

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Just a 4-minute walk from Blouberg Beach, this hostel offers a budget-friendly stay in Cape Town, with the CTICC and Robben Island Ferry 17.7 kilometres away.
Enjoy the communal garden, swimming pool, and barbecue facilities at this affordable accommodation, perfect for surfers and those seeking seaside adventures.
Light House Lodge - Cape Town
8.0 66 reviews
Cape Town
03/07 – 04/07
£26/nightfor 1 night

Light House Lodge

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Located within the Oude Molen Eco Village, Light House Lodge offers a unique, budget-friendly stay just a short distance from Cape Town's attractions.
This hostel provides a peaceful retreat with clean, quiet rooms and a friendly ambiance, serving as an excellent base for exploring the Cape Peninsular.
Never At Home Kloof Street - Cape Town
8.7 1672 reviews
Cape Town
06/06 – 13/06
£29/nighttotal: Â£203 (7 )

Never At Home Kloof Street

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Perfectly situated on Kloof Street in Cape Town, this hostel offers immediate walking access to shops and restaurants, with Table Mountain and Lion's Head within easy reach.
This budget-friendly hostel provides a communal kitchen, garden, and rooftop terrace, alongside organised tours and daily activities to foster social interaction.
Saltycrax Backpackers And Surf Hostel - Cape Town
Cape Town
17/06 – 24/06
£20/nighttotal: Â£140 (7 )

Saltycrax Backpackers And Surf Hostel

1 1
hostel, Bloubergstrand
Conveniently located in Cape Town, Saltycrax Backpackers offers an affordable stay with easy access to the city's attractions.
Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, spa, bar, and on-site dining, making it a budget-friendly choice for travellers.
Bim Backpackers In Muizenberg - Cape Town
Cape Town
16/12 – 20/12
£26/nighttotal: Â£104 (4 )

Bim Backpackers In Muizenberg

1 1
hostel, Cape Town
Wynberg Station is a 3-minute walk from this hostel, placing you within 5 kilometres of Kingsbury Hospital, Constantia Village, and Cavendish Square.
This budget-friendly hostel offers complimentary WiFi in public areas and has a microwave and refrigerator in the common area for self-catering.
Bim Backpackers In Muizenberg - Cape Town
9.6 104 reviews
Cape Town
26/09 – 30/09
£31/nighttotal: Â£124 (4 )

Bim Backpackers In Muizenberg

1 2
hostel, Muizenberg
Perfectly situated for beach access, Bim Backpackers In Muizenberg is an 8-minute walk from Muizenberg Beach and 17.7 kilometres from Chapman's Peak.
This budget-friendly hostel offers complimentary WiFi, free private parking and an on-site water park, making it an ideal cheap and cozy stay near the seaside.

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Sweet Stay - Cape Town
9.8 11 reviews
Cape Town
14/08 – 20/08
£100/nighttotal: Â£600 (6 )

Sweet Stay

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Located on Kloof Street, this hostel is just 1.2 kilometres from the city centre and 1.1 kilometres from Table Mountain, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring Cape Town.
Guests can enjoy a terrace bar with city views, a garden with a BBQ area, and a range of daily activities including yoga and guided hikes, ensuring an affordable and engaging stay.
Moy Guesthouse & Backpackers - Cape Town
8.3 760 reviews
Cape Town
01/10 – 11/10
£64/nighttotal: Â£640 (10 )

Moy Guesthouse & Backpackers

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Moy Guesthouse & Backpackers is located in Cape Town's Green Point district, just 278 metres from the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Mall and 1.9 kilometres from the V&A Waterfront.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a garden, terrace, and restaurant, with plenty of outdoor activities like cycling and hiking available nearby, making it an affordable choice for exploring the city.
Villa Viva Cape Town - Cape Town
9.0 4484 reviews
Cape Town
11/10 – 16/10
£44/nighttotal: Â£220 (5 )

Villa Viva Cape Town

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Villa Viva Cape Town, a unique hostel, is centrally located in the city, offering easy access to attractions and nature.
This budget-friendly hostel boasts a village-like atmosphere with courtyards, community spaces, a bar, and a ceremony tent, all with views of Table Mountain, and features a colourful garden and a refreshing poolside.
Sweet Stay - Cape Town
10 2 reviews
Cape Town
05/12 – 13/12
£98/nighttotal: Â£784 (8 )

Sweet Stay

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hostel is within 1.6 kilometres of Kloof Street and Long Street, and a 28-minute walk from Cape Town Station.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a swimming pool, spa, and multiple bars, providing a great base for exploring the city with complimentary continental breakfast.
Cape Capsules - Cape Town
8.0 210 reviews
Cape Town
25/11 – 24/12
£21/nighttotal: Â£609 (29 )

Cape Capsules

1 1
hostel, Muizenberg
Directly on the beachfront in Muizenberg, this hostel is just a 3-minute stroll from the iconic Muizenberg Beach and offers a budget-friendly stay.
Cape Capsules provides a shared kitchen, free WiFi, and bike rental, perfect for exploring the 17 kilometres to Chapman's Peak and enjoying seaside activities.
The Big - Luxury Backpackers - Cape Town
9.3 1876 reviews
Cape Town
06/07 – 31/07
£54/nighttotal: Â£1350 (25 )

The Big - Luxury Backpackers

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Located in Green Point, Cape Town, this luxury hostel is just a 5-minute walk from the V&A Waterfront and Sea Point Promenade, offering a budget-friendly stay near popular attractions.
This newly renovated hostel boasts an inverter system for uninterrupted power, a swimming pool, and braai facilities, providing a comfortable and affordable base with an excellent location rating.

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Curiocity Green Point - Cape Town
8.2 893 reviews
Cape Town
24/06 – 25/06
£52/nightfor 1 night

Curiocity Green Point

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Conveniently situated in Green Point, Cape Town, this hostel is just an 11-minute walk from Three Anchor Bay Beach and 1.9 kilometres from the V&A Waterfront and Robben Island Ferry.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a shared kitchen, barbecue facilities, bike and car rental, and on-site yoga classes, making it an affordable choice for exploring the popular cycling area near the seaside.
Long Street Backpackers - Cape Town
8.3 6137 reviews
Cape Town
24/09 – 27/09
£30/nighttotal: Â£90 (3 )

Long Street Backpackers

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Located in the Cape Town City Centre on Long Street, this hostel is 984 feet from The Company's Garden and 3.9 kilometres from Table Mountain, placing you moments from nightlife and cultural attractions.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a swimming pool, jacuzzi, and fitness centre, along with a bar and communal areas perfect for socialising, with dormitories and private rooms available.
Elsewhere - Cape Town
8.0 207 reviews
Cape Town
15/07 – 18/07
£54/nighttotal: Â£162 (3 )

Elsewhere

1 3
hostel, Cape Town
Just 500 meters from Broken Bath Beach, this hostel in Cape Town offers a budget-friendly base with complimentary WiFi and a year-round outdoor pool, conveniently located 4.5 kilometres from the V&A Waterfront and 5 kilometres from the Robben Island Ferry terminal.
Enjoy family-friendly accommodation with a 24-hour front desk and bicycle rental, perfect for exploring the seaside attractions affordably.
Saltycrax Backpackers And Surf Hostel - Cape Town
8.0 338 reviews
Cape Town
17/09 – 04/10
£59/nighttotal: Â£1003 (17 )

Saltycrax Backpackers And Surf Hostel

1 3
hostel, Bloubergstrand
Just a 10-minute walk from Blouberg Beach, this hostel is conveniently located 16 kilometres from CTICC and 17.7 kilometres from the Robben Island Ferry.
Offering budget-friendly accommodation, Saltycrax Backpackers and Surf Hostel provides a shared kitchen, swimming pool, jacuzzi, and fitness centre, with cycling opportunities nearby.
Never At Home Green Point - Cape Town
8.4 6420 reviews
Cape Town
06/07 – 31/07
£27/nighttotal: Â£675 (25 )

Never At Home Green Point

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Perfectly situated in Green Point, Cape Town, this hostel is just a 5-minute walk from the V&A Waterfront and Cape Town Stadium, with Sea Point Promenade and beaches less than 10 kilometres away.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a swimming pool, a communal kitchen, and hosts daily complimentary activities and in-house tours, making it an ideal base for exploring the city affordably.
Backpackers In Muizenberg - Cape Town
9.2 8 reviews
Cape Town
24/09 – 27/09
£43/nighttotal: Â£129 (3 )

Backpackers In Muizenberg

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Perfectly situated on Main Road in Muizenberg, Cape Town, this hostel offers immediate access to the renowned surf and sands, just steps from the beachfront, making it an ideal base for exploring this picturesque seaside district.
This budget-friendly hostel provides a welcoming atmosphere with complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and no curfew, allowing adult travellers to fully immerse themselves in the local attractions and nightlife.
A Sunflower Stop Backpackers - Cape Town
8.7 2310 reviews
Cape Town
06/06 – 13/06
£27/nighttotal: Â£189 (7 )

A Sunflower Stop Backpackers

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Situated in Green Point, Cape Town, this hostel is conveniently located between Table Mountain and Three Anchor Bay, a mere 20-minute walk from the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.
Offering a budget-friendly stay, A Sunflower Stop Backpackers boasts a swimming pool, a communal kitchen, and a traditional South African braai area, with free Wi-Fi available throughout the property.
A Sunflower Stop - Hostel - Cape Town
8.0 58 reviews
Cape Town
01/10 – 11/10
£54/nighttotal: Â£540 (10 )

A Sunflower Stop - Hostel

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Just 10 minutes on foot from Green Point Park and Table Mountain National Park, this budget-friendly hostel in Cape Town's Green Point district offers easy access to the Sea Point Promenade.
Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, on-site bar, and free WiFi in public areas, this affordable accommodation provides a great base for exploring the city.

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Sweet Stay - Cape Town
9.8 11 reviews
Cape Town
14/08 – 20/08
£100/nighttotal: Â£600 (6 )

Sweet Stay

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Located on Kloof Street, this hostel is just 1.2 kilometres from the city centre and 1.1 kilometres from Table Mountain, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring Cape Town.
Guests can enjoy a terrace bar with city views, a garden with a BBQ area, and a range of daily activities including yoga and guided hikes, ensuring an affordable and engaging stay.
Curiocity Green Point - Cape Town
8.2 893 reviews
Cape Town
24/06 – 25/06
£52/nightfor 1 night

Curiocity Green Point

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Conveniently situated in Green Point, Cape Town, this hostel is just an 11-minute walk from Three Anchor Bay Beach and 1.9 kilometres from the V&A Waterfront and Robben Island Ferry.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a shared kitchen, barbecue facilities, bike and car rental, and on-site yoga classes, making it an affordable choice for exploring the popular cycling area near the seaside.
The Big - Luxury Backpackers - Cape Town
9.3 1876 reviews
Cape Town
06/07 – 31/07
£54/nighttotal: Â£1350 (25 )

The Big - Luxury Backpackers

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Located in Green Point, Cape Town, this luxury hostel is just a 5-minute walk from the V&A Waterfront and Sea Point Promenade, offering a budget-friendly stay near popular attractions.
This newly renovated hostel boasts an inverter system for uninterrupted power, a swimming pool, and braai facilities, providing a comfortable and affordable base with an excellent location rating.
V & A Backpackers - Cape Town
Cape Town
27/11 – 12/12
£28/nighttotal: Â£420 (15 )

V & A Backpackers

1 2
hostel, Le Cap
Located 4 kilometres from the city centre, V & A Backpackers offers a budget-friendly base in Cape Town.
This hostel provides free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and on-site parking, alongside a garden and terrace for guest enjoyment.
Never At Home Green Point - Cape Town
8.4 6420 reviews
Cape Town
06/07 – 31/07
£27/nighttotal: Â£675 (25 )

Never At Home Green Point

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Perfectly situated in Green Point, Cape Town, this hostel is just a 5-minute walk from the V&A Waterfront and Cape Town Stadium, with Sea Point Promenade and beaches less than 10 kilometres away.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a swimming pool, a communal kitchen, and hosts daily complimentary activities and in-house tours, making it an ideal base for exploring the city affordably.
Long Street Backpackers - Cape Town
8.3 6137 reviews
Cape Town
24/09 – 27/09
£30/nighttotal: Â£90 (3 )

Long Street Backpackers

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Located in the Cape Town City Centre on Long Street, this hostel is 984 feet from The Company's Garden and 3.9 kilometres from Table Mountain, placing you moments from nightlife and cultural attractions.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a swimming pool, jacuzzi, and fitness centre, along with a bar and communal areas perfect for socialising, with dormitories and private rooms available.
Moy Guesthouse & Backpackers - Cape Town
8.3 760 reviews
Cape Town
01/10 – 11/10
£64/nighttotal: Â£640 (10 )

Moy Guesthouse & Backpackers

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Moy Guesthouse & Backpackers is located in Cape Town's Green Point district, just 278 metres from the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Mall and 1.9 kilometres from the V&A Waterfront.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a garden, terrace, and restaurant, with plenty of outdoor activities like cycling and hiking available nearby, making it an affordable choice for exploring the city.
A Sunflower Stop Backpackers - Cape Town
8.7 2310 reviews
Cape Town
06/06 – 13/06
£27/nighttotal: Â£189 (7 )

A Sunflower Stop Backpackers

1 2
hostel, Cape Town
Situated in Green Point, Cape Town, this hostel is conveniently located between Table Mountain and Three Anchor Bay, a mere 20-minute walk from the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.
Offering a budget-friendly stay, A Sunflower Stop Backpackers boasts a swimming pool, a communal kitchen, and a traditional South African braai area, with free Wi-Fi available throughout the property.
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