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Featured Hostels in Cape Town
Never at Home Green Point - Hostel
107 Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$49 nightly
The price is $56 total per night
$56 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total includes taxes and fees
At Never at Home Green Point - Hostel, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. If you drive, self parking is ZAR 60 per night, and there's also an area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a library.
Pool
Free WiFi
91 Loop - Hostel
91 Loop Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$25 nightly
The price is $28 total per night
$28 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Total includes taxes and fees
Guests of 91 Loop - Hostel enjoy features like conference space, an arcade/game room and a terrace. If you drive, self parking is ZAR 132 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 180 per person one way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and tours/tickets.
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Urban Hive Backpackers
208 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
Guests of Urban Hive Backpackers enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. There's free offsite parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 200 per vehicle one way. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include an arcade/game room, a library, and a terrace.
Free WiFi
Bar
Strand Guesthouse - Hostel
3 Diaz Street, Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape
Strand Guesthouse - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. If you drive, self parking is ZAR 90 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 380 per person one-way. This hostel also has barbecue grills.
Free WiFi
Parking available
Atlantic Point Backpackers
2 Cavalcade Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape
Atlantic Point Backpackers features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. There's limited parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for ZAR 300 per vehicle one way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a computer station, an arcade/game room, and a library.
Pool
Free WiFi
A Sunflower Stop - Hostel
179 Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape
$32 nightly
The price is $37 total per night
$37 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Total includes taxes and fees
Guests of A Sunflower Stop - Hostel enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 400 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
Pool
Parking included
Villa Viva Hostel
74 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
Guests of Villa Viva Hostel enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 350 per person one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a gift shop.
Pool
Breakfast included
Never at Home Kloof Street
73 Kloof St, Cape Town, Western Cape
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
At Never at Home Kloof Street, guests have access to a gym, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is offered for ZAR 60 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with access to locker space, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area.
Free WiFi
Gym
Long Street Backpackers
209 Long street, Cape Town, Western Cape
$33 nightly
The price is $38 total per night
$38 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total includes taxes and fees
Guests of Long Street Backpackers enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 300 per vehicle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this adults-only hostel include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotel Options in Cape Town
Taj Cape Town
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
$173 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$199 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total includes taxes and fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
$128 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Jul 11 to Jul 12
$147 total
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Total includes taxes and fees
9/10 Wonderful! (637 reviews)
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria, Cape Town, Western Cape
$115 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$133 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total includes taxes and fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
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Book a hostel in Cape Town
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Cape Town. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Cape Town has to offer.
Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Cape Town hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Cape Town.
Hostels let you really see Cape Town
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Cape Town. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Cape Town family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.
Youth hostels in Cape Town are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Cape Town for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Cape Town isn’t going to explore itself.
Cape Town Hostels essential information
Accommodation | 36 Hostels |
|---|---|
Lowest Price | $28 |
Highest Price | $199 |
Popular accommodation | Never at Home Green Point - Hostel, 91 Loop - Hostel, Urban Hive Backpackers, Strand Guesthouse - Hostel, Atlantic Point Backpackers, A Sunflower Stop - Hostel, Villa Viva Hostel, Never at Home Kloof Street, Long Street Backpackers |
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