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Featured Hostels in Cape Town

91 Loop - Hostel

91 Loop - Hostel

2 out of 5
91 Loop Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$31 nightly
The price is $35 total per night
$35 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with 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
Never at Home Green Point - Hostel

Never at Home Green Point - Hostel

5 out of 5
107 Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$65 nightly
The price is $74 total per night
$74 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with 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 luggage storage, access to locker space, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a library.
Pool
Free WiFi
Never at Home Kloof Street

Never at Home Kloof Street

2 out of 5
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 tours or tickets, luggage storage, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area.
Free WiFi
Gym
Atlantic Point Backpackers

Atlantic Point Backpackers

4 out of 5
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 concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a computer station, an arcade/game room, and a library.
Pool
Free WiFi
Strand Guesthouse - Hostel

Strand Guesthouse - Hostel

2 out of 5
3 Diaz Street, Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape
Strand Guesthouse - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas and barbecue grills. 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 a garden.
Free WiFi
Parking available
A Sunflower Stop - Hostel

A Sunflower Stop - Hostel

4 out of 5
179 Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape
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 concierge services, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and an ATM.
Pool
Parking included
Urban Hive Backpackers

Urban Hive Backpackers

2 out of 5
208 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
$26 nightly
The price is $30 total per night
$30 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
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 luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include an arcade/game room, a library, and a terrace.
Free WiFi
Bar
Villa Viva Hostel

Villa Viva Hostel

2 out of 5
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 tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Pool
Breakfast included
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

2 out of 5
11 Hof Street, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape
Free Cancellation
$46 nightly
The price is $53 total per night
$53 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 330 per vehicle one-way, as well as an airport shuttle. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a computer station, and a library.
Pool
Free WiFi
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Hotel Options in Cape Town

    Taj Cape Town

    Taj Cape Town

    1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
    $260 nightly
    The price is $299 total per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
    $299 total
    Oct 16 - Oct 17
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
    The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

    The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

    57 Heerengracht Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
    $156 nightly
    The price is $180 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
    $180 total
    Nov 1 - Nov 2
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.2/10 Wonderful! (534 reviews)
    Hotel Sky Cape Town

    Hotel Sky Cape Town

    Lower Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape
    $122 nightly
    The price is $141 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
    $141 total
    Nov 2 - Nov 3
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.4/10 Very Good! (279 reviews)

Hostels

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
38 Hostels
Lowest Price
$30
Highest Price
$299
Popular accommodation
91 Loop - Hostel, Never at Home Green Point - Hostel, Never at Home Kloof Street, Atlantic Point Backpackers, Strand Guesthouse - Hostel, A Sunflower Stop - Hostel, Urban Hive Backpackers, Villa Viva Hostel, Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens