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Featured Hostels in Cape Town

Urban Hive Backpackers

Urban Hive Backpackers

2 out of 5
208 Long Street Cape Town Western Cape
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$24 nightly
The price is $28 total per night
$28 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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
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
$29 nightly
The price is $33 total per night
$33 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of 91 Loop - Hostel enjoy features like conference space, an arcade/game room and a terrace. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and access to locker space.
Restaurant
Breakfast available
never at home Green Point

never at home Green Point

5 out of 5
107 Main Road Cape Town Western Cape
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$67 nightly
The price is $78 total per night
$78 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
At never at home Green Point, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and microwave in a common area. 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 refrigerator in a common area, a library, and a terrace.
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
$50 nightly
The price is $57 total per night
$57 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
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
Mandela Rhodes Place

Mandela Rhodes Place

Wale St Cape Town Western Cape
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$60 nightly
The price is $60 total per night
$60 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
At Mandela Rhodes Place, guests have access to a reception hall. A stay here includes free parking.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Strand Guesthouse - Hostel

Strand Guesthouse - Hostel

2 out of 5
3 Diaz Street Cape Town Western Cape
$43 nightly
The price is $49 total per night
$49 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
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
Atlantic Point Backpackers

Atlantic Point Backpackers

4 out of 5
2 Cavalcade Road 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
Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel

Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel

4 out of 5
153 Main Rd Cape Town Western Cape
$69 nightly
The price is $81 total per night
$81 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
At Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and express check-in. If you drive, self parking is ZAR 50 per night, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 300 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.
Pool
Free WiFi
Sweet Stay

Sweet Stay

2 out of 5
115 Kloof St Cape Town Western Cape
$103 nightly
The price is $103 total per night
$103 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Renovated in 2026, Sweet Stay offers 2 hot tubs, a rooftop terrace, and microwave in a common area. If you drive, self parking is ZAR 50 per day, and there's also a beach shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a library, and laundry facilities.
Hot Tub
Free WiFi
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Hotel Options in Cape Town

    Taj Cape Town

    Taj Cape Town

    1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape
    $130 nightly
    The price is $149 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
    $149 total
    Sep 13 - Sep 14
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
    ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

    ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

    24 Alfred Street, V& A Waterfront Cape Town Western Cape
    $72 nightly
    The price is $83 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
    $83 total
    Sep 13 - Sep 14
    Total with taxes and fees
    9/10 Wonderful! (413 reviews)
    Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

    Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

    15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria Cape Town Western Cape
    $174 nightly
    The price is $200 total per night from Sep 26 to Sep 27
    $200 total
    Sep 26 - Sep 27
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 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
34 Hostels
Lowest Price
$28
Highest Price
$200
Popular accommodation
Urban Hive Backpackers, 91 Loop - Hostel, never at home Green Point, never at home Kloof Street, Mandela Rhodes Place, Strand Guesthouse - Hostel, Atlantic Point Backpackers, Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel, Sweet Stay