The 10 best Hostels hotel in Cape Town, South Africa

May 29, 2023 Leida Jutras

From flat-topped Table Mountain down to the blue waters of Table Bay, Cape Town is simply stunning, but the city doesn't thrive by its looks alone. Proudly multicultural, its flourishing arts, dining, and nightlife scenes are proof of this modern metropolis' creativity and innovative spirit.
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1. Sunflower Stop Backpackers Hostel

179 Main Rd Green Point, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Excellent
54%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 494 reviews

Sunflower Stop Backpackers Hostel

A Sunflower Stop backpackers offers relaxing and comfortable accommodation for budget travellers in Cape Town. Nestled between the mountains and sea, the backpackers hostel is in the perfect location to enjoy your time in Cape Town. With a self-catering kitchen, bar and T.V. lounge, our luxury backpackers offers affordable accommodation for every budget. So come and make yourself at home with our friendly staff, cool off in our refreshing sun filled swimming pool, relax at the cosy bar.

A Sunflower Stop

Reviewed By rbenit185023

An awesome experience, from friendly, helpful management to hardworking staff. Excellent hosts, outside pool area with Boma covered Bar area. Barbecue every Friday evening. Staff makes the salads & the great vibes flows. A relaxing TV lounge that flows into the kitchen with gas stoves, pots, cutlery, eating utensils, cups & glasses supplied for your personal use. Clean shower, bathroom areas . Housekeeping cleans every morning. A HOME FROM HOME EXPERIENCE. Highly recommended.

2. Atlantic Point Backpackers

2 Cavalcade Road Green Point, Cape Town Central 8005 South Africa
Excellent
70%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 924 reviews

Atlantic Point Backpackers

Cape Town's most interactive backpackers lodge is designed with you in mind. Situated in trendy Green Point, Signal Hill is our garden. Atlantic Point Backpackers is perfectly positioned 1km from the waterfront and 750m from the new Green Point Stadium.We offer an accommodation experience for all travelers. From double en-suite rooms to co-ed dorms we have something for you. Our staff will assist you with your needs while in Cape Town. AP will hopefully be a highlight of your South African experience

Great place to stay and fairly affordable

Reviewed By yengwatours

It's is an absolute a great place to stay at. I am a regular customer at this hostel everytime I am herenI feel appreciated and important,staff has a very high level of customer service and professionalism. Rooms are always clean and smooth are the bathrooms. Great place to stay at times

3. never@home Green Point

107 Main Road Green Point, Cape Town Central 8005 South Africa
Excellent
61%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 679 reviews

never@home Green Point

never@home is the only certified 5-star hostel situated in central Cape Town. We are located on the bustling Green Point strip which is within walking distance of the famous V&A Waterfront and the Cape Town CBD and less than a 10-minute taxi ride from the beautiful Camps Bay and Clifton Beaches. To top it off, we are surrounded by some of Cape Town’s best restaurants and coffee shops, have a Spar supermarket right next door and across the road from the FIFA Cape Town Stadium. So whether you want to party the night away in Long Street or take in the views from the top of Table Mountain, we are a mere stones throw away. We provide a range of accommodation options including shared dormitories and double/ twin private rooms. Female only accommodation is also available. Most of our rooms provide private bathroom facilities with additional communal bathrooms provided for extra convenience. Necessities such as safety lockers, bedding, heating and air conditioning are supplied in all rooms. Additional property facilities include a communal kitchen, FREE high-speed fibre optic Wi-Fi, a chillout lounge, work/ meeting space areas and an internet zone/ book exchange. Our vibey bar and grill, the Randy Warthog, overlooks the hostel’s waterhole (swimming pool and sundeck to those in the know) and serves mouth-watering meals to tempt your taste buds. Weekly events include our beer pong competition, pool competition, braai (BBQ) night and Randy's daily happy hour! Our on-site travel desk offers a wide variety of tours and adventures, ranging from laid back wine tours to skydiving for the more adventurous types. Our team of travel experts are committed to showing you Cape Town in a memorable, affordable and sustainable way! General: No curfew No person under 16 can stay in our dormitory rooms unless accompanied by an adult legal guardian Secure parking available at an extra cost (check availability)

My home away from home while at never@home

Reviewed By aydenbraans

Very clean! Friendly and helpful staff. It felt like home, safe with a great atmosphere. Mary the Manager was always available to help. Thanks to Mary, Mirand, Sandile, Mark, Marc and Delo for your friendship and kindness. I look forward to seeing you all in the near future.

4. 91 Loop

91 Loop Street, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Excellent
64%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 263 reviews

91 Loop

A boutique hostel nestled in the heart of central Cape Town. We have transformed a run down building into something that is now chic and happening with rooms ranging from privates to dorms and our very own unique pod experience. We have a 24 hour front desk, concierge, great free wifi, The Honey Badger bar & restaurant, as well as On Longmarket café serving deluxe coffee and sandwiches, all right there within our building.

Loved it!

Reviewed By ReginiceC

I enjoyed my stay at 91 Loop. The female dorm was clean and the mattress was very comfortable. The staff were amazing! I traveled solo, but they made sure I felt safe, gave me tips, and answered my many questions. The restaurant and lounging area is nothing but great vibes! Loved the music they played; I think I shazaamed the whole playlist. In walking distance to many restaurants and markets. I’ll stay again on my next trip to Cape Town.

5. Long Street Backpackers

209 Long Street 1st Floor, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Excellent
45%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 175 reviews

Long Street Backpackers

Our famous hostel is situated right in the middle of the CBD, in the entertainment precinct of Cape Town. We have been described as 'The Soul of Long Street' (Coast to Coast). The hostel is contained in a lovely 19th Century building, at the quieter South-West end of the street, with a sunny and leafy courtyard, fantastic balconies with views onto Signal Hill and the busy streets below. We are an 'old-school' hostel and differentiate ourselves from the new generation of 'poshtels'. We are all about communalism and laid back fun and adventure. We share meals and outings together, we party together (often!!!) and we treat guests and staff alike as part of our weird and wonderful family. It is a large hostel sleeping up to 80 guests and there is never a dull moment or a day without adventure. Just remember to bring your passport with you! We take the safety and security of our guests very seriously and for that reason we must insist on ALL guests presenting valid passports to check in.

My experience in Cape Town for the 2nd time

Reviewed By Safari34401788657

Location is perfect, almost everything you need is within a walking distance✅ The reception is open for 24hours?✅ Water in the shower is always hot✅ Nice entertainment area (Balcony and on-premises bar)✅ Enough space in the lounge✅ Stuff is very friendly and helpful❤❤✅

6. Never at Home Kloof Street

73 Kloof Street Gardens, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Excellent
58%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 728 reviews

Never at Home Kloof Street

This hostel works very unserious

Reviewed By Neka1978

This hostel works very unserious. I booked a 10 days stay and an airport transfer at this place in Dec 2021. Because of Omikron I had to cancel the whole trip. Despite several emails with the request that they should refund me the transfer cost, they haven't responded to my emails and have not refunded the amount. Fortunately, I booked the accommondation through Hostelworld and received the money. From this hostel I probably would not have received the overnight costs. Everyone hast to work for their money but this hostel makes money at the expense of others. If you expect a serious service avoid this hostel.

7. Ashanti Lodge Gardens Backpackers

11 Hof Street Gardens, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Excellent
48%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 617 reviews

Ashanti Lodge Gardens Backpackers

Our backpackers lodge is situated in a converted Victorian mansion and boasts clean, comfortable rooms and handy innovations like individual reading lights, personal safes, international plug points and charging points. The sparkling pool, landscaped garden, spacious balconies and palm-fringed sundecks are great for chilling out - while our legendary Kumasi Bar is the place to party! We serve delicious meals in our bar and also have a well-equipped kitchen for self-catering. We offer all accommodation options, including private, en-suite rooms in our guesthouse around the corner. Breakfast is included.

Great Stay @ Ashanti

Reviewed By Daniel S

This was my first EVER stay in a backpackers hostel and believe me I was a little nervous not really knowing what to expect. However, I needn't be at all. My stay at Ashanti was great. My room was perfect, clean and tidy on arrival. The staff (Kyle) was extremely friendly and approachable. He was always on hand to offer advice about the area, the lodge and had some great tips on local places to check out. Ashanti is in a great location. It's around a 45min walk from the V&A Waterfront and only 10 minute walk from Cape Town city centre yet, its far enough away you always get a good night sleep. There are restaurants, coffee shops and and checkers 5 minute walk away. You get great views of table mountain as well. It's 10 minutes in an UBER from Camps Bay and Clifton Beaches. showers and toilets were spotless everyday. My room had a ceiling fan that was much needed in the heat and kept me cool at night. The pool was also nice to cool down and served as a great opportunity to meet other guests. I loved my stay at Ashanti and if this is what backpackers hostels are like, I am all for it. All the others certainly have some big shoes to fill to match the Ashanti. I would like to thank the entire team at Ashanti and a personal thank you to Kyle. I will be back

8. Wilton Lodge Green Point

2 Hill Road Green Point, Cape Town Central 8005 South Africa
Excellent
44%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 142 reviews

Wilton Lodge Green Point

Great location situated at 2 Hill Road, Green Point … within walking distance of the V & A Waterfront, many shops, restaurants and the Cape Town Stadium. Accommodation suitable for a traveller seeking a Budget Bed & Breakfast destination. Wilton Lodge is also popular with groups of travellers, such as sports teams, business travellers attending training courses and tour groups. A basic continental breakfast is served in the morning. A microwave and braai (barbecue) facilities are available. The Lodge has an outdoor patio and swimming pool with a lapa. A TV with limited satellite channels is available in the communal lounge. The lounge area also has a pool table. Limited free wi-fi is easily accessible. All our rooms are comfortable in size, neat and tastefully decorated with clean, fresh linen and towels. Rooms are fully equipped with cupboard, heater, fan, safe and TV with limited channels. Parking: on site secure parking is very limited. Security: Wilton Lodge is walled / fenced with a night guard on duty from sunset to sun rise.

JGH

Reviewed By jherma437716

I came down for courses, and had to leave 06:30 to start my day. Elizabeth was absolutely incredible and always made sure she was there early to make me a full breakfast before I leave. She really went above and beyond for me! Because of her I will come back to Wilton lodge! Thank you Elizabeth!!

9. Strand Guesthouse

3 Diaz Street Lochnerhof Strand, Strand 7140 South Africa
Excellent
59%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
18%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 17 reviews

Strand Guesthouse

This is a great base from which to explore False Bay, the whale and wine routes and nature reserves. We are a quick walk from the long, famous beach, with its stretch of high rises and vibey eateries. Come relax in a tranquil garden with water features (get your zen on), a braai so you don’t get hungry, and DSTV and free wi-fi so you don’t lose touch with the unreal world.

Absolutely fantastic stay!

Reviewed By ChainedToTheWind

This gem of a little guesthouse in Strand will definitely be seeing me soon again. I loved the Arabic feel of the room I stayed in. Very few guesthouses have a bathtub in the bathroom. I felt like a queen taking a bath in this one. The queen-size bed helped alot of course. This is worth a visit, whether it is for one night only or a whole weekend. I was traveling solo but taking your beloved with will make your stay extra special for both.

10. Big Blue Backpackers

7 Vesperdene Road Green Point, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Excellent
26%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
8%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 201 reviews

Big Blue Backpackers

Our backpackers is located centrally in Cape Town, in walking distance from the V&A Waterfront and the city centre (both 10 minutes walk). We offer a great location at afforadable prices with friendly and helpful staff.

Perfect Location

Reviewed By B7083LTmelissac

We enjoyed our stay at the Big Blue Backpackers. We were concerned about the parking but the vehicles was safe on the road as they are situated in a cul-de-sac. We went as a family of 7 got 2 family rooms and the rooms was clean. We also loved the dogs that was on the property as we have dogs as well. The staff was great from making the booking to checking out. Shoutout to Anele as he went out of his way for us. Affordable but also clean and great service.

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