Hostels in Cape Town, South Africa
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Discover well-known properties in Cape Town that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 9,667 hotels in Cape Town and price data was last updated on October 23, 2024. The average price for a hotel in Cape Town is $43/night.
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All filters91 Loop Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Located in the city centre of Cape Town, 91 Loop is just a stroll away from Long Street and Green Market Square. The chic hostel has a 24-hour front desk, a restaurant and bar and a courtyard with outdoor seating. With minimalistic and modern design, the hostel offers en-suite private and dormitory rooms as well as a unique air-conditioned pod accommodation. Features include extra long beds, reading lights, electric plugs and lockable storage space. Linen and towels are provided. The trendy and bistro-style Honey Badger Bar & Restaurant is located on the ground floor and serves simple seasonal cuisine using locally sourced and fresh produce. 91 Loop features free WiFi throughout based on a fiber internet connection. Staff can organise activities for guests, including free walking tours around Cape Town, movie nights, tours and travel arrangements. Public parking is available across the road at the Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital. The hostel is a 10-minute walk from The Company's Garden and Cape Town International Airport is 20 km away. Airport shuttles can be arranged for a surcharge.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.3
Excellent
2516 reviews
Location
1.5 mi from city centre
$16
208 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Free Wi-Fi
7.4
Good
987 reviews
Location
1.6 mi from city centre
$17
16 St Johns Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Centrally located in Sea Point, MoTown offers free WiFi throughout and is just a 5-minute walk from the Mojo Market. The Sea Point Promenade and beach is 500 metres away. The hostel rooms are decorated in bright colours, and each have access to a wardrobe and a shared bathroom. A number of eateries and bars can be found within 1 km. The Checkers Sea Point and Woolworths Piazza St John supermarkets are within 10 minutes’ walk from MoTown. The famous beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay are within a 6 km radius of the property, whilst Table Mountain is 10 km away. Cape Town International Airport can be reached in 26 km.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.4
Good
482 reviews
Location
3.2 mi from city centre
$30
46 Roeland Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Boasting a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, Kimberly Backpacker Hotel is set in the centre of Cape Town, 3.2 km from Robben Island Ferry. Located around 4.3 km from V&A Waterfront, the hostel with free WiFi is also 4.8 km away from CTICC. The accommodation offers nightclub and an ATM. The hostel offers a barbecue. You can play darts at Kimberly Backpacker Hotel. Table Mountain is 6.8 km from the accommodation, while Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 19 km from Kimberly Backpacker Hotel.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.1
Good
401 reviews
Location
1.3 mi from city centre
$11
Oude Molen Eco Village Alexandra Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Comfortable hostel with airport shuttle service and a coffee shop Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodations at Riverlodge Backpackers offer safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
Airport shuttle
6.7
Good
155 reviews
Location
2.8 mi from city centre
$26
43 Royal Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Facing the beachfront, Cape Capsules offers 3-star accommodation in Muizenberg and has a garden, shared lounge and terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy Italian and Pizza dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. The rooms at the capsule hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. At Cape Capsules rooms have bed linen and towels. Bike hire and car hire are available at this capsule hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Muizenberg Beach is 300 metres from the accommodation, while St James Beach is 2.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 23 km from Cape Capsules.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.3
Good
138 reviews
Location
12.3 mi from city centre
$23
209 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Located on bustling Long Street in the Cape Town City Centre, Longstreet Backpackers features BBQ facilities and sun terrace. Free WiFi is available. Dormitory, single and double or twin room accommodations are offered. Each room has access to a shared bathroom. There is a shared kitchen and lounge area. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Car hire is available on site and an airport shuttle service is offered at a surcharge. The Company’s Garden is 300 metres from Longstreet Backpackers, while Long Street Supermarket is 77 metres away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 21 km from Longstreet Backpackers.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
1100 reviews
Location
1.5 mi from city centre
$12
11 Hof Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
A Victorian mansion style establishment hosts the Ashanti Lodge Backpackers. Located close to the foot of Table Mountain, the wooden sun deck and the garden of the hostel offer views of the landscape. Accommodations include bright dormitory rooms and private rooms. Some features normal bed or iron wrought bunk beds. All have a decor with designer touch. Communal areas of the Ashanti Lodge Backpackers include an outdoor swimming pool, a travel center, and the Kumasi Café with billiard. Reception is open from 8 to 5, but live-in staff always available in to assist with after hours enquiries and/or check-ins. Free Hi-speed wifi available everywhere and computer available free of charge. Breakfast not included in room-only rate, but a la carte available in the Kumasi Cafe. Longstreet with various restaurants, day and nightlife is about a 10 minute walk away.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
501 reviews
Location
1.8 mi from city centre
$22
74 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Villa Viva is a Guest House, a fresh, innovative social business, meeting and networking platform to share and express creative work, social projects and celebrating life. Villa Viva Cape Town spreads over 4 Victorian houses with high ceilings, wooden floors and tin pressed ceilings in one of the houses. Villa Viva is located in the heart and hustle of the “Mother City” – Cape Town. The multifaceted compilation of courtyards, community spaces, our bar and the ceremony-tent convey the look and feel of a small village - table mountain view, our colorful garden and refreshing poolside make you feel connected with nature while you are just a stone’s throw away from the buzz of town. A big variety of spaces create a unique experience for guests, colleagues, partners, visitors and everybody else who drops in. We are all about people! Our team will welcome you and make you feel like part of the family. Feel free to make friends and share the vibe because we are all connected in our space.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.6
Excellent
1512 reviews
Location
1.9 mi from city centre
$23
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Cape Town. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on October 23, 2024.
| Cheapest month: | June |
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| Most expensive month: | January |
| Average price in Cape Town: | $43/night |
| Cheapest price found: | $9/night |
| Cheapest day: | Wednesday |
| Most expensive day: | Thursday |
$9 - $95
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.$29 - $73
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.Top-rated Cape Town hostels
Browse through properties in Cape Town that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 9,667 properties in Cape Town and data was last updated on October 23, 2024.
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179 Main Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
2.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$17
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Cheapest hostels in Cape Town, South Africa
Discover affordable stays in Cape Town that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Cape Town can be found for as low as $11 per night. There is currently one property in Cape Town that can be booked for this price. Green Elephant Backpackers is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cape Town. Price data was last updated on October 23, 2024
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in Cape Town we've come across for the dates selected. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
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57 Milton Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$11
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10 Dageraad Street, Jeffrey’s Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$12
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82 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
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107 Main Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$21
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20 Briza Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
7.7 mi from city centre
Parking
$24
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445 Albert Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$29
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Hostel prices in Cape Town
Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Cape Town to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Cape Town at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on October 23, 2024.
An overview of the average price of hostels by hostel class in the Cape Town. Change the dates at the top of the page to see more options in Cape Town.
2 stars and under
91 Loop Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$16
74 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$23
209 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$12
3 stars
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Other accommodations in Cape Town
Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in Cape Town. There are 9,667 properties in Cape Town and price data was last updated on October 23, 2024. The average price for a hotel in Cape Town is $43/night.
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17 Venus Circle, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
5.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$119
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108 Main Road St.James, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
13.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$167
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67 Kloof Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
3.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$340
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$25
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1.2 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$74
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Cnr Dock And Alfred Roads, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$116
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