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Hostels in Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa
5 May — 6 May2
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Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in Cape Town

Below are the most popular neighbourhoods in Cape Town to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
City Centre
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Home Away From Home

55 Plein Street Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

3.9
Long Street Backpackers
No. 1 most popular

Long Street Backpackers

209 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.1
91 Loop - Hostel
No. 2 most popular

91 Loop - Hostel

91 Loop Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.3
Urban Hive Backpackers
No. 3 most popular

Urban Hive Backpackers

208 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

7.5
Kimberley Backpackers
No. 4 most popular

Kimberley Backpackers

46 Roeland Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

7.1
Schotsche Kloof
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Table Mountain Inn

38 Lion Street Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Tamboerskloof
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Zebra Crossing Backpackers
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Zebra Crossing Backpackers

82 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.5
Villa Viva Cape Town
No. 1 most popular

Villa Viva Cape Town

74 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.6
Gardens
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Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens
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Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

11 Hof Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.4
No. 1 most popular

Auberge Gardens

10 Union Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

6.1

Cheap hotels in Cape Town

These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in Cape Town

Home Away From Home

55 Plein Street Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

3.9
Kimberley Backpackers

Kimberley Backpackers

46 Roeland Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

7.1
Long Street Backpackers

Long Street Backpackers

209 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.1
Green Elephant Backpackers

Green Elephant Backpackers

57 Milton Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

6.5

Sunset Beach Backpackers

12 Marine Circle Tableview, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

6.5

Home Away on Plein

55 Plein Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

3.4
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Long Street Backpackers

Long Street Backpackers

209 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.1
Atlantic Point Backpackers

Atlantic Point Backpackers

2 Cavalcade Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

9.3
91 Loop - Hostel

91 Loop - Hostel

91 Loop Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.3
Urban Hive Backpackers

Urban Hive Backpackers

208 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

7.5
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

11 Hof Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.4
A Sunflower Stop Backpackers

A Sunflower Stop Backpackers

179 Main Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.2

momondo's favourite hostels in Cape Town

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Home Away on Plein

55 Plein Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

3.4
$18

Serenity Shores Backpackers

28A Blaauwberg Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.8
$23
Riverlodge Backpackers

Riverlodge Backpackers

Oude Molen Eco Village Alexandra Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

4.8
$46

Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel

48 Hout Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5.3
$51

African Soul Surfer

13 York Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

7.6
$40
@ Rosie's

@ Rosie's

78 Coral Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

9.5
$47
The Yard - Hostel

The Yard - Hostel

20 Roos St, Winslow, Gordon's Bay, Gordon's Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

8.5
$78
Cape Capsules

Cape Capsules

43 Royal Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

7.5
$31

Hippo Pod Hostel - Adults Only

1 St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

3.6
$49

Blue Rock Accommodation

Blue Rock Resort Sir Lowry's Pass Road Somerset West, Sir Lowry's Pass, Western Cape, South Africa

$90

Home Away From Home

55 Plein Street Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

3.9
$14

When to book a hostel in Cape Town

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Low seasonSeptembercheapest month to stay
High seasonNovembermost expensive time to stay
61%expected price decrease
39%expected price increase

Price

$13 - $52

Cheapest day of weekTuesdayis the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of weekWednesdayis the most expensive day of the week to book
$21is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day
$75is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day

Information about staying in Cape Town

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What is the average length of a stay in a Cape Town hostel?

When staying at a hostel in Cape Town, momondo users, on average, stay for 8days. The average price for a 8-days stay at a Cape Town hostel typically costs $426.

Are Cape Town hostels a better deal than Cape Town hotels?

Hostels in Cape Town are, on average, $53/night which is 6% cheaper than 2 star hotels, 44% cheaper than 3 star hotels, and 90% cheaper than 5 star hotels. Based on this data, staying at a hostel would be more ideal than 2 star, 3 star or 5 star accommodations if you’re looking to save some money on your Cape Town trip.

How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Cape Town?

As of April 2024, there are 9,416 operators available to choose from for hotels in Cape Town.

When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Cape Town?

Prices for hotels in Cape Town are refreshed on a daily basis.

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