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CITY BOWL
- CURIOCITY KLOOF STREET
- LONG STREET BACKPACKERS
- URBAN HIVE BACKPACKERS
- VILLA VIVA CAPE TOWN ★
- 91 LOOP BOUTIQUE HOSTEL
- FORTY 8 BACKPACKERS
- TWO OCEANS BACKPACKERS
- ZEBRA CROSSING BACKPACKER LODGE
- BOKAAP BACKPACKERS
OBSERVATORY / WOODSTOCK
GREEN POINT / SEA POINT
- CURIOCITY GREEN POINT
- B.I.G: BACKPACKERS IN GREEN POINT ★
- BIG BLUE BACKPACKERS
- HOUSE ON THE HILL
- NEVER@HOME CAPE TOWN
- A SUNFLOWER STOP BACKPACKERS★
- MOJO HOTEL
ATLANTIC SEABOARD
NORTHERN SUBURBS
SOUTH / PENINSULA
CURIOCITY KLOOF STREET
AREA: CITY BOWL — Gardens
STREET ADDRESS: 112 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001
PHONE: +27 10 590 0210
WHATSAPP: +27 60 488 4746
EMAIL: Kloof@curiocity.africa
WEBSITE: curiocity.africa
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Luxe Dorms (Mixed and Female-only with en-suite kitchenettes and bathrooms), Standard Doubles, Deluxe Suites, Family Apartments.
PRICE RANGE: Mid-range. Dorm beds ~R350–R585; Private rooms ~R1,200–R2,100.
LONG STREET BACKPACKERS
AREA: CITY BOWL — Long Street
STREET ADDRESS: 209 Long Street, Cape Town CBD, 8000
PHONE: +27 21 423 0615
WHATSAPP: +27 21 423 0615
EMAIL: reservations@longstreetbackpackers.co.za
WEBSITE: longstreetbackpackers.co.za
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories (mixed), Single and Double/Twin private rooms. All with shared bathrooms.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R180–R280; private rooms from ~R550–R850.
URBAN HIVE BACKPACKERS
AREA: CITY BOWL — CBD
STREET ADDRESS: 12 Orphan Street, Cape Town CBD, 8001
PHONE: +27 21 422 0565
WHATSAPP: +27 76 601 2289
EMAIL: info@urbanhivebackpackers.co.za
WEBSITE: urbanhive.co.za
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Mixed dormitories, female-only dormitories, private double rooms.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R200–R320.
VILLA VIVA CAPE TOWN
AREA: CITY BOWL — CBD
STREET ADDRESS: 74 New Church St, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, 8001
PHONE: +27 21 423 4530
WHATSAPP: N/A
EMAIL: contact@villaviva.capetown
WEBSITE: villaviva-capetown.com
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories, private rooms. Focus on creative and social entrepreneurship community.
PRICE RANGE: Budget to mid-range. Dorm beds from ~R250–R380.
91 LOOP BOUTIQUE HOSTEL
AREA: CITY BOWL — CBD
STREET ADDRESS: 91 Loop Street, Cape Town CBD, 8001
PHONE: +27 21 286 1469
WHATSAPP: N/A
EMAIL: hello@91loop.co.za
WEBSITE: 91loop.co.za
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Mixed dorms, female-only dorms, pod-style capsule dorms (with individual privacy screens), private en-suite rooms. All modern, freshly renovated.
PRICE RANGE: Mid-range. Dorm beds from ~R290–R450; private rooms from ~R900–R1,500.
TWO OCEANS BACKPACKERS
AREA: CITY BOWL
STREET ADDRESS: 47 Long Street, Cape Town City Centre, 8001
PHONE: +27 21 422 5401
WHATSAPP: N/A
EMAIL: N/A
WEBSITE: N/A
SOCIAL: Facebook
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories and private rooms in a Victorian guesthouse setting.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R200–R320.
ZEBRA CROSSING BACKPACKER LODGE
AREA: CITY BOWL — CBD
STREET ADDRESS: 82 New Church Street, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, 8001
PHONE: +27 21 422 1265
WHATSAPP: +27 76 601 7041
EMAIL: zebracrossingbackpacker@gmail.com
WEBSITE: zebracrossingbp.com
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories, private rooms (singles and doubles), and a garden cottage.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R220–R340.
BOKAAP BACKPACKERS
AREA: CITY BOWL — Bo-Kaap
STREET ADDRESS: 5 Carl St, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, 8001
PHONE: +27 71 331 9878
WHATSAPP: N/A
EMAIL: N/A
WEBSITE: N/A
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories and private rooms in the historic Bo-Kaap neighbourhood.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R200–R320.
CURIOCITY GREEN POINT
AREA: GREEN POINT
STREET ADDRESS: 153 Main Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005
PHONE: +27 21 433 4310
WHATSAPP: +27 66 352 4511
EMAIL: stay@curiocitycapetown.com
WEBSITE: curiocity.africa
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Premium Deluxe rooms, Shared Suites (dorm-style), family rooms. All designed to the CURIOCITY aesthetic standard.
PRICE RANGE: Mid-range to upper-mid. Shared suites from ~R400–R650; private rooms from ~R1,400–R2,400.
B.I.G.: BACKPACKERS IN GREEN POINT
AREA: GREEN POINT
STREET ADDRESS: 18 Thornhill Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005
PHONE: +27 21 434 0688
WHATSAPP: +27 72 494 2197
EMAIL: info@bigbackpackers.com
WEBSITE: bigbackpackers.com
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Newly renovated en-suite private rooms and dorms. All styled by professional interior designers; all with private bathrooms. Inverter power (not affected by load shedding).
PRICE RANGE: Mid-range to upper-mid. Dorm beds from ~R380–R580; private rooms from ~R1,100–R1,900. Free breakfast included.
BIG BLUE BACKPACKERS
AREA: GREEN POINT
STREET ADDRESS: 7 Vesperdene Road, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005
PHONE: +27 21 439 0807 | +27 21 439 8068
WHATSAPP: N/A
EMAIL: big.blue@mweb.co.za
WEBSITE: bigblue.za.net
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories, private rooms (some en-suite), in a large Victorian mansion. TGCSA 4-star rated lodge.
PRICE RANGE: Budget to mid-range. Dorm beds from ~R250–R420; private rooms from ~R800–R1,400.
HOUSE ON THE HILL
AREA: GREEN POINT / SEA POINT
STREET ADDRESS: 5 Norman Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005
PHONE: +27 21 439 3902 | +27 73 217 3428
WHATSAPP: +27 73 217 3428
EMAIL: info@houseonthehillct.co.za
WEBSITE: houseonthehillct.co.za
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories and private rooms in a residential property on the slopes between Signal Hill and Sea Point.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R200–R320.
NEVER@HOME CAPE TOWN
AREA: GREEN POINT / SEA POINT
STREET ADDRESS: 107 Main Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005
PHONE: +27 21 434 9282
WHATSAPP: N/A
EMAIL: reservations@neverathomehostels.com
WEBSITE: neverathomeworld.com
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Modern dorms and private rooms. Contemporary design. Both properties aimed at the active, social backpacker market.
PRICE RANGE: Mid-range. Dorm beds from ~R320–R480; private rooms from ~R900–R1,600.
A SUNFLOWER STOP BACKPACKERS
AREA: GREEN POINT / SEA POINT
STREET ADDRESS: 179 Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005
PHONE: +27 21 434 6535 / +27 21 201 8901
WHATSAPP: +27 64 610 8479
EMAIL: info@sunflowerstop.co.za
WEBSITE: sunflowerstop.co.za
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories, private rooms, and a unique terrace hammock room. Sea Point location on Main Road.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R200–R320.
MOJO HOTEL
AREA: GREEN POINT / SEA POINT
STREET ADDRESS: 30 Regent Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060
PHONE: +27 87 940 7474
WHATSAPP: +27 82 239 4951
EMAIL: gomojo@themojohotel.com
WEBSITE: themojohotel.com
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Hybrid Hotel (Mixed Dorms/Pods, “Crash Pads,” and Private Studios/Suites).
PRICE RANGE: Mid-range to upper. Dorm beds from ~R400–R600; private rooms from ~R1,400–R2,800.
GREEN ELEPHANT BACKPACKERS
AREA: OBSERVATORY
STREET ADDRESS: 57 Milton Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
PHONE: +27 21 448 6359
WHATSAPP: +27 21 448 6359
EMAIL: stay@greenelephant.co.za
WEBSITE: greenelephant.co.za
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories (mixed and female-only), private rooms, long-stay flats. Three houses. Observatory, Cape Town's most bohemian suburb.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R180–R280. Long-stay monthly rates also available.
AFRICAN HEART BACKPACKERS
AREA: OBSERVATORY
STREET ADDRESS: 27 Station Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
PHONE: +27 21 447 9225
WHATSAPP: +27 76 805 7984
EMAIL: info@africanheartbackpackers.com
WEBSITE: africanheartbackpackers.com
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories and private rooms. Small, intimate hostel in the Observatory neighbourhood.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R160–R260.
BOHEMIAN LOFTS BACKPACKERS
AREA: OBSERVATORY / WOODSTOCK
STREET ADDRESS: 41 Trill Road (corner of Lower Main Road), Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
PHONE: +27 21 447 6204
WHATSAPP: N/A
EMAIL: info@bohemianlofts.com
WEBSITE: bohemianlofts.com
SOCIAL: Facebook
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Loft-style dormitories and private rooms. Observatory, in a converted residential property.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R170–R280.
RIVERLODGE BACKPACKERS
AREA: OBSERVATORY / WOODSTOCK (Pinelands)
STREET ADDRESS: 80 Alexandra Rd, Oude Molen Village, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405
PHONE: +27 21 448 0526
WHATSAPP: +27 82 515 0407
EMAIL: info@riverlodge.co.za
WEBSITE: riverlodge.co.za
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Large hostel aimed at group travellers, sports tours, school groups, construction company accommodation, and budget solo travellers. 99 beds.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R160–R240. The lowest price point on this list.
LIGHTHOUSE FARM BACKPACKERS LODGE
AREA: SOUTHERN SUBURBS
STREET ADDRESS: A1 Oude Molen Eco Village, Alexandra Road, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7700
PHONE: +27 21 447 9165 / +27 21 447 9177
WHATSAPP: +27 82 744 2504
EMAIL: bookings@lighthousefarm.co.za
WEBSITE: lighthousefarm.co.za
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories (quad bunk rooms with Oregon pine floors) and double rooms. Set within the Oude Molen Eco Village — a unique off-grid community on the banks of the Black River, with open fields, horses, and vegetable gardens, on the site of a former psychiatric hospital. Views of Devil's Peak and Table Mountain.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R170–R270.
HOUT BAY DUNE LODGE
AREA: ATLANTIC SEABOARD — Hout Bay
STREET ADDRESS: Corner of Harbour Road & North Shore Drive, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806
PHONE: +27 79 267 9472
WHATSAPP: +27 79 267 9472
EMAIL: bookings@dunelodge.co.za
WEBSITE: dunelodge.co.za
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Private rooms, 4-bed and 6-bed dormitories (all en-suite), in Hout Bay village. Garden and mountain setting. Walking distance from the beach, harbour, and World of Birds.
PRICE RANGE: Budget to mid-range. Dorm beds from ~R260–R380; private rooms from ~R780–R1,200.
SALTYCRAX BACKPACKERS AND ADVENTURES
AREA: NORTHERN SUBURBS — Bloubergstrand / Table View
STREET ADDRESS: 20 Briza Rd, Table View, Cape Town, 7439
PHONE: +27 66 437 7801
WHATSAPP: +27 66 437 7801
EMAIL: info@saltycrax.com
WEBSITE: saltycrax.com
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Mixed dorms, double rooms, triple rooms, family rooms (some en-suite). TGCSA 5-star graded hostel. Lush garden with jacuzzi and bonfire pit. 500 metres from Blouberg beach. Recently incorporated into the CURIOCITY Africa group.
PRICE RANGE: Budget to mid-range. Dorm beds from ~R220–R350; private rooms from ~R700–R1,300.
AFRICAN SOUL SURFER BACKPACKERS
AREA: SOUTH / PENINSULA — Muizenberg
STREET ADDRESS: Surfers Corner, 13 York Road, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7945
PHONE: +27 21 788 1771
WHATSAPP: +27 76 805 7984
EMAIL: info@africansoulsurfer.co.za
WEBSITE: africansoulsurfer.co.za
SOCIAL: Facebook
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories and private rooms, many with direct ocean/Surfers' Corner views and private balconies, in a characterful old beachfront building. On-site surf school, yoga classes. The Commons Café downstairs (open to the public). Right on Muizenberg's Surfers' Corner.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R250–R380; sea-view private rooms from ~R700–R1,200.
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