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Hostels in Cape Town, South Africa
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Popular hostels in Cape Town
Discover well-known properties in Cape Town that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 9,311 hotels in Cape Town and price data was last updated on 25 April 2024. The average price for a hotel in Cape Town is $31/night.
These hostels are among the most popular properties in the Cape Town area. If you're not finding the hostel you're looking for and have flexibility with dates, try adjusting the search form at the top of the page for more options.
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All filters74 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Located in Cape Town, The Backpack is within a 25-minute drive of Cape Town International Airport and offers a swimming pool, an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi. It is conveniently positioned for guests wishing to sightsee in the area.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.6
Excellent
1062 reviews
Location
3.0 km from city centre
$34
16 St Johns Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Situated at the base of Table Mountain, MoTown by Mojo is a comfortable place to stay in Cape Town and features a bowling alley. Guests can also make the most of complimentary internet in all areas.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.5
Good
847 reviews
Location
5.1 km from city centre
$39
11 Hof Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Set in a 19th-century building in Cape Town, Ashanti Lodge Backpackers combines an old-world feel with contemporary amenities, including free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. It is ideally located for those wishing to discover the area's attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
234 reviews
Location
2.9 km from city centre
$23
107 Main Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Located in Cape Town, the hostel is a short walk from Cape Town Stadium and provides a swimming pool. It offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
1131 reviews
Location
3.8 km from city centre
$25
20 Briza Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Boasting a bowling alley, Saltycrax Backpackers and Adventures is located in Cape Town and offers comfortable accommodation. It is ideally positioned for those wishing to visit the area's popular attractions.
Parking
7.1
Good
350 reviews
Location
12.3 km from city centre
$26
Oude Molen Eco Village Alexandra Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Riverlodge Backpackers is located in Cape Town and is close to the area's popular attractions. It also provides a kids club, an outdoor pool and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Airport shuttle
4.8
Okay
1 reviews
Location
4.5 km from city centre
$46
78 Coral Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
@ Rosie's is situated in Cape Town and features complimentary Wi-Fi. It also offers a sun deck, a tour desk and a swimming pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.5
Excellent
14 reviews
Location
13.1 km from city centre
$48
20 Roos St, Winslow, Gordon's Bay, Gordon's Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
The Yard Cape Town is located in Cape Town and offers free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.5
Excellent
40 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
$78
43 Royal Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Cape Capsules is situated in Cape Town and provides guests with free Wi-Fi. It is ideally located for those wanting to discover the area's attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.5
Good
159 reviews
Location
19.8 km from city centre
$31
Tips for booking hostels in Cape Town
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 25 April 2024.
| Cheapest month: | September |
|---|---|
| Most expensive month: | November |
| Average price in Cape Town: | $31/night |
| Cheapest price found: | $12/night |
| Cheapest day: | Tuesday |
| Most expensive day: | Wednesday |
$13 - $52
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.$22 - $75
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.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 $15 per night. There is currently one property in Cape Town that can be booked for this price. Long Street Backpackers is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2024
These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Cape Town at the moment. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
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209 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$15
Avg. per night
46 Roeland Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$17
Avg. per night
57 Milton Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$18
Avg. per night
2 Cavalcade Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
3.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$20
Avg. per night
91 Loop Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$20
Avg. per night
208 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$20
Avg. per night
179 Main Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
4.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$22
Avg. per night
82 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$22
Avg. per night
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 25 April 2024.
We've come across the following hostels in Cape Town with different price and hostel class options. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hostel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
2 Cavalcade Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$20
3 stars
3 stars
57 Milton Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
$18
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Other accommodations in Cape Town
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1 Century City Boulevard, Century City, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
6.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$95
Avg. per night
$496
Avg. per night
$32
Avg. per night
Cnr Dock And Alfred Roads, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$125
Avg. per night
Portswood Road, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
3.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$195
Avg. per night