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South Africa Backpacker Hostels - Backpacker Hostels Southern Africa - Cape Town
Cape Town has a wide variety of hostels and backpackers to choose from. Every hostel in Cape Town and in South Africa is a unique entity. There are no mass produced hostelling franchises here. Have a look at each of the hostels and backpackers below and you are sure to find one that suits your budget, your needs or your particular taste. Please write to us about your travel and backpacking accommodation experiences in Cape Town. For more information on Cape Town, please scroll down to our travel guide section on your right.

South Africa Backpacker Hostels - Backpacker Hostels Southern Africa - Cape Town
  • Eco Wave Lodge
    Eco Wave Lodge is brand new accommodation in a modern and stylish mansion in Kommetjie, just 100 metres away from fabulous Long Beach and its excellent surf spots. Restaurants, pubs and a grocery store are just around the corner. Other attractions nearby are the Cape of Good Hope, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Boulder’s Beach, Kalk Bay and Muizenberg. The house is designed to offer guests a bright and friendly atmosphere with various balconies specifically designed to take advantage of the majestic views of the sea and the village. The house offers 4-bed rooms, double and single rooms. All the rooms have modern and clean shared bathrooms. Facilities Airport shuttle service Sun terrace with sea view Garden Braai area 2 kitchens Wi-Fi access Internet access Pool table Eco-friendly lodge Security Activities Horse riding on the beach Township tours Surf lessons Hiking Bikes for hire

  • Long Street Backpackers
    Long Street Backpackers is one of the original backpackers in Cape Town. It is famous for its friendly atmosphere and fantastic location. Set in a private oasis in the centre of Long Street, there are loads of eating, drinking and partying literally on your doorstep. This Cape Town hostel is appropriately one of the busiest year round, and you will always find some interesting characters to share some tips or relax over a cool drink. Coming up the funky mosaic stairwell you enter a large leafy courtyard surrounded by many small apartments that were long ago converted into backpacker rooms. All needs are catered for with sixteen bathrooms, a travellers bar, an awesome communal kitchen, pool table, TV room with cable and DVD, internet access, a huge BBQ and four large balconies to watch the colour of Cape Towns busiest street go by. Our hostel offers cheap Cape Town backpacker prices for both rooms and travel/tours. The dorm rooms have a maximum of just five beds and there are also twin, double and single rooms available. We have decades of experience with all the best tour providers and our staff will be able to help you make the most of your time and budget while travelling in South Africa. There are regular activities such as traditional braais (barbeques), the famous full moon party, beach days, sunset trips and more. A magnet for single travellers from all over the world, this is the place to meet fun people and share great times exploring Cape Towns many beautiful attractions. Most Backpackers in Cape Town want to climb Table Mountain, go to Cape Point, do a wine tour, hit the beach and enjoy the shopping, wonderful food and the nightlife for which Cape Town is well known. Long Street Backpackers is the easiest Cape Town Backpackers to discover all of these attractions and more. Sundays are very laid back in Cape Town, so we offer a free Pojtkie dinner for all our guests on Sunday nights. That is a spicy local style vegetable stew, which is sure to fill you up after a hard day on the beach or at the market.

  • Anzac Backpackers
    ANZAC Backpackers is nestled below Table Mountain in downtown Cape Town. Adjoining the lively Stags Head Inn on a heritage property. Our newly renovated spacious and vibrant hostel in Hope Street is within walking distance of Long Street at the heart of the city bowl.Our philosophy is simple, we want you to have fun and still be comfortable (we have some of the best showers in Cape Town). Everything from the balcony and barbeque area with views of Table Mountain to our massive pool room (with 6 tables) and bars will convince you that we have an awesome party atmosphere. Chat to our staff about your travel plans – they’re sure to give you some tips. They can also organise wine tours, Cape Point tours, shark cage diving, whale watching, sky diving, pub crawls and more, all at better rates than you can find yourself. Facilities Parking Kitchen Internet Lounge Meals  

  • Riverlodge Backpackers
    Riverlodge is situated at the Oude Molen Eco Village on the edge of a wetlands. We are centrally located to all of Cape Town’s attractions. Ony minutes away from both the airport and the city centre and close to the train station. At Riverlodge, fresh air and open spaces are in abundance. Chill out on a hammock in our secluded garden. We have the largest secure “in city” camping area, providing guests in 4x4’s and tents privacy and convenience. Enjoy a free drink on arrival at the bar, sample our hearty meals and experience our famous weekly braai’s (BBQ’s.) On chilly winter evenings, our fireplace is the best place to be. If you’re looking to do adrenalin activities, cultural tours, Make friends with the penguins, kayaking and shark cage diving, our friendly staff will book it for you.   At the Oude Molen Swimming Horse riding Meals at a farm stall   Riverlodge facilities Separate campsites for vehicles tents· Satellite TV 24 hour security Fresh linen Internet Kitchen Lockers Payphone

  • Green Elephant Backpackers
    CLICK HERE TO CHECK RATES AVAILABILITY (https://www.nightsbridge.co.za/bridge/book?bbid=14151) Green Elephant has been welcoming guests since 1994 - the early days of backpacking in South Africa. Naturally, we’ve gotten much experience over the years and this shows in the great service we offer. Our staff are quick, cheerful and always willing to offer a helping hand. We’re in Observatory, close to the university and hospitals and where young people from all countries get together to enjoy the nightlife. At the end of the day, it’s nice to amble over to Lower Main Road with its bars and hangouts and get a lesson of student culture in Cape Town. But at the start of the day, nothing beats waking up early and joining Nyasha, our mountain guide, on a walk up Table Mountain and watching the sunrise over the Hottentots Holland Mountains. Rent a bicycle and helmet at Green Elephant for R120 a day and explore the city on your own.At Green Elephant, we take responsible tourism seriously. We reduce, reuse, recycle and support community organisations. Facilities Kitchen Internet Meals Bar pool table Swimming pool Our Tours Wine Route Cape Point Township Mountain hikes Click Here for our latest rates. (https://www.nightsbridge.co.za/bridge/Search?bbid=14151)

  • Atlantic Point Backpackers
    Newly renovated, this grand modern 3 story mansion has all the facilities you would expect from a top quality backpackers such as; internet access, free Wi-Fi, BBQ area and an on the ball travel desk. We also have a lounge where you can relax while watching our 40” flat screen TV a fully equipped kitchen where you can cook up a storm or grab a drink and play a game of pool in our funky entertainment area. Choose from a variety of rooms, including mixed or female dorms, single bed dorms, and private rooms – some of which are en suite for added comfort.

  • Amber Tree Lodge Backpackers
    With sweeping views of Table Mountain from the terrace, Amber Tree Lodge has quickly built up a reputation as one of the city’s best backpacker-style lodges. Sleeping up to 20 people, we provide an intimate atmosphere and stylish accommodation in the trendy suburb of Tamboerskloof. We are a mere 10 minute walk away from the heart of Cape Town’s business and shopping district with the best restaurants, cafés, vibrant live music and entertainment venues. Public transport is easily accessible. Cape Town’s hotspots are all within a short travelling distance. Guests can choose between chic dorms or deluxe rooms with well-appointed facilities like spotless bathrooms, spacious showers, quality linen and comfortable beds. Amber Tree Lodge provides an eco-friendly environment with solar geysers, energy-saving bulbs and a recycling system for kitchen waste. ALL THIS FOR FREE Internet/Wi-Fi Breakfast Satellite TV DVD/movie collection Travel booking info Ceiling fans in rooms   AMENITIES Large, fully equipped kitchen Courtyard garden, hammock Secure off-street parking Night security Credit card facilities   ON OUR DOORSTEP Pub, café restaurants Laundromat Pharmacy Grocer Spa hair salon  

  • African heART Backpackers
    African heART offers afro-chic accommodation at affordable rates that include FREE internet access and a FREE breakfast! Located in the funky Observatory with a great selection of bars and restaurants all within walking distance. 'OBZ' is a cultural centre of Cape Town and 10 minutes to the city centre. Set in a historical Victorian building, we have revived the original wooden floors, archways and high ceilings with our own blend of contemporary design, vibrant colours, retro furniture, original artworks, spotless modern bathrooms and ultra-comfy beds. The lodge is run by a team of experienced travellers. We are focused on great service and hope to be the perfect start (or end) to your travels in South Africa.

  • Airstream Penthouse Park
    This is one of the most talked about, hip and happening places in South Africa - the Airstream Penthouse Park perched on top of the lovely Grand Daddy Hotel in the heart of Cape Town. More trailer flash than trailer trash, seven imported vintage Airstream Trailers were handed over to local artists and designers for an imaginative makeover. The result is a collection of rooftop suites that plays with the imagination and the senses. Your Airstream is enclosed by a tidy garden complete with US Postal Service mailboxes. Watch an outdoor movie on hot summer nights at The Pink Flamingo Cinema or enjoy a sundowner at the Airstream skybar. All the Airstreams are air-conditioned, incredibly well-insulated, have hot and cold running water, flushing toilets and showers. For those who want to pimp their park life and flash their trailer trash – or for those who simply want to experience the world’s only trailer park penthouse suite - just take the vintage elevator to the third floor, take the rooftop exit and enter the adventure. Firmly entrenched in the garden of The Grand Daddy’s rooftop, they are an offbeat alternative to conventional hotel accommodation and an excellent location for a private celebration with a small group of friends or family. Facilities En suite toilet/shower Mini bar Satellite TV Pure cotton linen Telephone Air-conditioning Room service Fully serviced

  • Aloha Lodge
    Aloha Lodge has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Our guests become our friends and over the years many have come back to stay with us. We are within walking distance of Milnerton Beach where you can enjoy beautiful sundowners, the clear view of Table Mountain and good surfing. The lodge is close to the city centre and 15 minutes from the airport. Facilities Lounge with pool table Games night on Thursdays Garden with outdoor pool and braai area Wireless internet Washing machine at low rate Large self-catering kitchen Parking Car hire We also offer short-term and long-term car rentals. Rates for a Toyota Tazz or City Golf start from R150 per day.