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Hostels in Cape Town, South Africa

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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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La casa on plein

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

3.1
91 Loop Boutique Hostel Photo
No. 1 most popular

91 Loop Boutique Hostel

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

8.2
Urban Hive Backpackers Photo
No. 2 most popular

Urban Hive Backpackers

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

7.2
Woodstock
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V&A Backpackers Woodstock Photo
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V&A Backpackers Woodstock

336 Victoria Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5.1

Cheap hotels in Cape Town

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

La casa on plein

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

3.1
1072626063

Biscuit Mill Woodstock Backpackers

336 Victoria Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5.7
1072686559

Blue Eagle Backpackers

336 Victoria Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

4.4
1072618963

Highbury Back Packers

19 Downing Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

1.0
1072565034

Home Away From Home

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

2.8
10237163

M and B MotherCity Backpackers

61 Wale Street 5th Floor, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5.1
1073245603
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Urban Hive Backpackers Photo

Urban Hive Backpackers

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

7.2
3558389
Never at Home Green Point Photo

Never at Home Green Point

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

8.8
162685
Green Elephant Backpackers Photo

Green Elephant Backpackers

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

7.6
124910
A Sunflower Stop Backpackers Photo

A Sunflower Stop Backpackers

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

8.6
403273
91 Loop Boutique Hostel Photo

91 Loop Boutique Hostel

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

8.2
2416865
Never at Home Kloof Street Photo

Never at Home Kloof Street

73 Kloof Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.6
1070677089

momondo's favourite hostels in Cape Town

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Saltycrax Backpackers and Surf Hostel

20 Briza Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.1
€35
Riverlodge Backpackers Photo

Riverlodge Backpackers

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

6.7
€31

Serenity Shores Backpackers

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

7.6
€29

Blue Eagle Backpackers

336 Victoria Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

4.4
€10

M and B MotherCity Backpackers

61 Wale Street 5th Floor, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5.1
€22

Home Away From Home

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

2.8
€11

Biscuit Mill Woodstock Backpackers

336 Victoria Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5.7
€12

Kite Den - Surf Kite Sleep Hostel

1 Stirling Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

€44

Ben Your Friend Youth Foundation

11 Maynard Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

7.0
€26

When to book a hostel in Cape Town

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Low seasonJulycheapest month to stay
High seasonAugustmost expensive time to stay
40%expected price decrease
35%expected price increase

Price

€12 - €32

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Information about staying in Cape Town

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

On average, momondo users who have stayed at Cape Town hostels have stayed for 7 days. On average, a 7-days stay at a hostel in Cape Town will cost €260.

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

On average, a hostel in Cape Town will cost you €37/night which is 28% less than 3 star hotels and 53% less than 4 star hotels. Hostels would be considered a very good deal compared to 3 star or 4 star hotels

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

As of July 2026, there are 10,914 operators available to choose from for hotels in Cape Town.

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