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
Search hostels in City CentreTamboerskloof
Search hostels in TamboerskloofZebra Crossing Backpacker
82 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Villa Viva Cape Town
74 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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
Star legend backpackers - Parow
98 Alexandra Street Star legend, Parow, Western Cape, South Africa
Get the best value hostel in Cape Town
These hostels have the best prices for their ratings
Never at Home Kloof Street
73 Kloof Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Curiocity Green Point
153 Main Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
momondo's favourite hostels in Cape Town
Learn more about these user-preferred hostels in Cape Town
When to book a hostel in Cape Town
Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in Cape Town
| Low season | September | cheapest month to stay |
| High season | March | most expensive time to stay |
| 81% | expected price decrease | |
| 48% | expected price increase |
Price | €6 - €62 |
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| Cheapest day of week | Friday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| Highest day of week | Saturday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| €21 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| €44 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day |
Information about staying in Cape Town
Read these important travel tips before booking a hostel in Cape Town
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 9 days. On average, a 9-days stay at a hostel in Cape Town will cost €292.
Are Cape Town hostels a better deal than Cape Town hotels?
On average, a hostel in Cape Town will cost you €32/night which is 33% less than 3 star hotels, 47% less than 4 star hotels, and 84% less than 5 star hotels. Hostels would be considered a very good deal compared to 3 star, 4 star, or 5 star hotels.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Cape Town?
As of April 2025, there are 10,622 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 were last updated today.