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Hostels in Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa
11 Nov — 12 Nov2

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Top hostels in Cape Town

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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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Best value

La casa on plein

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

2.4
91 Loop Boutique Hostel Photo
No. 1 most popular

91 Loop Boutique Hostel

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

8.2
Long Street Backpackers Photo
No. 2 most popular

Long Street Backpackers

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

8.0
Urban Hive Backpackers Photo
No. 3 most popular

Urban Hive Backpackers

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

7.3
Woodstock
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Blue Eagle Backpackers

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

5.5
No. 1 most popular

336 Victoria street Woodstock Capetown

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

5.8
Tamboerskloof
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Villa Viva Cape Town Photo
Best value

Villa Viva Cape Town

74 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.6
Zebra Crossing Backpacker Photo
No. 1 most popular

Zebra Crossing Backpacker

82 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.3
Gardens
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Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens Photo
Best value

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

11 Hof Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.1
Never at Home Kloof Street Photo
No. 1 most popular

Never at Home Kloof Street

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

8.6
No. 2 most popular

Sweetstay - Kloof Street

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

8.4
Curiocity Kloof Street Photo
No. 3 most popular

Curiocity Kloof Street

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

7.7

Cheap hotels in Cape Town

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

Blue Eagle Backpackers

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

5.5

336 on Victoria Backpackers

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

6.0

La casa on plein

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

2.4

55 On Plein

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

2.8

Home Away From Home

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

3.4

Highbury Back Packers

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

1.0
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91 Loop Boutique Hostel Photo

91 Loop Boutique Hostel

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

8.2
Villa Viva Cape Town Photo

Villa Viva Cape Town

74 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.6
Long Street Backpackers Photo

Long Street Backpackers

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

8.0
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens Photo

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

11 Hof Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.1
Never at Home Green Point Photo

Never at Home Green Point

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

8.7
Urban Hive Backpackers Photo

Urban Hive Backpackers

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

7.3

momondo's favourite hostels in Cape Town

Learn more about these user-preferred hostels in Cape Town
M&B Backpackers Photo

M&B Backpackers

61 Wale Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5.7
€28

City view BackPakers Capetown

61 Wale Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

4.7
€23
Soul Fam Hostel - Lgbtq Inclusive Photo

Soul Fam Hostel - Lgbtq Inclusive

6a August Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

9.0
€44

Serenity Shores Backpackers

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

7.6
€35

336 Victoria street Woodstock Capetown

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

5.8
€19

African Soul Surfer

13 York Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

7.8
€32
V&A Backpackers Woodstock Photo

V&A Backpackers Woodstock

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

4.0
€28

Mountain View Backpackers Cbd Wale Stree

61 Wale Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

4.8
€32

Home Away From Home

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

3.4
€10

Blue Eagle Backpackers

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

5.5
€10
At Rosies KiteHouse - Private rooms week to week, Monday to Monday Photo

At Rosies KiteHouse - Private rooms week to week, Monday to Monday

78 Coral Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

10.0
€69

55 On Plein

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

2.8
€14

Highbury Back Packers

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

1.0
€14

La casa on plein

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

2.4
€10

336 on Victoria Backpackers

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

6.0
€12

When to book a hostel in Cape Town

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Low seasonAugustcheapest month to stay
High seasonFebruarymost expensive time to stay
63%expected price decrease
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Price

€15 - €89

Cheapest day of weekThursdayis the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of weekTuesdayis the most expensive day of the week to book
€17is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day
€61is 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 10 days. On average, a 10-days stay at a hostel in Cape Town will cost €466.

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

Hostels in Cape Town are typically a good deal, but hostels actually have a 10% higher nightly rate than 1 star hotels.

What do past momondo users think of the hostels in Cape Town?

On average, momondo users have rated Cape Town hostels a 7.5 out of 10. This rating is better than 2-star (7.4) hotels in Cape Town. If you are looking for a comfortable and budget-friendly stay in Cape Town, momondo and its users would recommend looking into a hostel.

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

As of November 2025, there are 9,867 operators available to choose from for hotels in Cape Town.

When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Cape Town?

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