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Ashanti Lodge Green Point
23 Antrim Road Green Point
Ashanti rocks again - this time in Green Point. With absolutely brand-new everything this sleek and stylish renovated building is perfectly positioned for the Waterfront, Stadium, beaches and city centre. Still with the renowned service and professionalism of Ashanti Gardens, Green Point offers a quieter stay - albeit with ... ...[read more]
The Backpack & Africa Travel Centre
74 New Church Street
Current Special - 50% dicount on all our beds with a minimum of two nights. From now until 30 November 2009Voted Best Hostel in South Africa 2008 and third Best Hostel in Africa 2008. Voted No.2 hostel in Africa 2007 and Voted Best Hostel in Africa 2005 by Hostelworld ... ...[read more]
Backpackers District Six
Cnr Constitution Distrct Six
Backpackers District Six -within the historical Castle Hotel Building - is situated in the rapidly developing new East City precinct of Cape Town.Two minutes walk to the District Six Museum, 5 minutes walk to The Cape town Castle . Both the Assembly and Chevelle Night Clubs are within 1 minutes ... ...[read more]
Cape Town Backpackers
New Church Street 81 Tamboerskloof
VOTED NUMBER 1 HOSTEL IN AFRICA 2006 & 2007 BY HOSTELWORLD CUSTOMERS!!!'Puts many mid range hotels to shame' - Lonely Planet Cape Town 2007'The backpacker hostel grows up at this stylish place' - Lonely Planet South Africa 2007 Cape Town Backpackers is a bright and friendly backpackers with plenty of ... ...[read more]
eKasie Backpackers
B 387 Benyano Crescent Khayelitsha
Experience the township vibe with the only Backpacker in the township Cape Town, offering authentic cultural experience. Come stay with us and exchange cultures.eKasie Backpackers is mainly self-catering but also prepares and provides meals on request. Visitors are able to help themselves to a basic breakfast, and thereafter join one ... ...[read more]
Riverlodge Backpackers
Oude Molen Village, Cape Town
River Lodge offers the best of both city and country living. A fantastic backpackers – self catering, clean & homely, high ceilings, wooden floors – cozy in winter, cool in summer.
In our large spacious kitchen you can indulge in your favorite pastimes, chilling at the bar, lazing by the ... ...[read more]
Abe Bailey Backpackers Lodge
11 Maynard Road
Situated between the mountains and the sea (within walking distance of both) Abe Bailey is an excellent base from whence to explore the spectacular False Bay coast (known for its excellent surfing beaches and whale watching). The facility has a number of dorms with a total of 32 beds, plus ... ...[read more]
Altona Lodge
Croxteth Avenue Green point
Relax, refresh and revive at this vibrant hostel in the heart of Cape Town's lively Green Point district. As well as having its own individual vibe it's also only 5 minutes travel from the city centre and is ideally situated for some of Cape Town's most famous beaches and ... ...[read more]
Kimberley Hotel Back Packers
48 Roeland Street
The Kimberley Hotel is a 113 year old landmark building situated 3 minutes from the city centre. Offering 11 bedrooms, a coffee shop, Traditional English pub (3rd oldest in Cape Town) with a sunset wrap around balcony.Rooms are made up of dorms , private rooms and private en ... ...[read more]
Afrique du Sud Backpackers
Corner St. Johns and Main Roads Sea Point
Afrique du Sud Backpackers (old St John's Lodge- est.1989) is one of the oldest in Cape Town and is the best-positioned seaside Lodge in Cape Town. It nestles comfortably between the Atlantic Ocean and Lion's Head and has the city and Waterfront on one side and the renowned Camps ... ...[read more]
Backpackers on Castle
57 Castle Street 8001
Castle Street Backpackers is situated in the heart of the City, just one block away from the Cape Town Tourist Information Centre and within walking distance of train & bus stations, shops, restaurants, night spots and major attractions. Our lodge is small, clean, cosy and secure. Our job is to ... ...[read more]
Big Blue Backpackers
7 Vesperdene Road Green Point CT 8001
One of the closest Lodges to the Waterfront, the Big Blue is a spacious (and we mean spacious) place. Thanks to its generous proportions, social and sleeping areas don't overlap so party animals and slumberers alike can find their own balance.When you're not checking out Cape Town's night life (which ... ...[read more]
Blue Mountain Backpackers
208 Long Street Cape Town
Located in trendy Long Street, surrounded by bars, restaurants and shops, you will be right where you want to be if you enjoy city life. This Victorian building, which started out as a Hotel at the turn of the century, now sleeps backpackers and tourists. This perfect location on ... ...[read more]
Carnival Court
255 Long Street
Located in trendy Long Street in a Victorian building, Carnival Court is in the middle of all the action with lots of bars, clubs and restaurants lining the street. If you enjoy city life, this is the place to be!This grand old building has three giant floors of cosy rooms ... ...[read more]
Light House Lodge
Oude Molen Village Alexandra Road
Situated within the Oude Molen Eco Village, Lighthouse Farm Lodge offers the best of both city and country living. The village is evolving through a private sector / government partnership into a sustainable neighbourhood because of its unique combination of wetland bird sanctuary, horse riding, organic gardens, farmstall, art studios ... ...[read more]
Zebra Crossing
82 New Church street Gardens
Clean, quiet and friendly, Zebra Crossing is situated at the foot of Table Mountain close to cafe's, cinemas, supermarkets and museums. Centrally located just up from trendy Kloof street, 5 minutes walk from vibrant Long street , 5 minutes by taxi from the Waterfront and Table Mountain Cableway and within ... ...[read more]
Cat and Moose Backpackers Lodge
305 Long Street 8001
Established in 1995, we are housed in a historical building built in 1792, one of the original Central Cape Town dwellings. Our charming building is set against the backdrop of the majestic Table Mountain and encloses a leafy, sunny and private courtyard with splash-pool. The Cat & Moose is within ... ...[read more]
33 South Boutique Backpackers
48 Trill Rd Observatory
FREE BREAKFAST!!! Plus: young vibrant staff, adventure-packed days, exciting nights, chilled-to-the-max braais and the comfiest beds also included. Centrally located in the legendary OBZ, the funky and vibey neighbourhood with some of Cape Town's most adored live band venues, comedy clubs, restaurants, pubs and bars.'Forget everything you once thought or ... ...[read more]
Abantu Lodge and Backpackers
177 Long Street
If you need the base that is truly in the middle of the very best Mother City and it's surrounds are famous for; the perfect spot from which you can explore and experience it all, Abantu is the ideal place for you. Looking at this petite, elegantly restored Victorian gem ... ...[read more]
Green Elephant
57 Milton Road Observatory
The Green Elephant - friendly, personal and experienced in travel - is in the lively student area of Observatory. ***WINTER SPECIALS NOW AVAILABLE TO HOSTELWORLD ONLY***We consistently have the friendliest managers around, and our South African permanent staff mix with experienced travellers to give authentic travel memories of Cape ... ...[read more]
Why stay in Cape Town?
Cape Town isn't South Africa's capital, but the South African Parliament is located there. It's the second largest city in the country as well as its southernmost city. In addition to being a great destination on its own, it is also a nice base for exploring South Africa's famous Cape Winelands region.
Among the many sights worth visiting in Cape Town is the Castle of Good Hope, the lovely Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and Robben Island, which is where apartheid era's political prisoners (including Nelson Mandela) were held. Tours are sometimes conducted by former prisoners, which can make for an especially enlightening visit. The District Six Museum commemorates the area which stayed multiracial into the 1960s, despite the government's pressure to declare it for whites only. The area was eventually bulldozed and its residents thrown out. The Bo-Kaap neighborhood, where the Muslim descendants of SE Asian slaves used to live, is a nice place to wander and has lots of great places to eat. The Victoria and Albert Waterfront has plenty of shops and restaurants, and it's where you'll probably go to begin tours of Robben Island and other nearby area attractions. For a commanding view, get a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain - but be sure to bring a jacket.
There are lots of budget accommodations in Cape Town, so sleeping cheap shouldn't be a challenge. Just remember that "hostels" are not just for the young backpacking crowd - they're perfect for any budget-minded traveler who wants to meet fellow travelers. A few Cape Town hostels worth noting are highlighted here.
The Daddy Long Legs Boutique Hotel has 13 rooms, each with a unique design, in a four-story Victorian building on Long Street. Cape Town Backpackers is listed in guidebooks, and is located in the city's shopping and cafe district. It has everything from dorm-style rooms to "honeymoon suites."
Inn Long Street is, as the name indicates, on the popular Long Street and the staff will help you arrange for anything you might want to do in the area. The Backpack & Africa Travel Centre proudly engages in Fair Trade practices and comes recommende by guidebooks.
And don't worry if none of these hostels sounds like just what you're looking for. There are plenty of Cape Town hostels where those came from. Keep reading the descriptions listed here until you find the right one for you.
If you need anything else for your trip, you're in the right place. You can search for cheap airfare to Cape Town and get on your way. And you can also read more about the city before you get there in our Cape Town Travel Guide.

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