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Riverlodge Backpackers

Oude Molen Village, Cape Town

Riverlodge Backpackers

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]

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33 South Boutique Backpackers

48 Trill Rd, Observatory, Cape Town

33 South Boutique Backpackers

Independently Voted one of the World's best backpackers in 'The Guardian - World's Best Boutique Hostels' 2009, 33 South is the Boutique Backpackers destination of choice!
Situated in 'OBZ' (Observatory) the bohemian student neighborhood of Cape Town, 33 South is in the center of everything hot and happening! Jam-packed with ... ...[read more]

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17 on Loader

17 Loader Street De Waterkant

17 on Loader

Boast to your family and friends that you have actually stayed in 'de Waterkant' - the hippest, trendiest and most desirable Quarter in Cape Town! This 'Village' is within walking distance of most attractions, and 17 on Loader Guest House is your perfect base from which to start your explorations......Situated ... ...[read more]

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23 Braemer

23 Braemer Road GreenPoint, Cape Town

23 Braemer

Independent blizz: 23 Braemer in Green Point, Cape Town, is situated just above the Waterfront, with self catering accomodation in a very quiet and secure location. The rooms, which have their own access from a lush garden are in a separate apartment. There are 2 double rooms available (sharing 1 ... ...[read more]

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33 South Boutique Backpackers

48 Trill Rd Observatory

33 South Boutique Backpackers

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]

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A Sunflower Stop

179 Main Road Green Point

A Sunflower Stop

400m from 2010 Soccer Stadium - Bookings open - contact us directly.We provide travelers and backpackers worldwide with a most relaxing and enjoyable fun time whilst in the Cape.Join us for a comfy stay in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where the sun is shining and people are splashing around ... ...[read more]

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Abantu Lodge and Backpackers

177 Long Street

Abantu Lodge and Backpackers

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]

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Abe Bailey Backpackers Lodge

11 Maynard Road

Abe Bailey Backpackers Lodge

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]

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Afrique du Sud Backpackers

Corner St. Johns and Main Roads Sea Point

Afrique du Sud Backpackers

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]

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Alive! Affordable Accommodation

4 Beyers Street Woodstock

Alive! Affordable Accommodation

A clean, vibe-y, family run establishment with a mod African feel to it close to the centre of Cape Town. AAA is situated in an area that is a slice of Cape Town life you will experience nowhere else. It is very close to public transport and about 7 minutes ... ...[read more]

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Altona Lodge

Croxteith Avenue Green point Cape Town

Altona Lodge

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]

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Ashanti Lodge Gardens

11 Hof Street Gardens

Ashanti Lodge Gardens

Ashanti Lodge and Travel Centre is stylishly housed by an Afro-Victorian mansion, complete with a pool and more spacious balconies, palm-fringed sundecks and mountain views than you could possibly hope for. Set in chilled parkland, but within walking distance of the city centre, we offer all accommodation options, including ... ...[read more]

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Ashanti Lodge Green Point

23 Antrim Road Green Point

Ashanti Lodge 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]

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Ashby Manor Guesthouse

242 High Level Road Fresnaye

Ashby Manor Guesthouse

Ashby Manor guest house is a beautiful large self catering Victorian home in the exclusive area of Fresnaye beneath the Lion's Head mountain in Seapoint. Some of the rooms have lead onto wrap around balconies with stunning views of Sea Point and the Ocean.There is a fully equipped kitchen ... ...[read more]

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Backpackers on Castle

57 Castle Street 8001

Backpackers on Castle

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]

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Bantry Bay Guesthouse

9 Brompton Ave

Bantry Bay Guesthouse

Very central and conveniently located near the most beautiful beaches of South Africa, we welcome you to this quiet and very comfortable Guesthouse in beautiful, windfree Bantry Bay, probably the best part of Cape Town.We enjoy having travellers and will do every effort to make your stay as pleasant as ... ...[read more]

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Bella Ev Guest House

8 Camp Road Muizenberg 7945

Bella Ev Guest House

To stay in Muizenberg is an excellent choice. We are 25 min from the centre of town, connected by a dual carriage way and frequent train service.Muizenberg has one of the most famous beaches in the world with safe swimming, exciting surfing and magnificent walks. From Bella Ev the whole ... ...[read more]

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Big Blue Backpackers

7 Vesperdene Road Green Point CT 8001

Big Blue Backpackers

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]

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Blue Mountain Backpackers

208 Long Street Cape Town

Blue Mountain Backpackers

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]

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Cape Coast Views

95 High Level Road Green Point

Cape Coast Views

Cape Coast Views offers spacious and exclusive accommodation with stunning views over Table Bay, Robben Island and the Atlantic Seaboard. Located in Green Point, Cape Town, our well appointed guest bedroom sleeps two in comfort. The room with private entrance has a queen sized double bed and en-suite bathroom with ... ...[read more]

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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.