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8.1

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91 Loop Boutique Hostel

91 Loop Street
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Free Wi-Fi
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Express check-in/ -out
Cycling
Canoeing
Snorkelling
Diving
Board games
Luggage storage
Locker room
No pets allowed
24-hour reception
24-hour security
No smoking on site
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This property is located 3.1 km from the prominent Lion's Head Mountain. Within only 150 metres away guests can visit AVA Gallery. Mama Africa restaurant with African cuisine is at a distance of 500 metres.

The venue provides accommodation not far from Bo-Kaap Museum.

Certain units feature views of the courtyard. The rooms come with a separate toilet and a shower.

Cape Town train station can be found 650 metres away and a 19-minute drive will take you to Cape Town International airport.

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Average price 15 US$

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7.0

Good

(59 Reviews)

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Riverlodge Backpackers

Oude Molen Eco Village Alexandra Road, Pinelands
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Free Wi-Fi
Car park
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The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 15 km from Riverlodge Backpackers. The hostel's location is close to Oude Molen Eco Village. Serving Mediterranean meals, Magica Roma Restaurant is about 12 minutes’ walk away.

This property comprises 16 rooms. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.

The accommodation lies only 100 metres away from Pinelands train station.

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Average price 12 US$

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8.8

Good

(1148 Reviews)

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Never At Home Green Point

107 Main Road
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Electric kettle
Shared kitchen
Air conditioning
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Outdoor swimming pool
Flat-screen TV
Billiard tables
Hiking
Snorkelling
Diving
Golf course
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Cots
Board games
Luggage storage
Locker room
No pets allowed
Paid airport shuttle
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Non-smoking rooms
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The accommodation is a 5-minute drive from Two Oceans Aquarium and a 10-minute drive from the inventively designed retail Watershed Market. Its prime location offers direct access to Woolworths Green Point. Guests can enjoy Chinese meals in Best of Asia, which is about 100 metres away.

The hostel consists of 36 rooms.

The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 1.6 km from Never At Home Green Point.

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Average price 13 US$

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8.2

Good

(348 Reviews)

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Ashanti Lodge Backpackers

11 Hof Street
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Electric kettle
Shared kitchen
Laundry
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Coffee shop
Outdoor swimming pool
Flat-screen TV
Billiard tables
Hiking
Cycling
Canoeing
Snorkelling
Diving
Wind surfing
Horseback riding
Golf course
Tennis court
Sun loungers
Children's buffet
Board games
Luggage storage
Locker room
No pets allowed
Paid airport shuttle
24-hour security
Non-smoking rooms
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Offering proximity to the four-screen Labia Theatre, the property is ideally placed in the very heart of Cape Town. It is located a 15-minute walk from city centre. The area offers dining choices, such as Oasis Bistro and Aubergine within 650 metres of the venue.

The accommodation is set in City Bowl district near Bertram House.

The rooms also have carpeted floor. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.

Cape Town International airport is a 19-minute drive away.

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Average price 12 US$

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8.6

Good

(726 Reviews)

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Never At Home Kloof Street

73 Kloof Street
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Free parking
Shared kitchen
Laundry
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Leisure/ TV room
Table tennis
Hiking
Cycling
Yoga class
DVDs/ Videos for children
Board games
Luggage storage
Locker room
No pets allowed
Paid airport shuttle
24-hour reception
No smoking on site
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The hostel is located in City Bowl district, 2.3 km from the bastion fort "Castle of Good Hope". The property's location is close to Christopher Moller Art Gallery. Arnold's Restaurant serves European dishes and lies 5 minutes' walk away.

The four-screen Labia Theatre is also set within easy reach.

Never At Home Kloof Street features 39 rooms. Private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower are provided for guests' use.

Lower Kloof bus stop is 250 metres away.

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Average price 114 US$

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7.5

Good

(141 Reviews)

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Kimberly Backpacker Hotel

46 Roeland Street
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Laundry
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Snack bar
Flat-screen TV
Express check-in/ -out
VIP check-in/ -out
Darts
Game room
Board games
Luggage storage
Locker room
No pets allowed
24-hour security
No smoking on site
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Located in City Bowl district, the property is also close to Slave Lodge Museum. A 25-minute walk will take guests to Cape Town International Convention Centre. I Love my Laundry is around 100 metres away.

Kimberly Backpacker Hotel lies close to Fugard Theatre.

This property offers 23 rooms.

Cape Town International airport is around 18 minutes' drive away.

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Average price 14 US$

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7.9

Good

(615 Reviews)

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Atlantic Point Backpackers Hotel

2 Cavalcade Road, Green Point
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Free Wi-Fi
Car park
Swimming pool
Flat-screen TV
Breakfast
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The property is situated in the entertainment area of Cape Town with quick access to Out of this World. City centre of Cape Town is less than 2 km away. Serving a variety of dishes, vida e caffe Green Point and Shift Espresso Bar are just 200 metres away.

Atlantic Point Backpackers Hostel features 11 rooms.

The nearest airport is Cape Town International, located 1.4 km from this venue.

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Average price 19 US$

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8.1

Good

(1142 Reviews)

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Long Street Backpackers (Adults Only) Hostel

209 Long Street
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Shared kitchen
Laundry
Bar/ Lounge area
Welcome drink
Aerobics
Leisure/ TV room
Adults only
Table tennis
Billiard tables
Hiking
Beach access
Game room
Board games
Luggage storage
Locker room
No pets allowed
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Non-smoking rooms
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The accommodation is situated in the entertainment area of Cape Town with quick access to Slave Lodge Museum. The 220 - sq - km Table Mountain National Park is 4.2 km away. The property is placed in City Bowl district, within a 5-minute walk of BEERHOUSE on Long brew pub.

Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium is located nearby.

They are also decorated with parquetry flooring. Long Street Backpackers Hostel has a separate toilet and a shower as well as access to shared bathroom.

Cape Town train station can be found 900 metres away and a 20-minute drive will take you to Cape Town International airport.

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Average price 10 US$

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7.0

Good

(498 Reviews)

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Green Elephant Backpackers

57 Milton Road
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Off-site car park
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Shared kitchen
Laundry
Bar/ Lounge area
Snack bar
Plunge pool
Leisure/ TV room
Express check-in/ -out
Sun loungers
Board games
Luggage storage
Locker room
No pets allowed
Paid airport shuttle
24-hour reception
Non-smoking rooms
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This budget venue is 5 km away from the centre of Cape Town. The cobbled Greenmarket Square is within 10 minutes' drive away. Jerry's Burger Bar gastropub is situated 250 metres of the hostel.

The property is nestled in Observatory district steps away from Holy Name Catholic Church.

The hostel consists of 15 rooms. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.

The nearest airport is Cape Town International, located 15 km from the venue.

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6.9

Good

(600 Reviews)

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Motown By Mojo Hostel

16 Saint Johns Road
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Off-site car park
Electric kettle
Shared kitchen
Leisure/ TV room
Adults only
Express check-in/ -out
VIP check-in/ -out
Table tennis
Hiking
Snorkelling
Diving
Golf course
Bowling
Cots
Locker room
No pets allowed
Paid airport shuttle
24-hour security
Non-smoking rooms
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Located in Sea Point district, the property is also close to The Point Mall. The city centre can be reached within a 30-minute walk. Guests may enjoy dishes of Italian cuisine served in Primi, which is about 300 metres away.

Motown By Mojo Hostel is within walking distance of Woolworths Piazza St John.

The rooms have views of the garden. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.

Cape Town International airport is around 25 km away.

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Average price 16 US$

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7.3

Good

(947 Reviews)

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Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel

208 Long Street
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Car park
Shared kitchen
Laundry
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Welcome drink
Picnic area/ Tables
Leisure/ TV room
Adults only
VIP check-in/ -out
Hiking
Game room
Board games
Luggage storage
Locker room
No pets allowed
Paid airport shuttle
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Non-smoking rooms
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Located in City Bowl district, the property is also close to Parliament of South Africa. Gardens Centre is 15 minutes' walk away. Serving diverse dishes, Carne on Keerom and BEERHOUSE on Long are just 150 metres away.

Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel is within walking distance of Cape Town Museum.

The rooms have views of the city. The shared bathroom comes with a separate toilet, a shower, and a sink.

The nearest airport is Cape Town International, located 1 km from this venue.

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Average price 14 US$

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8.5

Good

(364 Reviews)

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House On The Hill Hostel

5 Norman Road
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Off-site car park
Electric kettle
Shared kitchen
Outdoor dining area
Leisure/ TV room
Express check-in/ -out
VIP check-in/ -out
Hiking
Cycling
Canoeing
Wind surfing
Horseback riding
Golf course
Cots
Board games
Luggage storage
Pets allowed
Paid airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
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Set in Green Point district, the property is also close to the R4.5 - billion Cape Town Stadium. It will take 25 minutes' walk to District Six Memorial Museum. El Rodizio Cafe offers Brazilian dishes and lies 250 metres away.

Major Cape Town sights, such as Shift, are located nearby.

This hostel offers 9 rooms. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.

Cape Town International airport is 21 minutes' drive from the venue.

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Average price 73 US$

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7.0

Good

(709 Reviews)

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Big Blue Backpackers Hostel

7 Vesperdene Road, Green Point
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Off-site car park
Shared kitchen
Laundry
Bar/ Lounge area
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Picnic area/ Tables
Outdoor swimming pool
Leisure/ TV room
VIP check-in/ -out
Table tennis
Billiard tables
Hiking
Golf course
Sun loungers
Board games
Luggage storage
Locker room
No pets allowed
24-hour security
No smoking on site
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The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 25 km from Big Blue Backpackers Hostel. City centre of Cape Town is less than 2 km away. Serving a wide range of dishes, Bootlegger Green Point and Shego are about 250 metres from the property.

Major Cape Town sights, such as Woolworths Green Point, are located nearby.

Big Blue Backpackers Hostel features 49 rooms. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.

Upper Portswood bus stop lies within 150 metres away.

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Average price 11 US$

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4.6

Good

(120 Reviews)

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City View Backpakers Capetown

61 Wale Street
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Free Wi-Fi
Electric kettle
Shared kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hiking
No pets allowed
No smoking on site
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While staying at this property, guests have access to Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village Neighbourhood. It will take about 25 minutes to walk to Two Oceans Aquarium. Offering Southern-Italian meals, Bocca is around 150 metres away.

Major Cape Town sights, such as The African Portrait Art Gallery, are located nearby.

City View Capetown By M & B Hostel features 19 rooms. A separate toilet, a bath, and a shower are provided.

The accommodation lies only 950 metres away from Cape Town train station.

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Average price 8 US$

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8.0

Good

(137 Reviews)

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The Lenox Hostel

2 Mill Street, Gardens, 8001
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Wi-Fi
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Located in City Bowl district, the property is also close to Gardens Shopping Centre. Robben Island Ferry is within a 10-minute drive of the venue. Mai Thai Sushi Gardens lies within 5-minute walk of The Lenox Hostel.

Gardens Centre is placed next to the property.

The hostel consists of 76 rooms.

Cape Town International airport is nestled around 20 km away.

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Average price 56 US$

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9.1

Good

(1000 Reviews)

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The Big - Luxury Backpackers Hostel

18 Thornhill Road, Green Point
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Off-site car park
Shared kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Coffee shop
Outdoor swimming pool
Leisure/ TV room
Hiking
Cycling
Canoeing
Snorkelling
Diving
Horseback riding
Golf course
Yoga class
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Game room
Children's play area
Cots
Board games
Luggage storage
Locker room
No pets allowed
Paid airport shuttle
24-hour reception
24-hour security
No smoking on site
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Centrally set in the Green Point district, The Big - Luxury Backpackers Hostel is situated a few steps from Woolworths Green Point. It is a 5-minute drive from The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island. Guests can try European meals in the Cafe Extrablatt located 450 metres away.

20 guest rooms come with elegant furnishings and overlook the courtyard. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.

The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 25 km from the hostel.

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Average price 33 US$

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8.5

Good

(615 Reviews)

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A Sunflower Stop Backpackers

179 Main Road
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Off-site car park
Shared kitchen
Laundry
Poolside snack bar
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Picnic area/ Tables
Sports trainer
Outdoor swimming pool
Leisure/ TV room
Express check-in/ -out
VIP check-in/ -out
Hiking
Cycling
Canoeing
Fishing
Snorkelling
Diving
Wind surfing
Horseback riding
Golf course
Tennis court
Aqua park
Bowling
Squash
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Board games
Luggage storage
Locker room
No pets allowed
Paid airport shuttle
24-hour security
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Set in Green Point district, the property is also close to Three Anchor Bay. The imaginatively designed South African Jewish Museum is nestled 2.7 km away. Offering various dining options, Green & Vegan and Love Revenge Cappuccino are about a 7-minute walk away.

A Sunflower Stop Backpackers Hostel features 23 rooms. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.

Cape Town International airport lies within a 21-minute drive away.

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Average price 20 US$

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8.0

Good

(551 Reviews)

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Wunderlux Hostel

8 Glengariff Road
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Flat-screen TV
Cots
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Located in Sea Point district, the property is also close to Three Anchor Bay. The city centre can be reached within a 30-minute walk. Love Revenge Cappuccino and The Chicken Shop with delectable delicacies are 300 metres away.

Wunderlux Hostel is within walking distance of Sea Point Public Library.

The venue consists of 72 rooms. A separate toilet and a shower are provided.

Cape Town International airport is around 25 km away.

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Average price 20 US$

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8.2

Good

(438 Reviews)

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Zebra Crossing Backpacker Hostel

82 New Church Street
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Free Wi-Fi
Shared kitchen
Laundry
Bar/ Lounge area
Coffee shop
Leisure/ TV room
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Locker room
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Located in City Bowl district, the property is also close to the four-screen Labia Theatre. The prominent Lion's Head Mountain is within 5 minutes by car. Offering a broad choice of meals, Jerry's Burger Bar Kloof and Rick's Cafe Americain are within 5 minutes’ stroll.

The venue provides accommodation not far from Kloof Street.

The property contains 17 rooms.

The nearest airport is Cape Town International, within 20 km from the hostel.

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Average price 12 US$

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7.6

Good

(75 Reviews)

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Serenity Shores Backpackers

28A Blaauwberg Road
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Free Wi-Fi
Off-site car park
Shared kitchen
Outdoor swimming pool
Leisure/ TV room
Playpen
Locker room
No pets allowed
Paid airport shuttle
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The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 30 km from Serenity Shores Backpackers Hostel. Guests can enjoy Italian cuisine in Panarottis Bayside located 550 metres away.

The accommodation is rather close to Beach.

Serenity Shores Backpackers Hostel features 20 rooms. A bathtub, a separate toilet, and a shower are provided.

Tritonia bus stop lies within 350 metres away.

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Average price 23 US$

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Cape Town Backpackers Hostel

81 New Church Street, Tamboerskloof
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Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor dining area
Flat-screen TV
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Centrally set in the Sea Point district, Cape Town Backpackers Hostel is situated a few steps from Queens Beach. Bree Street is 3.5 km from the property. Brian's Pub and Tajmahal Restaurant, offering assorted delicacies, are 450 metres from the venue.

Cape Town Backpackers Hostel features 12 rooms. A tub, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet are provided.

Cape Town International airport is located 25 km from the property.

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Average price 131 US$

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Cape Town is a city that enchants visitors with its breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and vibrant atmosphere. For budget-conscious travelers, hostels offer an excellent alternative for accommodation, enabling you to experience the city's charm without breaking the bank. With a wide range of options available, from lively communal spaces to cozy private rooms, hostels in Cape Town cater to every type of traveler. Many of these establishments foster strong social connections, providing an ideal environment for meeting fellow explorers. In this guide, we've curated a selection of some of the best hostels to consider during your stay, ensuring you make the most of your adventure in South Africa's Mother City.