Cape Town hostels
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Best Cape Town hostels
Most recommended Cape Town hostels
Villa Viva Hostel
Tamboerskloof$64+
$64+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Long Street Backpackers
City Centre$51+
$51+
Free Wi-Fi
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens
Gardens$53+
$53+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$49+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$49+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Urban Hive Backpackers
City Centre$46+
$46+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Homebase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel
City Centre$26+
$26+
Free Wi-Fi
Cat and Moose backpackers
City Centre$49+
$49+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel
City Centre$51+
$51+
Free Wi-Fi
$94+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$86+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
91 Loop
City Centre$66+
$66+
Free Wi-Fi
Cape Town Backpackers
Tamboerskloof$290+
$290+
Free Wi-Fi
$58+
Free Wi-Fi
$59+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$71+
Free Wi-Fi
$28+
Free Wi-Fi
Cape Town hostels near the city centre
Cape Town Deco Lodge
Woodstock$21+
$21+
Train Lodge
Foreshore$71+
$71+
How much is a Cape Town hostel?
Here are our most popular & best value hostels2 stars and below
3 stars
Good to know
Low season | September |
|---|---|
High season | December |
Average price (weeknight) | $42 |
Average price (weekend night) | $53 |
Cheapest month to stay with an average 57% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 30% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.
When to book a hostel in Cape Town
Price per night / 3-star hostel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
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Top tips for finding Cape Town hostel deals
- If you’re looking for a cheap hostel in Cape Town, you should consider going during the low season. You’ll generally find lower-priced hostels in Cape Town in September and November.
- Hostel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll likely find the best hostel deals in Cape Town if you stay on a Monday. The most expensive day for hostel bookings is Tuesday.
- If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 90 days before your stay to get the best price for a Cape Town hostel.
- Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Cape Town for 100 days.
FAQs when booking a hostel in Cape Town
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