Top Rated Hostels in Cape Town, South Africa

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1. never@home Cape Town

Hostel
107 Main Road, Green Point

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Atmosphere 100%

Cleanliness 96%

Facilities 88%

Location 96%

Safety 100%

Staff 88%

Value 96%

5 out of 6 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend never@home Cape Town

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95%

2. Atlantic Point Backpackers

Hostel
2 Cavalcade rd, GreenPoint

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Atmosphere 95%

Cleanliness 98%

Facilities 93%

Location 94%

Safety 95%

Staff 96%

Value 93%

93 out of 98 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend Atlantic Point Backpackers

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90%

3. Daddy Long Legs Self-Catering Apartments

Apartment
263 Long Street

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Atmosphere 100%

Cleanliness 100%

Facilities 100%

Location 90%

Safety 100%

Staff 100%

Value 70%

2 out of 2 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend Daddy Long Legs Self-Catering Apartments

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90%

4. Green Elephant

Hostel
57 Milton Road, Observatory

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Atmosphere 88%

Cleanliness 85%

Facilities 90%

Location 93%

Safety 93%

Staff 95%

Value 95%

8 out of 9 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend Green Elephant

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90%

5. Big Blue Backpackers

Hostel
7 Vesperdene Road, Green Point CT 8001

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Atmosphere 90%

Cleanliness 90%

Facilities 90%

Location 90%

Safety 90%

Staff 90%

Value 90%

2 out of 2 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend Big Blue Backpackers

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89%

6. A Sunflower Stop

Hostel
179 Main Road, Green Point

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Atmosphere 84%

Cleanliness 93%

Facilities 90%

Location 86%

Safety 92%

Staff 91%

Value 88%

35 out of 36 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend A Sunflower Stop

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87%

7. Zebra Crossing

Hostel
82 New Church street, Gardens

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Atmosphere 84%

Cleanliness 86%

Facilities 82%

Location 91%

Safety 86%

Staff 94%

Value 90%

42 out of 45 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend Zebra Crossing

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87%

8. Simon's Town Backpackers

Hostel
Prince Alfred Building,, 66 St. Georges Street

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Atmosphere 80%

Cleanliness 96%

Facilities 87%

Location 89%

Safety 96%

Staff 82%

Value 82%

9 out of 11 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend Simon's Town Backpackers

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87%

9. Cat and Moose Backpackers Lodge

Hostel
305 Long Street, 8001

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Atmosphere 81%

Cleanliness 83%

Facilities 81%

Location 96%

Safety 87%

Staff 93%

Value 88%

13 out of 15 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend Cat and Moose Backpackers Lodge

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76%

10. Light House Lodge

Hostel
Oude Molen Village, Alexandra Road

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Atmosphere 77%

Cleanliness 69%

Facilities 69%

Location 79%

Safety 70%

Staff 83%

Value 84%

11 out of 15 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend Light House Lodge

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Our top-rated Cape Town hostels have only been scored by hostelbookers customers who’ve stayed in them. With honest reviews, it’s that much easier to choose the best place to stay in Cape Town. Reviews take into account the atmosphere, cleanliness and value for money; not to mention if staff welcome you with a smile. Just scroll the list to find a hostel that best suits your budget.

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