Hostels in Cape Town
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Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Fast facts
Sleep easy, armed with the stuff that's good to know before you go.| Cheapest month | October |
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| Most expensive month | January |
| Top rated by travellers | Soul Fam Hostel - LGBTQ Inclusive, 47 € |
| Cheapest bed found | City View BackPakers Capetown, 23 € |
Why choose a hostel in Cape Town?
It’s flexible
In some of the larger hostels in Cape Town you can book one night at very short notice, or decide to extend via the hostel’s reception desk if you’ve fallen in love with Cape Town. It’s not uncommon for some backpackers to live in hostels for months.
You’ll make friends
Solo travellers opt for cheap hostels in Cape Town so they can make friends to party or explore with. Spend an hour or two in a dorm room, hostel bar, or common area. You’ll get the kind of tips and advice you’d never find in a private apartment or hotel. There could also even be pub crawls, communal dinners and special organised events!
You’ll immerse yourself in Cape Town
You’re never going to find out where to get the cheapest beer in town if you’re sat on your own in your hotel room. Hostels give you the chance to exchange tips and advice about Cape Town with other travellers. Some hostels in Cape Town even offer free guide books and walking tours, and the staff are more forthright with local tips, too.
You can kick back
Hostels are relaxed places, and often feel much more comfortable than hotels. You can kick back on the sofa all day with new friends and cook and eat your own meals communally. A true home away from home!
