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Hostels in Cape Town, South Africa

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Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in Cape Town

Below are the most popular neighbourhoods in Cape Town to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
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La casa on plein

57 Plein Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

3,1
91 Loop Boutique Hostel Photo
No. 1 most popular

91 Loop Boutique Hostel

91 Loop Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8,2
Urban Hive Backpackers Photo
No. 2 most popular

Urban Hive Backpackers

208 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

7,3
No. 3 most popular

Home Away From Home

55 Plein Street Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

2,8
Woodstock
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Biscuit Mill Woodstock Backpackers

336 Victoria Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5,7

Cheap hotels in Cape Town

These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in Cape Town

La casa on plein

57 Plein Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

3,1
1072626063

M and B MotherCity Backpackers

61 Wale Street 5th Floor, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5,1
1073245603

Home Away From Home

55 Plein Street Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

2,8
10237163
Urban Hive Backpackers Photo

Urban Hive Backpackers

208 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

7,3
3558389

Biscuit Mill Woodstock Backpackers

336 Victoria Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5,7
1072686559

CBD City views on 61 wale street by M&B

61 Wale Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

4,5
1071647108
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Green Elephant Backpackers Photo

Green Elephant Backpackers

57 Milton Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

7,7
124910
Never at Home Green Point Photo

Never at Home Green Point

107 Main Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8,8
162685
Urban Hive Backpackers Photo

Urban Hive Backpackers

208 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

7,3
3558389
MoTown by Mojo - Hostel Photo

MoTown by Mojo - Hostel

16 St Johns Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

7,1
3604771
91 Loop Boutique Hostel Photo

91 Loop Boutique Hostel

91 Loop Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8,2
2416865
A Sunflower Stop Backpackers Photo

A Sunflower Stop Backpackers

179 Main Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8,6
403273

momondo's favourite hostels in Cape Town

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La casa on plein

57 Plein Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

3,1
R180

M and B MotherCity Backpackers

61 Wale Street 5th Floor, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5,1
R376
@ Rosie's Photo

@ Rosie's

78 Coral Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

9,1
R1 389

Home Away From Home

55 Plein Street Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

2,8
R196

Biscuit Mill Woodstock Backpackers

336 Victoria Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5,7
R229

Kite Den - Surf Kite Sleep Hostel

1 Stirling Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

R817

Ben Your Friend Youth Foundation

11 Maynard Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

7,0
R490

When to book a hostel in Cape Town

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Low seasonSeptembercheapest month to stay
High seasonJunemost expensive time to stay
46%expected price decrease
40%expected price increase

Price

R245 - R752

Cheapest day of weekThursdayis the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of weekWednesdayis the most expensive day of the week to book
R512is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day
R687is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day

Information about staying in Cape Town

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How much do hostels in Cape Town cost?

A hostel in Cape Town will typically cost about R665 per night. The cheapest nightly rate in Cape Town is R498. The average weekly rate to stay at a hostel in Cape Town is R4 183. The monthly rate in Cape Town is R15 040.

What is the average length of a stay in a Cape Town hostel?

On average, momondo users who have stayed at Cape Town hostels have stayed for 6 days. On average, a 6-days stay at a hostel in Cape Town will cost R3 990.

Are Cape Town hostels a better deal than Cape Town hotels?

Hostels in Cape Town are, on average, R665/night which is 26% cheaper than 1 star hotels, 22% cheaper than 3 star hotels, and 30% cheaper than 4 star hotels. Based on the price of hostels compared to that of 1 star, 3 star, and 4 star hotels, a hostel is a good option if you are looking to save some money on your trip to Cape Town.

What do past momondo users think of the hostels in Cape Town?

momondo users familiar with hostels in Cape Town have rated them a 7,0 out of 10. Based on that rating, momondo and its users would recommend looking into a hostel instead of a 2-star hotel, which has a rating of 6,9.

How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Cape Town?

There are 11 042 operators available for hotels in Cape Town as of July 2026.

When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Cape Town?

Prices for hotels in Cape Town are refreshed on a daily basis.

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