Hostels in Cape Town, South Africa
Find deals on 58 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
City Centre
Search hostels in City CentreUrban Hive Backpackers
208 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Cheap hotels in Cape Town
These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in Cape Town
Home Away From Home
55 Plein Street Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Star legend backpackers - Parow
98 Alexandra Street Star legend, Parow, Western Cape, South Africa
Urban Hive Backpackers
208 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Get the best value hostel in Cape Town
These hostels have the best prices for their ratings
Zebra Crossing Backpacker
82 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Urban Hive Backpackers
208 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
momondo's favourite hostels in Cape Town
Learn more about these user-preferred hostels in Cape Town
When to book a hostel in Cape Town
Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in Cape Town
| Low season | June | cheapest month to stay |
| High season | March | most expensive time to stay |
| 63% | expected price decrease | |
| 45% | expected price increase |
Price | R272 - R1 317 |
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| Cheapest day of week | Monday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| Highest day of week | Friday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| R324 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| R685 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day |
Information about staying in Cape Town
Read these important travel tips before booking a hostel in Cape Town
How much do hostels in Cape Town cost?
A hostel in Cape Town will typically cost about R705 per night. The cheapest nightly rate in Cape Town is R418. The average weekly rate to stay at a hostel in Cape Town is R3 708. The monthly rate in Cape Town is R19 336.
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 8 days. On average, a 8-days stay at a hostel in Cape Town will cost R5 641.
Are Cape Town hostels a better deal than Cape Town hotels?
Hostels in Cape Town are, on average, R705/night which is 20% cheaper than 1 star hotels, 45% cheaper than 3 star hotels, and 67% 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 7,4 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 7,3.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Cape Town?
There are 10 621 operators available for hotels in Cape Town as of April 2025.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Cape Town?
Prices for hotels in Cape Town are refreshed on a daily basis.