Hostels in Cape Town

Mermaid Malaika, a bohemian beachfront guesthouse, is located at 43 Royal Road in Muizenberg, a seaside village in Cape Town, offering direct access to Muizenberg beach, approximately 25 kilometers south of the city centre.
This guesthouse offers unique sleeping capsules and dorms, communal spaces, a bar, and a kitchen with a microwave oven, alongside organised activities such as South African braai and penguin snorkelling, with free Wi-Fi available throughout.

A Sunflower Stop Backpackers is located in Green Point, a short walk from Table Mountain and Three Anchor Bay, and about 20 minutes from the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, offering easy access to both natural beauty and urban attractions. The hostel has excellent location and cleanliness ratings, and very good user ratings.
The hostel has a mix of private rooms with en-suite bathrooms and shared rooms with lockers and basic furnishings. Guests can enjoy a range of facilities including a swimming pool, a communal kitchen, a braai area, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, and a tennis court.

Cape Capsules offers beachfront 3-star accommodation in Muizenberg, a three-minute walk from Muizenberg Beach and 18 kilometres from Chapman's Peak.
This guest house features a shared kitchen, lounge, garden, and terrace, plus bike rentals, a spa, and a restaurant/bar serving à la carte and continental breakfasts and snacks; it has rooms with one bedroom and one bathroom.

CURIOCITY Green Point is situated in Cape Town's Green Point district, a 1.9km walk from Three Anchor Bay Beach and 1.4km from Mouille Point Beach, offering easy access to both the city centre and the Atlantic Seaboard. This 4-star aparthotel receives very good user ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience.
Each apartment features a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy the on-site swimming pool, garden, bar, tennis court, and take advantage of the concierge service, parking, and airport shuttle.

The "Elsewhere" hostel is located in Cape Town, a 5-minute walk from Broken Bath Beach and 4.5 kilometres from the V&A Waterfront.
This family-friendly accommodation offers free WiFi, an outdoor swimming pool, and a sauna, with selected rooms featuring balconies.

Long Street Backpackers is situated on Long Street in Cape Town's city centre, just a short walk from the Company's Garden and a lively supermarket. It has received very good ratings for cleanliness, user experience and location.
The hostel offers a range of rooms, from dorms to private doubles, all with air conditioning and access to a shared kitchen and lounge. Guests can enjoy a terrace, a garden, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, and a spa, as well as free Wi-Fi and parking.

MOY Guesthouse, in Cape Town's Green Point, offers the Luxury Bunk Room 7 (Female Only) and is within walking distance of the V&A Waterfront and City Centre.
This Victorian house provides a single bedroom, single bathroom guesthouse with a communal courtyard, garden, and free yoga classes, plus 24-hour reception assistance for tours and activities, and breakfast at a nearby café.

Backpackers In Muizenberg is situated on Main Road in Muizenberg, Cape Town, offering direct beach access and proximity to shops and restaurants.
This Cape Town hostel provides guests with a terrace, parking, internet access, and a social atmosphere, ideal for surfers due to its location near Muizenberg's surf breaks.

Saltycrax Backpackers and Surf Hostel is a budget-friendly accommodation situated in Bloubergstrand, a 10-minute walk from Blouberg Beach and approximately 16 kilometres from CTICC and 17.7 kilometres from Robben Island Ferry.
This hostel offers a shared kitchen, communal lounge, and terrace, along with a garden, swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and fitness centre, plus car rental and airport transport services, making it ideal for travellers seeking surf and adventure activities.

MOY Guesthouse & Backpackers is located in Green Point, a short walk from the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Mall and a 1.2 mile drive from the V&A Waterfront, placing you close to the bustling heart of Cape Town. This guesthouse has received very good ratings for cleanliness and overall user experience, with an excellent location rating.
All rooms come with private bathrooms, offering privacy and comfort. You can enjoy a shared lounge with free Wi-Fi, a garden, a terrace and a bar. The guesthouse also offers a range of activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, paragliding, cycling, and hiking.

The Inn & Out Express Sea Point hotel is located in Cape Town's Sea Point district, approximately 3km from the city centre and close to Milton Beach.
This two-star guesthouse offers free Wi-Fi, a single bathroom, and accommodates two guests, providing budget-friendly accommodation near the beach and city centre.

The Cape Town Surf Hostel & Lodge is situated in Blouberg, just 18 kilometres from Cape Town city centre and a short walk from the popular Blouberg Beach, offering stunning views of Table Mountain. This hostel has received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The lodge has a range of rooms, accommodating up to 2 guests. It features a shared kitchen, a bar, an outdoor pool, and a garden, providing ample space for relaxation and socialising. Guests can enjoy the barbecue facilities, explore the surrounding area, or simply relax on the terrace and soak up the Cape Town sunshine.