Top rated Hostels in Cape Town

Experience the best that Cape Town has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 29 places from Hostel category.

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THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
Hostel
Contemporary hostel offering an outdoor pool & communal kitchens, plus free Wi-Fi & breakfast.
$73/night
4.70 (249 reviews)
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91 Loop Boutique Hostel
Hostel
Hip property offering dorms, private rooms & capsules, plus breakfast & a restaurant/bar.
$22/night
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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never@home Green Point
Hostel
Bright rooms & dorms in a trendy hostel offering a casual restaurant/pub & an outdoor pool.
$32/night
4.50 (619 reviews)
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Villa Viva Cape Town
Hostel
Colourful rooms & dorms with free breakfast, plus an outdoor pool & a cafe/bar.
$38/night
4.50 (470 reviews)
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Atlantic Point Backpackers
Lodge
Airy quarters in an unfussy hostel offering free WiFi & breakfast, plus an outdoor pool.
$32/night
4.50 (303 reviews)
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Ashanti Lodge Gardens
Hostel
Simple dorms & private rooms in a casual hostel offering a cafe/bar, an outdoor pool & free Wi-Fi.
$33/night
4.40 (404 reviews)
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CURIOCITY Green Point Cape Town
Hostel
😠 I have been quite unimpressed with Curiocity’s poor treatment and business practices. My reservation number is 8353 in case they try to claim that this is a fake or false review. Since June 2022, I have been attempting to be refunded money without avail. At this point, they have stolen from me. On...
$40/night
4.40 (159 reviews)
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House on the Hill
Hostel
Casual property in 2 Victorian townhouses, offering colourful rooms, some with a shared kitchen.
$48/night
4.40 (98 reviews)
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MOY Guesthouse & Backpackers
Hostel
👍👍 A great little find! We travelled with teens and had a family room which was perfect for our needs. Well located with an easy walk into town and lovely staff who were helpful and friendly. Would happily recommend!
$32/night
4.40 (79 reviews)
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Bohemian Lofts Backpackers
Hostel
Colourful dorms & rooms in a vibrant hostel with a balcony offering city views, plus free breakfast.
4.40 (65 reviews)
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A Sunflower Stop Backpackers Hostel
Hostel
Contemporary hostel offering an outdoor pool & free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen, a bar & BBQs.
$29/night
4.30 (309 reviews)
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Hout Bay Backpackers
Hostel
Bright dorms & rooms in an unfussy hostel with a communal kitchen, plus a casual lounge with games.
$32/night
4.30 (103 reviews)
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never@home Kloof Street
Hostel
🫤 was very expensive for a private room (more than most nearby hotels) yet was only a little fan, that wasn’t over bed and the room was so hot (day and night). bathroom door doesn’t close from outside so noise from outside comes in all the time … and it’s super loud thanks to their bar and then just g...
$34/night
4.30 (70 reviews)
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Long Street Backpackers
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Vibrant hostel offering simple private rooms & dorms, plus a buzzing bar & a shared kitchen.
$27/night
4.20 (399 reviews)
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Urban Hive Backpackers
Hostel
Laid-back hostel in a Victorian-style building with mountain views, a guest kitchen & a TV lounge.
$24/night
4.20 (230 reviews)
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HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers
Hostel
Humble dorms & private rooms in a casual hostel with breakfast, a roof bar & a guest kitchen.
4.20 (216 reviews)
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Rent A Room
Student housing center
👍👍 For anyone that is looking for housing within Cape Town and wants to be secured for a good place to stay with or without roommates, I can definitely recommend Rent A Room! My stay of 5 months in Cape Town, Observatory has been wonderful thanks to Rent A Room. They provide you with a nice welcome pac...
4.20 (114 reviews)
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Green Elephant Backpackers
Hotel
Basic dorms & private rooms in a relaxed hostel with a bar, a shared kitchen & a plunge pool.
$22/night
4.10 (311 reviews)
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Big Blue Backpackers
Hostel
Informal hostel offering free Wi-Fi & parking, plus a bar, a communal kitchen & an outdoor pool.
$28/night
4.00 (319 reviews)
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Cat and Moose Backpackers
Hostel
Unfussy hostel in an 18th-century building, offering a communal kitchen, a pool & free Wi-Fi.
4.00 (92 reviews)
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