What is the cost of a hostel in Cape Town?

Cape Town hostels are S$ 62/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In September is often the cheapest month to book, and in September is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Cape Town. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 15/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Cape Town for S$ 49/night or less a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Cape Town?

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Cape Town is Never at Home Green Point. 1,744 users from HotelsCombined gave the Never at Home Green Point a 8.8/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to Cape Town Intl Airport?

It is 18.0 km to get from Cape Town Intl Airport to 91 Loop Boutique Hostel (the nearest Cape Town hostel to the airport).

Should I stay in a Cape Town hostel?

Hostels in Cape Town tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Cape Town hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

Does Cape Town have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

Yes, Cape Town has 4 hostels with “Wi-Fi” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, 91 Loop Boutique Hostel is the most popular Cape Town hostel with this amenity.

Affordable Cape Town Hostels From S$ 43/night

Travel insights for hostels in Cape Town

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cape Town?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cape Town is June (S$ 25). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cape Town is December (S$ 77).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Cape Town?

The cheapest day to stay in Cape Town is Monday (S$ 23). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is S$ 51.

How much is a hostel in Cape Town tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cape Town tonight starting as low as S$ 22, rising to an average cost of S$ 57, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from for a 4-star hostel in Cape Town for tonight.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cape Town?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 51 days before your trip to Cape Town. The lowest price found when booking 51 days ahead was S$ 24 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Cape Town, South Africa

Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in Cape Town we've come across for the dates selected. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.

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Riverlodge Backpackers

Oude Molen Eco Village Alexandra Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

4.5 km from city centre

Airport shuttle

S$ 43

Avg. per night

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91 Loop Boutique Hostel

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

2.3 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

S$ 45

Avg. per night

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MoTown by Mojo - Hostel

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

5.1 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

S$ 45

Avg. per night

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Never at Home Green Point

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

3.8 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

S$ 93

Avg. per night

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Hostel prices in Cape Town

Some of the best options for booking a hostel in Cape Town categorized by hostel class. We've also highlighted the most popular hostels and best value within each hostel class.

3 stars

Never at Home Green Point

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

S$ 93

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2 stars and under

91 Loop Boutique Hostel

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

S$ 45

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Other accommodation in Cape Town

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Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Cnr Melbourne And Coronation Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

0.9 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

S$ 94

Avg. per night

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Premier Hotel Cape Town

1 Marais Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5.2 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

S$ 149

Avg. per night

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City Lodge Hotel Grandwest

Grand West Casino & Entertainment World, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

9.7 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

S$ 115

Avg. per night

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Unique Villa w Pool Garden and Sea Views Lobster Villa

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

7.2 km from city centre

Air conditioning

S$ 1,155

Avg. per night

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John Bauer Pottery Studio

35 Greenwood Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

7.0 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

S$ 52

Avg. per night

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The Capital Mirage Hotel

40 Chiappini Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

2.6 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

S$ 177

Avg. per night

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aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites

1 Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

2.2 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

S$ 149

Avg. per night

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Where to stay in Cape Town

Whether you're visiting Cape Town for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hostels close to your ideal location. Users can click on a hostel's name to find more information about it, such as price, reviews, and amenities, and also find different deals for the property.

Facts about staying in Cape Town

What is the cost of a hostel in Cape Town?
Cape Town hostels are S$ 62/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In September is often the cheapest month to book, and in September is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Cape Town. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 15/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Cape Town for S$ 49/night or less a good deal.
What’s the best hostel in Cape Town?
Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Cape Town is Never at Home Green Point. 1,744 users from HotelsCombined gave the Never at Home Green Point a 8.8/10 rating.
What hostel is closest to Cape Town Intl Airport?
It is 18.0 km to get from Cape Town Intl Airport to 91 Loop Boutique Hostel (the nearest Cape Town hostel to the airport).
Should I stay in a Cape Town hostel?
Hostels in Cape Town tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Cape Town hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.
Does Cape Town have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?
Yes, Cape Town has 4 hostels with “Wi-Fi” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, 91 Loop Boutique Hostel is the most popular Cape Town hostel with this amenity.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cape Town?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cape Town is June (S$ 25). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cape Town is December (S$ 77).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Cape Town?

The cheapest day to stay in Cape Town is Monday (S$ 23). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is S$ 51.

How much is a hostel in Cape Town tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cape Town tonight starting as low as S$ 22, rising to an average cost of S$ 57, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from for a 4-star hostel in Cape Town for tonight.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Cape Town?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 51 days before your trip to Cape Town. The lowest price found when booking 51 days ahead was S$ 24 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Cape Town, South Africa

Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in Cape Town we've come across for the dates selected. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.

Hostel prices in Cape Town

Some of the best options for booking a hostel in Cape Town categorized by hostel class. We've also highlighted the most popular hostels and best value within each hostel class.

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Whether you're visiting Cape Town for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hostels close to your ideal location. Users can click on a hostel's name to find more information about it, such as price, reviews, and amenities, and also find different deals for the property.

Facts about staying in Cape Town

What is the cost of a hostel in Cape Town?

What’s the best hostel in Cape Town?

What hostel is closest to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Should I stay in a Cape Town hostel?

Does Cape Town have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

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