What is the cost of a hostel in Cape Town?

Cape Town hostels are S$ 27/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 March is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Cape Town. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 11/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Cape Town for S$ 26/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 Atlantic Point Backpackers. 18 users from HotelsCombined gave the Atlantic Point Backpackers a 9.3/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to Cape Town Intl Airport?

It is 17.5 km to get from Cape Town Intl Airport to Kimberley Backpackers (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 “Pool” listed as an amenity?

Yes, Cape Town has 5 hostels with “Pool” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Villa Viva Hostel is the most popular Cape Town hostel with this amenity.

Affordable Cape Town, South Africa Hostels From S$ 13/night

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Cheapest month:	September
Most expensive month:	November
Average price in Cape Town:	S$ 27/night
Cheapest price found:	S$ 11/night
Cheapest day:	Sunday
Most expensive day:	Saturday

S$ 11 - S$ 46

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S$ 17 - S$ 53

Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

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Urban Hive Backpackers

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

2.6 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

S$ 20

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