What is the cost of a hostel in Cape Town?

Cape Town hostels are S$ 49/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 April is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Cape Town. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 10/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Cape Town for S$ 33/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 Villa Viva Cape Town. 1,630 users from HotelsCombined gave the Villa Viva Cape Town a 8.5/10 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 “Pool” listed as an amenity?

Yes, Cape Town has 4 hostels with “Pool” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Never at Home Green Point is the most popular Cape Town hostel with this amenity.

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Travel insights for hostels in Cape Town

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Cape Town including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cape Town is September (S$ 13). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cape Town is March (S$ 121).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cape Town is Friday (S$ 41). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is S$ 86.

How much is a hostel in Cape Town tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cape Town tonight starting as low as S$ 15, rising to an average cost of S$ 40, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 26 for a 4-star hostel in Cape Town for tonight.

How much is a Cape Town hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Cape Town this weekend for as little as S$ 15/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as S$ 15/night. For a 4-star hostel in Cape Town, the cheapest rate recently found was S$ 30/night for this weekend.

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

Save money by booking a hostel at least 61 days before your trip to Cape Town. The lowest price found when booking 61 days ahead was S$ 16 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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Long Street Backpackers

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

2.5 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

S$ 9

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Hostels in Cape Town

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Travel insights for hostels in Cape Town

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Cape Town including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cape Town is September (S$ 13). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cape Town is March (S$ 121).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cape Town is Friday (S$ 41). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is S$ 86.

How much is a hostel in Cape Town tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cape Town tonight starting as low as S$ 15, rising to an average cost of S$ 40, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 26 for a 4-star hostel in Cape Town for tonight.

How much is a Cape Town hostel room this weekend?

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

Save money by booking a hostel at least 61 days before your trip to Cape Town. The lowest price found when booking 61 days ahead was S$ 16 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.

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Where to stay in Cape Town

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Facts about staying in Cape Town

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Should I stay in a Cape Town hostel?

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