What is the cost of a hostel in Cape Town?

€34/night is an average price for a hostel in Cape Town throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in March is the most expensive month to book, and in April is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Cape Town hostels for as low as €8/night. In general, Cape Town hostels for €22 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Cape Town?

Based on our data, Villa Viva Cape Town is the best Cape Town hostel, with a rating of 8.5/10 from 1,627 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Cape Town Intl Airport?

91 Loop Boutique Hostel is the nearest hostel in Cape Town to Cape Town Intl Airport, at a distance of 18.0 km.

What is the most popular hostel in Cape Town closest to Victoria & Alfred Waterfront?

The most popular hostel in Cape Town that’s close to Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is 91 Loop Boutique Hostel. Just 1.7 km separate 91 Loop Boutique Hostel from Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the city’s most popular attraction. 2,688 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the 91 Loop Boutique Hostel a score of 8.1/10.

Should I stay in a Cape Town hostel?

Staying in a Cape Town hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Cape Town tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

Does Cape Town have hostels with “Pool” listed as an amenity?

Yes, 4 Cape Town hostels list “Pool” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Cape Town with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Never at Home Green Point.

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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 (€11). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cape Town is March (€55).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cape Town is Monday (€13). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is €28.

How much is a hostel in Cape Town tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cape Town tonight starting as low as €10, rising to an average cost of €32, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €16 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 €10/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €10/night. For a 4-star hostel in Cape Town, the cheapest rate recently found was €21/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 €11 per night.

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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

€6

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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 June (€11). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cape Town is March (€55).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cape Town is Monday (€13). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is €28.

How much is a hostel in Cape Town tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cape Town tonight starting as low as €10, rising to an average cost of €32, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €16 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 €11 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Cape Town, South Africa

For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Cape Town for the selected dates. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.

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Where to stay in Cape Town

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Facts about staying in Cape Town

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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?

What is the most popular hostel in Cape Town closest to Victoria & Alfred Waterfront?

Should I stay in a Cape Town hostel?

Does Cape Town have hostels with “Pool” listed as an amenity?

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