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Hostels in Cape Town, South Africa

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Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in Cape Town

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La casa on plein

57 Plein Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

3.4
91 Loop Boutique Hostel Photo
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91 Loop Boutique Hostel

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

8.2

Cheap hotels in Cape Town

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La casa on plein

57 Plein Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

3.4
1072626063

M and B MotherCity Backpackers

61 Wale Street 5th Floor, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5.1
1073245603

Home Away From Home

55 Plein Street Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

2.5
10237163

Sunset Beach Backpackers

12 Marine Circle Tableview, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

4.7
4670971

Biscuit Mill Woodstock Backpackers

336 Victoria Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5.8
1072686559

Ben Your Friend Youth Foundation

11 Maynard Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

6.9
1072059616
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91 Loop Boutique Hostel Photo

91 Loop Boutique Hostel

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

8.2
2416865
Soul Fam Hostel - Lgbtq Inclusive Photo

Soul Fam Hostel - Lgbtq Inclusive

12 Braemar Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.9
1072236861
Never at Home Green Point Photo

Never at Home Green Point

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

8.8
162685
Riverlodge Backpackers Photo

Riverlodge Backpackers

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

6.7
124921
MoTown by Mojo - Hostel Photo

MoTown by Mojo - Hostel

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

7.0
3604771
Zebra Crossing Backpackers Photo

Zebra Crossing Backpackers

82 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

8.3
4269875

momondo's favourite hostels in Cape Town

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Biscuit Mill Woodstock Backpackers

336 Victoria Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

5.8
£10

When to book a hostel in Cape Town

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Low seasonJunecheapest month to stay
High seasonDecembermost expensive time to stay
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£15 - £45

Cheapest day of weekMondayis the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of weekSaturdayis the most expensive day of the week to book
£14is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day
£30is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day

Information about staying in Cape Town

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How much do hostels in Cape Town cost?

£34/night is the average cost of a hostel in Cape Town. For weekly and monthly stays in Cape Town, expect to pay £123/week and £725/month respectively. The cheapest nightly rate in Cape Town found by momondo was £26.

What is the average length of a stay in a Cape Town hostel?

Past guests of hostels in Cape Town have typically stayed in the city for 6 days. A 6-days stay at a Cape Town hostel usually costs £205.

Are Cape Town hostels a better deal than Cape Town hotels?

Hostels in Cape Town are, on average, £34/night which is 25% cheaper than 1 star hotels, 0% cheaper than 2 star hotels, and 70% cheaper than 3 star hotels. Hostels would be considered a very good deal compared to 1 star, 2 star, or 3 star hotels.

How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Cape Town?

The number of operators available for hotels in Cape Town is 11,395 as of September 2026.

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