What is the cost of a hostel in Cape Town?

$37 per night is how much hostels in Cape Town cost, on average. $7 per night was the lowest price recently found by HotelsCombined users - but anything for $26 per night or less is a good deal. Cape Town hostel prices fluctuate throughout the year, with April being the most expensive month to book, and in September being the cheapest.

What’s the best hostel in Cape Town?

Villa Viva Cape Town is the best Cape Town hostel according to HotelsCombined users. Villa Viva Cape Town has a rating of 8.5/10 from 1,630 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The closest Cape Town hostel to Cape Town Intl Airport is 91 Loop Boutique Hostel, which is 18.0 km away.

What area of Cape Town is most popular to stay in?

While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Cape Town, 11% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in City Centre in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Urban Hive Backpackers is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in Cape Town closest to Cape Town International Convention Centre?

91 Loop Boutique Hostel is the most popular hostel in Cape Town that’s close to Cape Town International Convention Centre (the city’s most popular landmark). There are 1.1 km from 91 Loop Boutique Hostel to Cape Town International Convention Centre. While there may be other hostels near Cape Town International Convention Centre, 91 Loop Boutique Hostel is highly rated (8.1/10) by 2,692 users.

Should I stay in a Cape Town hostel?

Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Cape Town on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Cape Town offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

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

Yes, there are hostels in Cape Town with “Pool” as a listed amenity. According to our data, 4 hostels have the “Pool” amenity in the Cape Town area. Never at Home Green Point is a popular hostel among HotelsCombined users who are looking for this particular feature.

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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 ($7). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cape Town is March ($71).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cape Town is Friday ($24). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $50.

How much is a hostel in Cape Town tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cape Town tonight starting as low as $11, rising to an average cost of $30, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $20 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 $11/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $11/night. For a 4-star hostel in Cape Town, the cheapest rate recently found was $23/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 $12 per night.

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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. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.

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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

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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 ($7). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cape Town is March ($71).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cape Town is Friday ($24). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $50.

How much is a hostel in Cape Town tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cape Town tonight starting as low as $11, rising to an average cost of $30, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $20 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 $12 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. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.

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