Hostels in Cape Town

By going with a hostel, you can reduce your spending on accommodations and use more of your money for going out during your stay. You can check out cultural highlights like the museums in this destination, or enjoy the local tours and other activities.

These dorm-style accommodations come in many forms, but all of them have three main qualities in common, including low prices, a social atmosphere and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones get the highest reviews from our travellers and might be a good place to look first: 91 Loop - Hostel - Located steps from Long Street. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a restaurant and a bar. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms. Urban Hive Backpackers - Located within a 5-minute walk of Long Street. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with linens. Villa Viva Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Long Street. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms. Never at Home Kloof Street - Located within a 10-minute walk of Long Street. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as an arcade/games room. Rooms come with towels, showers and desks. Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens - Located within a 10-minute walk of Long Street. Property features include free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. You’ll find linens in all rooms.

If you’re looking for somewhere affordable to stay in Cape Town, one of Expedia’s 42 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Cape Town is 563 mm.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate some places near Cape Town. Get out into nature with places such as Company’s Garden, Signal Hill and Green Point Park. Cultural attractions include Cape Town City Hall, District Six Museum and Artscape Theatre Centre. Visit landmarks such as Castle of Good Hope, Robben Island and Spier Wine Estate.

Keep this information about transit options in Cape Town on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.), 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Esplanade Station, Woodstock Station and Salt River Station. Train stations including Cape Town Station and Cape Town Bellville Station make it easy to explore more of the area.