What is the cost of a hostel in Cape Town?

The average price for a hostel in Cape Town is £29/night. A good hostel deal in Cape Town would be for £19/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £7/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in March, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in April is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Cape Town.

What’s the best hostel in Cape Town?

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Cape Town, Villa Viva Cape Town is currently the best, based on 1,627 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.5/10.

What hostel is closest to Cape Town Intl Airport?

91 Loop Boutique Hostel is 11.2 mi away from Cape Town Intl Airport, making it the closest Cape Town hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

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

While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Cape Town, 2% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in City Centre in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. 91 Loop Boutique Hostel is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in Cape Town closest to South African Astronomical Observatory?

The most popular hostel in Cape Town that’s close to South African Astronomical Observatory is 91 Loop Boutique Hostel. Just 3.5 mi separate 91 Loop Boutique Hostel from South African Astronomical Observatory, 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 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?

4 hostels in Cape Town currently have “Pool” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Never at Home Green Point, which is the most popular hostel in Cape Town with this amenity.

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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 (£8). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cape Town is March (£40).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cape Town is Monday (£10). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is £21.

How much is a hostel in Cape Town tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cape Town tonight starting as low as £8, rising to an average cost of £26, 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 £8/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £8/night. For a 4-star hostel in Cape Town, the cheapest rate recently found was £18/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 £9 per night.

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

1.5 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

£5

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Travel insights for hostels in Cape Town

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hostel in Cape Town.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Cape Town is June (£8). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Cape Town is March (£40).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Cape Town is Monday (£10). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is £21.

How much is a hostel in Cape Town tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Cape Town tonight starting as low as £8, rising to an average cost of £26, 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 £9 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. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.

Other accommodations in Cape Town

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or holiday rental for your stay in Cape Town. There are 10,605 properties in Cape Town and price data was last updated on 25 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in Cape Town is £29/night.

Where to stay in Cape Town

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