Cape Town, where Table Mountain watches over the city like a stoic guardian and penguins waddle like they own the beaches, offers hostels that are as diverse as its landscapes. Our guide to the best youth hostels in Cape Town is your ticket to places where you can surf the waves by day and socialize by night, all while staying within a backpacker's budget.
Short and crisp: Hostels in Cape Town
- The BIG- best for Adventure Hostels, Family-Friendly Hostel, Female Solo Traveller, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
- Villa Viva- best for Adventure Hostels, Digital Nomads, Female Solo Traveller, Party Hostel, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
- Ashanti Lodge Backpackers- best for Adventure Hostels, Party Hostel, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
- Surfhostel Cape Town- best for Adventure Hostels, Beach Lovers Retreat, Party Hostel, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
- Never At Home Kloof Street- best for Adventure Hostels, Digital Nomads, Party Hostel, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
- WunderLux- best for Youth Hostel
- Never@home- best for Adventure Hostels, Party Hostel, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
- CURIOCITY Green Point- best for Adventure Hostels, Female Solo Traveller, Party Hostel, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
- Cobern Street Backpackers- best for Adventure Hostels, Party Hostel, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
- Hout Bay Backpackers- best for Youth Hostel
- Urban Hive Backpackers- best for Adventure Hostels, Party Hostel, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
- Serenity Shores Backpackers- best for Family-Friendly Hostel, Youth Hostel
- Big Blue Backpackers Lodge- best for Adventure Hostels, Party Hostel, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
- Sunset beach backpackers- best for Beach Lovers Retreat, Solo Traveller, Youth Hostel
Full List of Youth Hostels in Cape Town
Map for 14 Youth Hostels in Cape Town
We've got your back when it comes to finding a great hostel location in Cape Town. We've gone ahead and mapped out all the hostels for you so you can get a good idea of where they're all at. This map will make your life so much easier!
Hostel Haven: Choose Your Character
👨👩 Youth Hostel: | |
🏆 Overall Best Hostel: | |
🙋♀️ Female Solo-Traveler: | |
🤹 Solo-Traveler: | |
👨👩👦 Family Hostel with Kids: | |
🎉 Party Hostel: |
How much are hostels in Cape Town?
Let us talk about prices. Here is a graph showing you average prices for a bed in a dorm and for a private room. Simply mouse-over to see rates for each month.
Prices can vary a lot, especially on high-season, weekends, and special holidays such as New Years Eve.
Average Dorm Price per Month in Cape Town
Average Private Room Price per Month in Cape Town
Still not sure? Pick this!
#1 Top Hostel in Cape Town: The BIG
This is the overall best rated hostel in The BIG. The overall rating is 9.5. You cannot go wrong here.
It is your safest bet in case you are not sure which hostel to pick.
The price for a dorm at The BIG starts from $12.94.
FAQ about Cape Town Hostels
We've collected the most common questions for hostels in Cape Town. The more you know, the better you can plan with confidence and ease, right?
Unleash the Power of Hostel Price Comparison
Welcome to Hostelz.com, your reliable gateway to finding the best prices for hostels worldwide! Our platform allows you to compare prices from major booking portals, saving you valuable time and money in the process.
Rest assured, there are no hidden costs or fees - our services are completely free for you to use. We take pride in maintaining transparent and unbiased pricing information, and we never manipulate prices or rates.
So go ahead and start comparing prices and availability for all hostels in Cape Town with us!
Looking for hostels in a special neighborhood or near a popular landmark? Check out our special guides:
- Hostels in Camps Bay, Cape Town
- Hostels near Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Cape Town
- Hostels in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town
- Hostels in City Centre, Cape Town
- Hostels in Constantia, Cape Town
- Hostels in De Waterkant, Cape Town
- Hostels in Gardens, Cape Town
- Hostels in Green Point, Cape Town
- Hostels in Hout Bay, Cape Town
- Hostels in Newlands, Cape Town
- Hostels in Observatory, Cape Town
- Hostels in Oranjezicht, Cape Town
- Hostels in Rondebosch, Cape Town
- Hostels in Sea Point, Cape Town
- Hostels in Tamboerskloof, Cape Town
- Hostels in Woodstock, Cape Town
- Hostels near Boulders Beach, Cape Town
- Hostels in Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town
- Hostels near Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
- Hostels near Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town
- Hostels near Clifton Beach, Cape Town
- Hostels near Helderberg Nature Reserve, Cape Town
- Hostels in Robben Island, Cape Town
- Hostels near Table Mountain, Cape Town
- Hostels in City Bowl, Cape Town
- Hostels in Cape Town CBD, Cape Town
- Hostels in Foreshore, Cape Town
- Hostels in Waterfront, Cape Town