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Our top choices for Western Cape hostels

Two Bedroom Platinum Apartment | Living area | 74-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

1. Mandela Rhodes Place

Cape Town City Centre

gregory

AED 224 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

2. never at home Green Point

Green Point

Zachary

AED 278 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

3. 91 Loop - Hostel

Cape Town City Centre

"The property was easy to locate, secure, and basic. They do not have a masssive kitchen to which your goods can be placed but a tiny fridge which only staff have access to. No eating in the rooms. Our private room was lovely and had towels, blankets, and a fan. The beds were cozy and the individual lights at the bunk beds were perfect for our children. The restaurant downstairs is good. It is awkward to eat though if you have brought your own food. For a hostel, this is one of my favorite...

Janet

AED 132 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

4. Urban Hive Backpackers

Cape Town City Centre

Oleksiy

AED 89 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

5. never at home Kloof Street

Cape Town City Centre

Wakwanza

AED 200 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

6. Strand Guesthouse - Hostel

Somerset West

"My experience at this hotel was a far cry from what was advertised. Upon check-in, I was surprised to find additional charges, including nightly parking fees despite ample parking space available onsite, as well as a R250 per person damages deposit, which I declined to pay, leading them to take my driver's license as collateral. The floors, made of black polished concrete, were a constant source of frustration as stepping out of the shower inevitably resulted in blackened feet. I must commend...

Eric

AED 132 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

7. Atlantic Point Backpackers

Green Point

Daniel

8. A Sunflower Stop - Hostel

Green Point

Gideon Jari

AED 171 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Premium Studio Suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

9. Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel

Green Point

Lionel

AED 324 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

10. Riverlodge Backpackers

Cape Town

"This place was terrible. To start, they tried to make me pay again when I already paid online. I had to speak to the owner on the phone who lied to me about it and was extremely rude. I booked two private rooms and they tried to make me share a room with another guest. I refused because I paid more to have my own room. They do not provide wifi like is advertised and when I pressed the owner, he gave me one coupon for 100mb internet for two rooms (4 people). I told him it was advertised online as...

Bradley

AED 137 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (16 Bed) | Beach/ocean view

11. Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

Mossel Bay

Kirstin Silke Imme-Mariel

12. Hermanus Backpackers

Westcliff

Julue

AED 271 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

13. MoTown by Mojo - Hostel

Cape Town City Centre

Richard

AED 126 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

14. Sweet Stay

Cape Town City Centre

AED 373 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

15. Zzzone Boutique Hostel

Hermanus City-Centre

Philip Doble

AED 178 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

16. Stumble Inn Backpackers Lodge

Stellenbosch Central

Sean

AED 181 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

17. Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge

Cape Town

Dickson Osaro

AED 119 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

18. Fisherhaven Traveller's Lodge - Hostel

Hermanus

David

AED 148 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, WiFi (free), bed sheets

19. TheLab Backpackers

Franschhoek

AED 300 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

20. Karoo Soul - Hostel

Oudtshoorn

Christopher

AED 156 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

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Top Western Cape Hotel Reviews

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

10/10 Excellent

"We really appreciated the proximity of this hotel to the airport. The free shuttle was a big plus. We arrived at almost midnight due to flight delays and were gratified to see that the bar and kitchen was open until 1 a.m. The morning breakfast buffet was wonderful. Every staff member with whom we interacted was friendly and helpful. A great way to start our time in South Africa!"

Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved our time here! For comparison, earlier we stopped over for one night in Cape Town during our trip and stayed at a supposed luxury hotel directly on the V&A Waterfront. It was awful. We were so glad we had booked a different hotel (The Taj) when we returned to Cape Town the second time, for our final leg of our South Africa trip, a 3 night stay before returning home. Upon entering we already knew it was so much better than the last hotel. Even without comparing, The Taj completely stands on its own in every category: Service: Amazing front desk staff, the bellman’s are so respectful and attentive. The housekeepers and waitstaff were full of smiles. Amazing service and staff. Dining: Wow!! The breakfast blew me away, from the menu to the buffet option, it was fresh, well prepared and delicious! We also ate at their restaurant, Bombay Brasserie, which was delicious! From the chefs tasting bites to the butter chicken, it was great! Spa: Two people in my party got massages (Warrior massages) from different people. One loved their massage and one thought it was okay. Overall, they enjoyed the spa services and would try another service. Overall, we loved our stay so much, we looked up the hotel brand of Taj Hotels and are planning to stay with them when we go to Dubai."

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

8/10 Good

"Convenient location. Clean room. The staff was friendly and efficient. Reasonably priced. Only problem was no shuttle service! I have to pay $450 ( both ways) to the transportation company for the mere 7 mins ride. It’s not really safe walking down there at night."

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Our top choices for Western Cape hostels

1. Mandela Rhodes Place

2. never at home Green Point

3. 91 Loop - Hostel

4. Urban Hive Backpackers

5. never at home Kloof Street

6. Strand Guesthouse - Hostel

7. Atlantic Point Backpackers

8. A Sunflower Stop - Hostel

9. Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel

10. Riverlodge Backpackers

11. Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

12. Hermanus Backpackers

13. MoTown by Mojo - Hostel

14. Sweet Stay

15. Zzzone Boutique Hostel

16. Stumble Inn Backpackers Lodge

17. Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge

18. Fisherhaven Traveller's Lodge - Hostel

19. TheLab Backpackers

20. Karoo Soul - Hostel

Top Western Cape Hotel Reviews

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

Taj Cape Town

City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

Misty Waves Boutique Hotel

Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa

The Plettenberg Hotel

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