Best Hostels for Solo Travellers in Cape Town

Best Hostels for Solo Travellers in Cape Town
Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa and is a popular tourist destination. It's the most southern city in Africa and is a great base for exploring South Africa's Cape Winelands around Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek.

If you're traveling alone, staying at a hostel is the best way to meet other independent travelers while in Cape Town. There are some great hostels in the area that offer a social atmosphere and a comfortable place to sleep while you're in the area.
How much do hostels in Cape Town cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Cape Town here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



Dorm Bed from $13.11
Private Room from $17.47
Overall Rating: 67%
2 Cavalcade rd GreenPoint, Cape Town
Atlantic Point Backpackers is a favorite hostel for travelers in all of South Africa. It's conveniently located about a kilometer from the water and less than a kilometer from the New Green Point Stadium. The hostel offers guests a variety of amenities including free internet access, wi-fi, free breakfast, and any travel information you may need. There is also a full kitchen available where guests can prepare their own meals. The hostel has a social atmosphere with plenty of communal space. There's a lounge where you can relax, satellite television, and an entertainment area with a pool table and games.

The hostel has a lot of character and attracts travelers of all types. If you're traveling alone, it won't be long before you make a few friends here. The staff is friendly and will work hard to make sure your stay here is as hospitable as possible.

There are a range of room types that you can choose from and each room is furnished with modern furniture. Both private and dorm rooms are available. Dorms sleep between four and eight and you can choose from female only or mixed rooms.


Dorm Bed from $21.34
Private Room from $16.51
Overall Rating: 95%
74 New Church Street, Cape Town
One of the original hostels in Cape Town, this hostel remains popular with travelers and backpackers. It's conveniently located in the heart of the city and is near many popular bars, restaurants, and attractions. It's about a five minute taxi ride to the waterfront and ten minutes to Table Mountain Cable Car Station.

This hostel is unique in that it takes social responsibility seriously. It's a Fair Trade hostel that works hard to give back to the community. It has a community craft shop where you can purchase local goods. The hostel also uses biodegradable cleaning products, LED lights, and other environmentally friendly practices. It has received a variety of awards for its good service and social responsibility.

The hostel is a decent size with a range of room types. There are dorms that sleep between two and eight people. There are also single, twin and double private rooms available, some with private bathrooms. For small groups, there's a family room, and for those who want a little more personal space, there's a self catering loft apartment.


Dorm Bed from $15.55
Private Room from $23.33
Overall Rating: 95%
179 Main Road Green Point, Cape Town
This is a clean and fun hostel that has a relaxed atmosphere in a social environment. If you're traveling alone, it's easy to meet other guests and make a few friends. The hostel has a fun swimming pool where many guests enjoy relaxing. There is also a nice kitchen available for use and a bar area where you can grab a drink.

The hostel is conveniently located near the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. You can access many places around town with a short bus ride, so it's a nice base for your time in Cape Town.

The hostel has all of the standard amenities available to guests including clean bathrooms, hot showers, internet access, and security lockers. There are private single rooms available for those who want a little privacy. There are also twin and double private rooms available as well. Dorms sleep either six or eight people.


Dorm Bed from $15.80
Private Room from $12.23
Overall Rating: 76%
7 Vesperdene Road Green Point CT 8001, Cape Town
Another popular hostel in Cape Town, Big Blue Backpackers is very close to the waterfront. The hostel has a lot of space so it's easy to find a quiet place to relax, or find other guests that are interested in hanging out late into the night. The hostel has a nice bar where you can grab an affordable drink, but it's also near many bars and pubs so if you want to head out on the town, you won't have to go far. There's also a swimming pool where many guests enjoy relaxing.

The hostel has a variety of amenities available to guests including free breakfast, free internet, wi-fi (in the lobby only), and a large selection of movies that you can watch. They can also help you with all kinds of travel arrangements including shark diving, city tours, wine tours, and whale watching tours between the months of July and November.

The hostel has twin, double, and quad private rooms as well as dorms that sleep between seven and eleven people. Both female only and mixed dorms are available.


Dorm Bed from $19.44
Private Room from $16.09
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
20 Briza rd. Table View, Cape Town
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, a swimming pool, a nightclub, a common room, and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, security lockers, luggage storage, parking, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $16.19
Private Room from $17.73
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
28A Blaauwberg Road, Table View, Cape Town
Serenity Shores Backpackers is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service, a common room, and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, security lockers, and parking are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $30.58
Private Room from $46.20
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 98%
18 Thornhill rd Green Point, Cape Town
This terrific hostel offers friendly service, a swimming pool, a common room, and board games. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast, a cafe, self-catering facilities, and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, parking, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $18.48
Private Room from $32.78
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 94%
107 Main Road Green Point, Cape Town
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, a bar, bicycle hire, a common room, board games, cable tv, and foosball. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a restaurant and self-catering facilities. Wi-fi, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, key card access, parking, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.
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