What are the best hostels near City Bowl?

City Bowl is a popular area in Cape Town and there are many hostels closeby. Check out 91 Loop Boutique Hostel or M&B Backpackers for hostels recommended by KAYAK that are within walking distance of City Bowl.

Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Cape Town?

The average price for a night in a hostel in Cape Town is ₹ 3,616 compared to ₹ 23,872 for a night in a hotel.

Hostels in Cape Town from ₹ 1,053/night

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Best Cape Town hostels

These are the best prices for 22-29 May.

91 Loop Boutique Hostel

City Centre

8.2Very Good(3115)

Free Wi-Fi

₹ 4,247+

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Green Elephant Backpackers

Cape Town, South Africa

7.4Good(520)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

₹ 3,350+

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A Sunflower Stop Backpackers

Cape Town, South Africa

8.3Very Good(1155)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

₹ 4,710+

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Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

Gardens

8.1Very Good(604)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

₹ 5,838+

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Never at Home Green Point

Cape Town, South Africa

8.8Very Good(1727)

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

₹ 7,752+

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Homebase Cape Town Backpackers

City Centre

8.0Very Good(270)

Free Wi-Fi

₹ 1,531+

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Urban Hive Backpackers

City Centre

7.2Good(1148)

Free Wi-Fi

₹ 3,920+

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Riverlodge Backpackers

Cape Town, South Africa

Tamboerskloof

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

₹ 5,243+

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Big Blue Backpackers

Cape Town, South Africa

6.8Okay(1248)

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Pool

₹ 6,604+

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African Soul Surfer

Cape Town, South Africa

7.7Good(245)

Free Wi-Fi

₹ 5,455+

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33 South Boutique Backpackers

Cape Town, South Africa

8.1Very Good(47)

Free Wi-Fi

₹ 1,627+

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Saltycrax Backpackers and Surf Hostel

Cape Town, South Africa

7.9Good(352)

Parking

₹ 4,307+

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Cat and Moose Backpackers

City Centre

8.4Very Good(61)

Free Wi-Fi

₹ 2,871+

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Cape Town Backpackers

Tamboerskloof

Free Wi-Fi

City Centre

Free Wi-Fi

V&A Backpackers Woodstock

Woodstock

5.2Fair(21)

₹ 3,839+

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Blue Eagle Backpackers

Woodstock

4.4Mediocre(16)

₹ 1,053+

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336 on Victoria Backpackers

Woodstock

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KAYAK’s insights for hostels in Cape Town

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Cape Town with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in Cape Town?

Hostels are cheapest in Cape Town in April, with average rates of ₹ 1,589/night. In comparison, February is the most expensive month, with prices at ₹ 5,581/night.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in Cape Town?

Tuesday offers the lowest rates in Cape Town, with an average nightly price of ₹ 1,585/night. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at ₹ 3,724/night.

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2 stars and below

Low season	High season	Average price (weeknight)	Average price (weekend night)
April	February	₹ 2,361	₹ 2,993
Cheapest month to stay with an average 46% drop in price.	Most expensive month to stay with an average 89% rise in price.	Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.	Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

If you’re looking for a cheap hostel in Cape Town, you should consider going during the low season. You’ll generally find lower-priced hostels in Cape Town in March and January.
Hostel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll likely find the best hostel deals in Cape Town if you stay on a Tuesday. The most expensive day for hostel bookings is Wednesday.
The cheapest 3-star hostel in Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was ₹ 8,621, while the most expensive was ₹ 8,672.
Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Cape Town for 11 days.

What are the best hostels near City Bowl?
City Bowl is a popular area in Cape Town and there are many hostels closeby. Check out 91 Loop Boutique Hostel or M&B Backpackers for hostels recommended by KAYAK that are within walking distance of City Bowl.
Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Cape Town?
The average price for a night in a hostel in Cape Town is ₹ 3,616 compared to ₹ 23,872 for a night in a hotel.

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KAYAK’s insights for hostels in Cape Town

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Cape Town with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in Cape Town?

Hostels are cheapest in Cape Town in April, with average rates of ₹ 1,589/night. In comparison, February is the most expensive month, with prices at ₹ 5,581/night.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in Cape Town?

Tuesday offers the lowest rates in Cape Town, with an average nightly price of ₹ 1,585/night. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at ₹ 3,724/night.

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What are the best hostels near City Bowl?

City Bowl is a popular area in Cape Town and there are many hostels closeby. Check out 91 Loop Boutique Hostel or M&B Backpackers for hostels recommended by KAYAK that are within walking distance of City Bowl.

Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Cape Town?

The average price for a night in a hostel in Cape Town is ₹ 3,616 compared to ₹ 23,872 for a night in a hotel.

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