Cheap hotels & hostels in Cape Town

Whether you're on a budget or a blow out, there is loads of great, cheap accommodation in Cape Town. You'll be spoilt for choice so here's our pick of the best hotels and hostels to help you on your way.

STA Travel offers cheap hotels & hostels in Cape Town in all the popular locations and for all types of travellers – find backpacking to luxury, cheap accommodation in Cape Town. 

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Ashanti Gardens Lodge
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4.5 ticks

40 reviews

Ashanti Gardens Lodge

Cape Town - Cape Town City Centre

Category hostel

Once a Victorian mansion, Ashanti Lodge is now a great laid-back hostel. With a pool, barbecues, dorms and an outstanding private guest-house - not to mention a romantic sounding address at the foot of Table Mountain, close to Waterfront - this is a neat place. Learn more >

Best for

  • Singles
  • Party People
  • First Time Travellers
Beds from £9
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Cape Town Backpackers
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4.5 ticks

6 reviews

Cape Town Backpackers

Cape Town - City Centre (Cape Town)

Category hostel

A hostel with honeymoon suites? Leagues above your typical backpackers, come here for Victorian charm, mountain views and Xhosa meals. *** All holders of a valid international student (ISIC), youth (ISTC) or teacher (ITIC) identity card will receive 1 hour free internet *** Learn more >

Best for

  • Singles
  • First Time Travellers
  • Budget Conscious
Beds from £9
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Green Elephant Backpackers
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5 ticks

1 review

Green Elephant Backpackers

Cape Town - Observatory

Category hostel

Trumpety Trump! The Green Elephant backpacker hostel is a warm welcome to Cape Town. Spend long lazy days by the pool or if you¿re looking for thrills, trust your hosts and try some shark diving. Learn more >

Best for

  • Couples
  • First Time Travellers
  • Singles
Beds from £11
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Saltycrax Backpackers
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Saltycrax Backpackers

Cape Town - Blouberg

Category hostel

Get a taste for Saltycrax, Blaauwberg's buzziest backpackers! Extreme sports, Jacuzzi high jinks and Cape Town clubbing await... Learn more >

Beds from £11
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Sunflower Stop
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4.5 ticks

7 reviews

Sunflower Stop

Cape Town - Green Point

Category hostel

Your social life is in safe hands at the Sunflower Stop. Join a pub crawl, beach party or night of Cape Town clubbing - or simply chill at their all-day poolside bar. Learn more >

Best for

  • Singles
  • First Time Travellers
  • Budget Conscious
Beds from £13
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Ashanti Green Point
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4 ticks

3 reviews

Ashanti Green Point

Cape Town - Green Point

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Ashanti rocks again - this time in Green Point. With absolutely brand-new everything this sleek and stylish renovated building is perfectly positioned for the Waterfront, Stadium, beaches and city centre. Learn more >

Best for

  • First Time Travellers
  • Couples
  • Singles
Beds from £14
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Spring Tide Inn
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3.5 ticks

2 reviews

Spring Tide Inn

Cape Town - Sea Point

Category 2.5 globes

Gorgeous, gold-star and gay friendly, this pretty place in the heart of Sea Point has a wonderful walled garden and serves some of the best breakfasts in town. Learn more >

Best for

  • Couples
  • First Time Travellers
  • Singles
Beds from £20
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e.g. Sep-25-2010

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Primi Sea Castle
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5 ticks

1 review

Primi Sea Castle

Cape Town - Camps Bay

Category 4 globes

Lounge from on up high with views out over the seaboard, lounge by the pool, lounge in a huge plush bed and better yet, lounge with a champagne breakfast! *** 4 Nights for the Price of 3 (01May11-31Aug11 & 01May12-31Aug12) *** Learn more >

Best for

  • Couples
  • Singles
  • Style Conscious
Beds from £26
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Daddy Long Legs
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3 ticks

3 reviews

Daddy Long Legs

Cape Town - Cape Town City Centre

Category 3 globes

Voted as one of the World's Coolest Hotels...this funky art hotel has rooms designed by local artists, a travel centre and its own ultra-hip bar with a terrace overlooking Long Street - South Africa's funkiest and best value-for-money hotel. Learn more >

Best for

  • Party People
  • Couples
  • Style Conscious
Beds from £32
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Daddy Apartments
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5 ticks

1 review

Daddy Apartments

Cape Town - Cape Town City Centre

Category 3 globes

Planning on checking out the Cape for days, weeks, maybe even months? Super funky apartments (cheap as chips) and right on the famed Long Street will ensure you can come and go as you please. Learn more >

Best for

  • Couples
  • Party People
Beds from £35
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e.g. Sep-25-2010

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