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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Green Elephant Backpackers
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Green Elephant Backpackers

Cape Town - Woodstock

Category hostel

Well, the Lonely Planet calls it a 'happy place'... So if you're looking for yours, you'd better head to Cape Town's Green Elephant. Spend long lazy days by the pool or if you're looking for thrills trust your hosts and try some shark diving.

Best for

  • Couples
  • First Time Travellers
  • Singles
Beds from £11.00
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Cape Town Backpackers
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Cape Town Backpackers

Cape Town - City Centre (Cape Town)

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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 ***

Best for

  • Singles
  • Budget Conscious
  • Groups
Beds from £12.00
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Saltycrax Backpackers
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Saltycrax Backpackers

Cape Town - Blouberg

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

Beds from £12.00
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Ashanti Gardens Lodge
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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.

Best for

  • Singles
  • Party People
  • First Time Travellers
Beds from £13.00
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Sunflower Stop
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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.

Best for

  • Singles
  • First Time Travellers
  • Chillaxers
Beds from £13.00
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Ashanti Green Point
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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.

Beds from £15.00
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The Grand Daddy
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The Grand Daddy

Cape Town - Cape Town City Centre

Category 4 globes

Check into this fabulous and funky hotel, with a buzzing bar and restaurant, in the Plumstead area and choose between a luxurious room or suite, or one of seven rooftop Airstream trailers for a truly original stay in the stunning city of Cape Town.

Beds from £34.00
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Spring Tide Inn
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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.

Best for

  • Couples
  • First Time Travellers
  • Singles
Beds from £36.00
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e.g. 25-Sep-2010

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Daddy Long Legs
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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.

Best for

  • Party People
  • Couples
  • Style Conscious
Beds from £36.00
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Gary on Graham
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Gary on Graham

Cape Town - Sea Point

Category 3.5 globes

A tiny stylish home away from home. Garys is old, Colonial and has awesome African décor. For a beachy spot, or life away from downtown Cape Town - this wee gem is a great pick.

Beds from £36.00
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e.g. 25-Sep-2010

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