• Cape Town City Centre

    The centre isn’t huge, so most places are a quick stagger up or down the road. If you want to be near pubs, clubs and happenings, this is your spot. There's a Google Map to Cape Town here.
  • Cape Town City Bowl

    Nestled just above the Cape Town city centre on the slopes of Table Mountain and overlooking Cape Town and the harbour, these residential suburbs are fairly laid-back, quiet and surrounded by plenty of greenery, lush gardens and parks.
  • Sea Point

    Situated on the icy Atlantic seaboard close to the Cape Town beaches Sea Point stretches along the beachfront and up against the mountain. It is densely populated with apartments, peppered with restaurants and bars and has a thriving nightlife.
  • Observatory

    The heartbeat of student life in Cape Town, spunky Observatory has an excellent local atmosphere and a lively vibe. It's jam-packed with snappy music and pool venues and has a gob-smacking choice of restaurants.
  • Claremont

    This is one of Cape Town's older suburbs which has a well developed entertainment and shopping infrastructure. There are no backpackers here.
  • Northern Beaches

    Along the Atlantic coastline, heading northwards towards the West Coast and Namibia you'll find miles of beach…There's Google map here.
  • Muizenberg and Kalk Bay

    Muizenberg beach is a surfer's paradise, with the best learner surf waves in the Cape. You'll find the Google map to the Southern Peninsula on this page.
  • Simon's Town

    This is where we've chosen to live, so it's gotta be groovy. It's the last village before Cape Point on the eastern side of the peninsula and very quaint. Not to mention romantic with its panoramic views over the Simon's Town navy and picturesque yacht basin.
  • Scarborough and Kommetjie

    Scarborough is one of the last suburbs you’ll find before Cape Point. It's a very quiet with wonderful stretches of wild beaches, incredible mountain walks and an oddly shaped landmark known as Camel Rock. It takes about 45 minutes to drive into Cape Town from here.
  • Camps Bay

    This is the perfect place from which to watch the sun go down - whether it's from the white sandy beach or one of the many bars or restuarants that line the beach front. There are no backpackers here.
  • Hout Bay

    It's about 15km from town and the entry point to the famous Chapman's Peak Drive. It's a little self-contained village with everything you need - restaurants, shops, auto banks and is close to plenty of good hikes and sunset drink slurping spots. There are no backpackers here.

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Green Point

Neighbouring the busy suburb of Sea Point, Green Point has much the same setting and vibe as Sea Point, overlooking the icy Atlantic seaboard and backing up against the mountain. Many backpackers make Green Point their home whilst visiting the Mother City.

Home of the World Cup Stadium

Mmm, Green Point pumps, it’s difficult to know where to start. It’s also gay friendly, wild, whacky and over the top. Good spot to see in the New Year and has great places for girls to go out dancing if you don’t want hairy men leering at you over their beer.

Discover it for yourselves......

The new Green Point Stadium is home to the FIFA world cup and has fitted in to the Cape Town skyline with ease.

Once the world cup hooo ha is over it will once again offer an assortment of international music concerts and sporting events. It was once the site of a Boer prisoner of war camp.

Backpackers near the V&A Waterfront

Green Point is the closest place to stay if you are looking to position yourself within easy walking distance of the V&A Waterfront. There is a wide selection of backpacking hostels to choose from, each having its own personality.

 


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Places to Stay

  • Big Blue

    A big hostel with a swimming pool and loads of space.
  • Fawlty Towers

    Self-contained self-catering flats for independent travellers.
  • House on the Hill

    House on the Hill offers luxurious accommodation at backpacker rates.
  • Sunflower Stop

    On the main drag close to Sea Point with easy access to beaches and the city centre.