• Cape Town City Centre

    Cape Town city centre is filled with backpacking lodges and if you are after the heart beat of Cape Town city centre then look no further and find a Backpackers in Cape Town city centre. Most places are a quick stagger to pubs, clubs and happenings.....
  • Cape Town City Bowl

    Some of Cape Town's best backpackers are nestled here which is 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.
  • Cape Town Bo Kaap

    This area lies just above the city centre and is also known as the Malay quarter. Today it is a colourful kaleidoscope with hints of Cape Town's yesteryear peeping through the architecture. There are no backpackers here.
  • 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.
  • 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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Cape Town

If you are looking for a backpackers in Cape Town then put your backpack down and spend a few days in this haven which is beautiful, sexy and endlessly fascinating.

Cape Town the Mother of all Cities
Cape Town is definitely one of the world’s most sensational backpacker cities. For a whole bunch of reasons. Her towering Table Mountain and its undulating tablecloth. Her majestic peaks and imposing 12 Apostles. Her icy oceans and outrageous underwater world. Her colourful coloured population and her easy cosmopolitan attitude.
Her spunk, her appeal and her downright rudeness when it comes to being the sexiest city we know…

Cape Town has so many backpacking hostels which are in different suburbs.
Cape Town's backpackers are all so different there is something for everybody.

All Cape Town hostels offer more than you can bite off in activities and backpacking trips into South Africa.

Places to Stay

  • Abe Bailey Hostel

    Muizenberg's and Cape Town's original youth hostel. It is a mere stroll from Muizenberg beach.
  • Abreak Away

    Want to surf, drum, kayak, have fun? It's all here.
  • Afrique du Sud Backpackers

    Located in the bustling heart of Sea Point with easy access to city amenities, public transport and (yippee) the Sea Point swimming pools by the sea.
  • Amberley Travellers Lodge

    Explore the mountains, the museums, second-hand shops, art galleries and rocky shores, then bliss out in the waves or on the beach.
  • Ashanti Lodge

    Ashanti backpackers is one of Cape Town's biggest hostels. They are a Cape Town backpackers which is busy, organised and knowledgeable and have a great building in a good location near the city centre of Cape Town.
  • Bayside Beach House

    Backed by a nature reserve and not far from the lagoon and sea, this is a great spot for some time out.
  • Carnival Court Backpackers

    A grand backpacking building in the thick of Cape Town city centres , within waltzing distance of almost everything a Cape Town city slicker could need.
  • Cat and Moose Backpackers

    The Cape Town backpackers which is located at the top end of Long Street, next to the Long Street Baths and all the action.
  • Fawlty Towers

    Self-contained self-catering flats for independent travellers.
  • Green Elephant

    This is the oldest lodge in Observatory and is the play ground of students....put your party shoes on!
  • House on the Hill

    House on the Hill offers luxurious accommodation at backpacker rates.
  • Milton Lodge

    A fantastic place to stay in the centre of Sea Point.
  • Mountain Manor Backpackers

    This Cape Town backpacking hostel is between the mountain and the city and within walking distance of everywhere.
  • Salty Crax Backpackers

    This Table View backpackers definately needs you to check out the beach, the bars, the jacuzzi and the menagerie. Hmm. And surf, windsurfing and going mad…
  • Simon’s Town Boutique Backpackers

    Simon’s Town Boutique Backpackers is close to Simon's Town station and the beach, the backpackers is well situated for access to the best of the peninsula.
  • St Johns Waterfront Lodge

    This well established Cape Town backpackers is near the Waterfront and across the road from the World Cup Stadium.
  • Sunflower Stop

    A backpackers across the road from the 2010 world cup stadium
  • The Backpack

    Cape Town's first backpacking hostel is still going strong and offers excellent facilities.
  • Topsail House

    Topsail House is a perfect place to stay in the centre of Simon's Town.

What to do

  • Abseil Africa

    Abseil in Cape Town - Drop off the edge of the mountain.
  • Baz Bus Cape Peninsula Tours

    The Baz Bus Cape Peninsula tours offer a run really fun day trip to Cape Point which includes cycling, a bit of hiking and a picnic.
  • Daytrippers

    Daytrippers offers a wonderful way to explore the Cape peninsula and winelands by bicycle.
  • HotSpots2C

    The perfect backpcker adventure in Cape Town....
  • Scuba Shack

    Discover the glorious underwater world of the two oceans.
  • Two Oceans Aquarium

    An awesome way to spend your day. Lose yourself in the oceans and meet the denizens of the deep.

Transport

  • Carhire-WP

    Cheap car hire in South Africa and rentals to under 21's.
  • Global Car Rental

    This Cape Town based car rental agency offers great deals on car hire in Cape Town.
  • Wicked Campers

    If you are wanting to camp around South Africa in style...

Tourist Offices

  • Cape Town Travel Centre

    When it comes to planning a trip through southern Africa, Cape Town Travel Centre offers a nifty service
  • Detour Traveller's Shop

    This Cape Town based booking centre is the perfect place to start or end your trip around southern Africa.
  • Moola Magic

    A discount card to backpackers in South Africa that offers great value.

Language Schools

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Mantis and Moon Backpackers
A quiet beach with warm water year round, thumping surf and safe swimming is just a 2 minute walk away. Most mornings see dolphins cruising around the point.
(Umzumbe KZN,South Coast)

Blue Sky Mining Backpackers
Set just outside Durban, Blue Sky Mining is interesting and an unusual place with awesome views.
(Warner Beach,South Coast)

Sleepy Hollow Backpackers
Sleepy? Naah. Hint…this Pietermaritzburg backpackers has the website address wylderide…
(Pietermaritzburg,Drakensberg Backpacker Hostels)

Okavango River Lodge
Stop here for sundowners and safaris.
(MaunBotswana,Botswana)

Ashanti Lodge - Green Point
Ashanti's sister lodge near the sea...
(Green Point,Cape Town)

Johannesburg Backpackers
This Johannesburg backpackers is the sister lodge to Cape Town Backpackers.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)

Semonkong Lodge and Pony Treks
Situated in the rugged Maluti mountains, this is a trekking paradise.
(Bloemfontein,Lesotho)

Timbavati Safari Lodge
Minutes away from the Orpen Gate.
(Hoedspruit,Limpopo)

All Out Africa
They organise volunteer projects and can book day trips and safaris.
(Lobamba,Swaziland)

eKasie Backpackers

(Khayalitsha,Cape Town)