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Amber Tree Lodge Backpackers
95%

Amber Tree Lodge Backpackers

10 Kloofnek Road Tamboerskloof - Hostel
My friend and I stayed at the Amber Tree Lodge for three nights in a private double with ensuite shower facilities.
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21 Braemer
93%

21 Braemer

21 Braemer Road GreenPoint - Guesthouse
This rating seems a bit over the top but as seasoned SA travellers and residents we seen it all. From extremely dodgy till 5 star boring.
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The Backpack
93%

The Backpack

74 New Church Street - Hostel
The hostel has good facilities and is in a convenient location for Long Street. There is a decent cafe bar on site if you don't want to cook.
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Atlantic Point Backpackers
92%

Atlantic Point Backpackers

2 Cavalcade rd GreenPoint - Hostel
A really great hostel - friendly and helpful staff, great facilities, decent breakfast and a safe location.
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Bantry Bay Guesthouse
92%

Bantry Bay Guesthouse

9 Brompton Ave - Guesthouse
I had a really great time staying here, the guest house was always kept to an immacualte level of cleanliness and both the owners, ed and alan, were v
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African Getaway
90%

African Getaway

5 Lady Anne Walk Ysterplaat - Guesthouse
With this property, it is all about the people. Wayne and Cathy are very friendly and ultra-helpful.
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Ashanti Lodge Gardens
90%

Ashanti Lodge Gardens

11 Hof Street Gardens - Hostel
Located at the foot of Table Mountain, Ashanti Lodge and Travel Centre is your gateway to Cape Town.
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Forty8 Backpackers Hotel
89%

Forty8 Backpackers Hotel

48 Hout Street - Hostel
Great hotel for everybody who wants to stay in the near of where it all is in Cape Town, but not to be amongst the party folks of Long Street.
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Big Blue Backpackers
88%

Big Blue Backpackers

7 Vesperdene Road Green Point CT 8001 - Hostel
BIG BLUE BACKPACKERS, is a great hostel, the owner Richard is a fantastic person as well as all employees.
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Simon's Town Backpackers
86%

Simon's Town Backpackers

Prince Alfred Building, 66 St. Georges Street - Hostel
About half a mile from the train station and close to all the restaurants and bars, Boulders beach is about a 20 min walk away.
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Carnival Court
85%

Carnival Court

255 Long Street - Hostel
Located in trendy Long Street in a Victorian building, Carnival Court is in the middle of all the action with lots of bars, clubs and restaurants lining the street. If you enjoy city life, this is the place to be!
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Eco Wave Lodge
84%

Eco Wave Lodge

11 Gladioli Way Kommetjie - Hostel
Eco Wave Long Beach offers affordable budget accommodation in a modern and stylish two-story mansion in the heart of Kommetjie, a mere stones through from the beach.
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Cape Town Backpackers
83%

Cape Town Backpackers

New Church Street 81 Tamboerskloof - Hostel
We had a pleasant stay, we slept in one of the private on-suite rooms. A bit more effort can be put into cleaning though, especially the floor.
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Green Elephant
83%

Green Elephant

57 Milton Road Observatory - Hostel
We stayed in one of the houses so it was quiet.
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One World Lodge
83%

One World Lodge

309 Long Street - Hostel
One World lodge is Cape Town\'s smallest budget accomodation self catering lodge. With just 3 rooms (one double en-suite with an extra single bed-(ideal for families!) and 1 double and a 4 bed dorm) this is a really chilled and homely spot.
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Zebra Crossing
83%

Zebra Crossing

82 New Church street Gardens - Hostel
I had an amazing stay here over new years. Many of us came in after dawn and chatted on the couch. We played cards and shared stories.
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A Sunflower Stop
82%

A Sunflower Stop

179 Main Road Green Point - Hostel
Graded 4* by Tourism Grading Council. 400m from Cape Town Stadium which is in the heart of the city. We provide travelers and backpackers worldwide with a most relaxing and enjoyable fun time whilst in the Cape.
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Daddy Long Legs Self-Catering Apartments
82%

Daddy Long Legs Self-Catering Apartments

263 Long Street - Apartment
I work in the Travel and Tourism industry and have personally visited this establishment during February 2010.
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Ashanti Lodge Green Point
81%

Ashanti Lodge Green Point

23 Antrim Road Green Point - Hostel
Newly renovated and super stylish, Ashanti Green Point offers an elegant alternative for travellers looking for quieter, more private accommodation in Cape Town.
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Surfthecape Guest House
81%

Surfthecape Guest House

4 Weaver Street Table View Cape Town - Guesthouse
A nice house in a pleasant suburb (15-20 minutes by car) North of Cape Town centre, with a range of accomodation from dorms to ensuite rooms.
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Cape Coast Views
78%

Cape Coast Views

95 High Level Road Green Point - Guesthouse
The apartment is very well equiped (they even had napkins, salt and pepper as well as the usual tea and coffee).
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Backpackers on High Level

Backpackers on High Level

Overall I was pleased with my stay at this facility. the price was good. the building itself was superb, comfortable and the grounds were well cared for. The room was large and clean but it could have had some work on decor-ie a picture or two. the staff were helpful. I felt safe in the area and the neighborhood was upscale. ... more

Overall
4

jprafke stayed here in Mar 2012

Amber Tree Lodge Backpackers

Amber Tree Lodge Backpackers

Clean, open and friendly. Plus it was within easy walking distance of town being just off the top end of Long St ... more

Overall
5

tlothian stayed here in Jan 2012

The Backpack

The Backpack

The hostel has good facilities and is in a convenient location for Long Street. There is a decent cafe bar on site if you don't want to cook. Staff are helpful and can book and advise on tours. ... more

Overall
4

bex76 stayed here in Nov 2011

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