Green Elephant Backpackers

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(497 Ratings)

"Great vibes, comfy&fun hostel."

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7.1 / 10.0

Good(497 Ratings)

Hostel in Cape Town

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Enhanced cleaningExtra health and hygiene measures to ensure your safety

About this hostel

Located in the heart of Observatory in Cape Town, a lively student area, Green Elephant Backpackers offers budget accommodations. It features an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities.

Amenities at Green Elephant Backpackers

Airport transportation available

Free WiFi/internet

Pool

Non-smoking

Bar

Kitchen

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Garden

Laundry services

Fireplace

Outdoor Cooking

Smoking allowed

Safe

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Cape Town

Nearby attractions

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Available Rooms

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7.1Good

(497 Ratings)

"Great vibes, comfy&fun hostel."

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

7.1 / 10.0

Good(497 Ratings)

Hostel in Cape Town

3-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Enhanced cleaningExtra health and hygiene measures to ensure your safety

Map of Cape Town

Nearby attractions

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Located in the heart of Observatory in Cape Town, a lively student area, Green Elephant Backpackers offers budget accommodations. It features an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities.

Amenities

Airport transportation available

Free WiFi/internet

Pool

Non-smoking

Bar

Kitchen

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Garden

Laundry services

Fireplace

Outdoor Cooking

Smoking allowed

Safe

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

7.1 / 10.0

Good(497 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

6.0 / 10.0

An unexpected but pleasant adventure for me as a 1st time back packer guest.

The extra effort from the staff to make my stay pleasant. The cold Savanna Dry at the bar after a hot day. Change of bedding every day

My bunk was too high for a 50yr old and was a serious struggle to climb when its time to sleep.

9.0 / 10.0

Great

Location is safe

More rooms for one double bed or more single rooms

4.0 / 10.0

I was not happy with the place, so much noise during the day

The room was cleaned on the first two days.

There was no TV in the room. The car parking was terrible. My car couldn't fit in a small parking area that was located, I was woked up at 12 midnight yo remove the car where I ended parking outside because it wasn't fitting on where they located even with their help, I parked outside.

6.0 / 10.0

Safe area but bed facility need to upgrade.

The friendly staff, the auto gate, in observatory area.

No washing machine, the bunk bed has no side stopper.

9.0 / 10.0

I love the open spaces the freedom to come an go easily and the staff being on point with helping if you need it :) .

All clean and friendly staff and fun..

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10.0 / 10.0

My go to place.

Great vibes, comfy&fun hostel.

9.0 / 10.0

Cool, comfortable and friendly

Staff were super nice and my room got upgraded for free

Parking was a bit bad, but so is everywhere in Cape Town

7.0 / 10.0

Short

The view

Single bed

8.0 / 10.0

It was amazing, beautiful and safe space. I would definitely book again.

It's a safe neighborhood.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

It was very comfortable, save secured, everyone was friendly

The room were very nice and comfortable

N/A

8.0 / 10.0

Magnificent stay I had close to everything and safee

The location of the place, as well as the staff very warm and caring.

May be at least add TVs in the rooms

10.0 / 10.0

Francois

All

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

For Green Elephant, guest safety is key now enhaced with cipher locks.

The place is easy to adjust to. There are lots of places to sit and ponder in the yard. Given it takes a form of hostel for most sleeping rooms, rules are strictly enforced. Sometimes you feel like you arein your own room.

The kitchen pots are old.

10.0 / 10.0

money well spent indeed

Extremely accommodating, welcoming staff, wonderful atmosphere, wonderful people, and an overall amazing experience I would honestly recommend

10.0 / 10.0

Very pleasant and wholesome experience.

My stay at green elephant backpackers was a truly memorable one. From the minute I walked in to the facility I felt the care and attention to detail from the staff members I encountered. The space was very clean and pleasant. The staff were all very friendly and approachable people, and the room super comfortable. The bed was so comfortable. I truly felt at home. The location is also very convenient, close to most of the amenities one needs, and with the bus and the train station at a walking distance away. It's also very close to Lower main rd which has many venues, Capetown art and culture and night life to explore. One also feels so safe and secure not only in the backpackers itself but also in the community which was a breadth of fresh air as a South African woman. I highly recommend Green elephant if you are open to staying in a calm community and willing to meet interesting new people on your time in the mother city.

N/a

5.0 / 10.0

It was cool.

Some of the staff was super nice

Nothing.

6.0 / 10.0

I had a great day

No comment I was catering myself

I don't like your green towels nextime try to give us white towels and make sure there is blakets its winter guys.

8.0 / 10.0

I only stayed for a night but was very happy with the cleanliness and spaciousness of the property. It was unfortunately

The property was spacious and had different zones allowing for more a spread and not too many people cramped into one spot

The wooden floors unfortunately made the sound travel super easily throughout the hostel

9.0 / 10.0

Fabulous place to stay with friendly staff

The kitchen was basic and the oven was temperamental in terms of temperature control and the gas lighter not working. Blind broken in accommodation but rest of facilities excellent

3.0 / 10.0

Not comfortable

None

everything

10.0 / 10.0

It was comforting

The room was very spacious I didn't even expect it to be as such for the price I paid.

None

5.0 / 10.0

It was an overnight stay for a night out in cape town. It met our needs for the day.

The pool area is inviting and chilled with bar area.

Everything was fine it had all the basic amenities a backpackers need.

7.0 / 10.0

Helpful personal

The property did not have the 6 sleepers as requested

Very helpful and friendly

3.0 / 10.0

A girl I was sharing a room with stole my food...

a girl called Mellisa that I was sharing a room with in a dorm stole my food...

4.0 / 10.0

Disappointing

The location and the people around.

The bedding was too short and smelled like someone was smoking next to it. The windows don't close properly in the bedroom and it was cold.

8.0 / 10.0

Very good

All the Facilities iro The Kitchen. All Utensils Available

No Paper Towls in Kitchen. The Parking Allocated 2 Me Was Occupied on Friday 21 July 2023.

8.0 / 10.0

I would return.

Good location - close to Main Road, Observatory is a good suburb and close to Spar, Clicks and various bars.

Some of the guests - not fault of entity.

4.0 / 10.0

‘Meh’

COLD WATER!! I showered with cold water every morning. Location isn’t relatively safe either. My partner and I got robbed just by the property waiting on a Uber.

7.0 / 10.0

Thank you. It was clean, comfy, safe and the free morning coffee was well received.

It was available at midnight. I felt safe there.

Unfriendly staff when I arrived late

9.0 / 10.0

Superb

Loved the privacy and safety including bar on site

Everything was private bt the braai facility was unavailable as there was no gas that information should be included on the site

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Green Elephant Backpackers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Green Elephant Backpackers. Enjoy the water!

Is Green Elephant Backpackers pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Green Elephant Backpackers?

We found 18 amenities for this rental. This includes airport transportation available, free wifi/internet, pool, non-smoking, and bar.

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Green Elephant Backpackers

Hostel in Cape Town

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities at Green Elephant Backpackers

Map of Cape Town

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hostel in Cape Town

Reasons to book

Map of Cape Town

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Green Elephant Backpackers pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Green Elephant Backpackers?

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