Green Elephant Backpackers | Hostel in Cape Town

| 6.7 (524 Reviews) |   15 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  11 Guests
Observatory Hostel | Green Elephant Backpackers

15 Bedroom Hostel in Observatory, Cape Town

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. The hostel offers simply decorated rooms and dormitory rooms with shared or private bathrooms. Linen are included in the rooms and there is one dorm room exclusively for women. A daily breakfast is served on request, but there are also excellent coffee shops nearby, some with all day breakfasts. Themed dinners including home-made pizzas and chicken curry are served at the property. Green Elephant is the close to Groote Schuur Hospital, pubs, restaurants, public transport, shops, and theaters. A tour desk, a luggage storage space and laundry facilities are available. Guests can use the free WiFi in the public areas or relax in the garden. A vending machine with drinks is also available.

Green Elephant Backpackers is located in Cape Town.

This 15 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: TV, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 524 reviews with the average score of 6.7 . Coming to Cape Town and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Other
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking
  • Street parking
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Live music/Performance
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Express check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor fireplace
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Cashless payment available
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool
  • Plunge pool
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.46
Location:
7.95
Staff:
7.81
Facilities:
6.89
Comfort:
6.96
Cleanliness:
7.08
Zamani
Sep 13, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The staff was amazing.
Negative: The prices of the beverages are a bit much
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 7 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Body soap, Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower

Bedroom

Linens
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 7 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Body soap, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet

Outdoors

Balcony

Bedroom

Linens
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Body soap, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower

Bedroom

Linens
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Body soap, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet

Bedroom

Linens
Budget Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 9 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Body soap, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet

Bedroom

Linens
Studio Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Private bathroom, Shower

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Microwave, Kitchenware
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