57 Milton Road, Observatory, 7925 Cape Town, South Africa
#191 of 205 hotels in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 447 hostel reviews
6.5Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
6.9
Location
7.9
Facilities
6.9
Staff
7.8
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 April 2024
Cleo
South AfricaBeds. The blanket was too thin for my liking and I had to sleep with a jacket on. Sheets were only changed on the first night I slept there. Lost of cockroaches, but I was not that bothered because the place was clean
Intension was to sleep for 1 day only, but ended up extending my stay for two more days because of the first impression I got about the place. Location was perfect. Less than 300m from the Main road. Closer to Spar Supermarket and lots and lots of restaurants and coffee shops nearby. Operational kitchen with Fridge, stove, microwave oven, kitchen utensils,etc though I only used their coffee. Clean pool. Staff very helpful and friendly. Definitely coming back next time when visiting Cape Town
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Phumelelo
South AfricaAmaphela
Location/ value for money
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Ts'eole
LesothoNo bedside lamp.
It's clean, affordable and convenient.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Johnny
South AfricaVery helpful and friendly
The property did not have the 6 sleepers as requested
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Rotshidzwa
South AfricaThe gate was difficult to unlock. If it’s at night that can be dangerous. Please put bathing soap in the rooms or at least let the guests know
The beds are comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Allen
South AfricaVery clean and comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Niaz
South AfricaThe room under the stairs needs a fan or something. No simple breakfast served anymore...
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Chris
South AfricaThe staff were occupying the rooms I wanted to stay in.. Not cool.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Jordan
South AfricaThere was a limited amount of space
The beds were extremely comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Julia
GermanyThere was a big cockroach problem and I still had to stay in that room
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Maree
South AfricaOutsiders are allowed onto the property to enjoy drinks at the bar. The people tend to make noise and dirty the facilities of those whom actually stay at the backpackers.
The people I got to meet made the stay so much more worth it.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Daniel
TanzaniaAwesome staff, cool location/ neighborhood, decent value, nice pool.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Laura
UgandaThe gate was malfunctioning most of the time
Room and bed
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Lungelo
South AfricaThe room is too packed and unorganised
Everything
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Horst
GermanyTwo points I wish the owner would change: 1) I missed individual lights at my bed. 2) I was not allowed to consume my own beer and wine.
The Green Elephant Backpackers is a safe place and lots of people there, locals and backpackers whom I could nicely socialize with. I slept in a men's 6-bed dorm with a view at the Lions Head. The hostel features a spacious kitchen with 4 fridges, and also a kind of a living space that offers free Wi-Fi and sufficient charging sockets for some 4 to 6 digital nomads at a huge table. There's also a fancy bar (bringing own alc beverages is not allowed). To go to the center CBD and to the Water Front is a 5 to 6 km distance. I always used the Minibus taxis at 12 R each ride to CBD and walking the remaining way.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Robyn
SwitzerlandThe staff was very unfriendly and unhelpful. I've been to many Hostels and this was the first time I encountered Staff so condescending. Wouldn't recommend as a solo female traveler. Ok if in a big group
After rebooking my friend, I was meant to be the only girl in a Hostel room full of boys. Staff made it possible for me to move into an all girls room. (So they fixed a problem they created)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Sindiswa
South AfricaI did not include breakfast in my booking
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Jessica
New ZealandThe property is a bit out of the CBD around 10/15min Uber which isn’t a massive issue but can be a bit restrictive. Also a lot of people coming and going. However staff seems to know how to track.
The girls dorm was clean and spacious, the pool was a lovely addition and the kitchen was large and well stocked with items to use. Spar was around the corner.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Laristo
South AfricaWonderful and clean
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Liya
South AfricaThe constant noise and sounds made by the other people staying there throughout the night. The Wi-Fi was poor throughout the whole stay.
I loved how the room looked. And how welcoming and nice the staff was. And our checking in was quick and easy
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Donald
South AfricaMy door could n't lock from the inside. noise at. night kept me awake.
booking system fine.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Christal-meliss
South AfricaThey should serve food / breakfast
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Liante
South AfricaThe only thing I don't like was the fact that there was no hot water in the top shower
Good
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Tebogo
South Africa-Inconsistency of hot water for showering. -Tv room was dirty. The tables and the couches were not maintained.
-I like the chilling outdoor space. It was great to meet other people in the space.
Stayed in September 2023
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