Description
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site.. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite..
With a stay at Green Elephant Backpackers in Cape Town (Observatory), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. This hostel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Cape Town Stadium and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Camps Bay Beach.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Groote Schuur Hospital - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Table Mountain National Park - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Old Biscuit Mill - 1.7 km / 1 mi University of Cape Town - 2 km / 1.3 mi District 6 - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi Cape Peninsula University of Technology (District Six Campus) - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi Vincent Pallotti Hospital - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi District Six Museum - 4.8 km / 3 mi Newlands Stadium - 4.9 km / 3 mi Castle of Good Hope - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi Cape Town City Hall - 5 km / 3.1 mi Newlands Cricket Ground - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi Artscape Theatre Centre - 4.8 km / 3 mi Cape Town Gateway Visitor Centre - 4.8 km / 3 mi Greenmarket Square - 4.9 km / 3 mi The nearest major airport is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 15.4 km / 9.6 mi . In Cape Town (Observatory).
Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge..
- Additional services
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Entertainment
- Shops in hotel
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Nearby free parking
- Nearby parking
- Shuttle transfer
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Smoking
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Barbecue
- Fax/photocopier
- Garden
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Microwave
- Public bathroom
- Safe
- Sale of tours
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Snack bar
- Vending machines
- Restaurants
- Restaurant guide
- Shared kitchen
- Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Check-in/Check-out
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- General
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- Our rentals include:
- Utilities
- Cleaning
- Admin fees and taxes
Good to know
About the deposit
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Key pick-up
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Taxes included in the final price
Any local tourist tax/resort fee has to be paid on spot directly by clients, if applicable Yes No
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Based on 173 reviews
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Musa M
04/04/2026
“What a peaceful and perfect stay - Mahlambi family”
What an excellent accommodation experience from the day we made our first contact with this establishment through its professional receptionists, Lihle and Aviwe. We sent WhatsApp enquiries about the facility and received prompt responses from the abovementioned receptionists. When we physically ar… more
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DangerLoch
Cairns, Australia
02/12/2025
“A gem in Observatory”
I had the pleasure of staying here for 2 months while I was on a work trip in Cape Town. I have only praise for the establishment and staff. The location is also prime in Observatory, ideal for visiting students, hospital staff or general tourists. The outer courtyard area is an excellent place t… more
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Sean M
05/11/2025
“Great Enviroment and Staff”
Awesome experience!! Remy, Ros, and the entire staff were nothing but excellent and created a great environment. Would stay again.
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RebeccaTRFT
09/09/2025
“Great place!”
September 2025 Great hostel, with the most amazing staff! Awesome, homely vibe with a gorgeous swimming pool, braai area and fire place. I definitely recommend!
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