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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Shared Dormitory, 3 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom
3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)
1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Deluxe Double Room
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 people)
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with rooftop terrace, walk to Kloof Street

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens, you'll be centrally located in Cape Town, a 5-minute walk from Kloof Street and a 5-minute drive from Cape Town Stadium. This hostel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Two Oceans Aquarium and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Table Mountain.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.

You can enjoy a meal at Kumasi Cafe serving the guests of Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

11 Hof Street, Cape Town, Western Cape 8001

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This Cape Town hostel also offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library.

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1866
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • ATM/banking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Airport transportation
  • Total number of rooms - 21
  • Television in common areas
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Room Amenities

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens offers 21 accommodations with safes. This Cape Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Kumasi Cafe - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Happy hour is offered.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 85 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 330 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Ashanti Backpackers Gardens
  • Ashanti Backpackers Gardens Cape Town
  • Ashanti Backpackers Lodge
  • Ashanti Gardens Backpackers
  • Ashanti Lodge Backpackers
  • Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens
  • Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens Cape Town
  • Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens Cape Town

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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