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Green Elephant Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Poolside bar
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Outdoor pool
Poolside bar

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $41
$36 nightly
$41 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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57 Milton Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925
  • Place, Cape Town Science Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Heart of Cape Town Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cape Town
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only | In-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Studio | In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Studio

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

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 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Camps Bay Beach and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Cape Town Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Cape Town Science Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Magnet Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Heart of Cape Town Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Table Mountain National Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Cape Town - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 9 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 12 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kauai (Observatory) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gogi Korean BBQ - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vida E Caffè (Obs) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Obz Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ferdinando's Pizza - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Green Elephant Backpackers

Green Elephant Backpackers offers 7 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include computer monitors and printers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and computer monitors, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a television in a common area.
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.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Computer monitor
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laundry detergent
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 150 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access