With a stay at Mandela Rhodes Place, you'll be centrally located in Cape Town, steps from Long Street and 15 minutes by foot from Cape Town International Convention Centre. .This hostel is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Cape Town Stadium and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Table Mountain.
Mandela Rhodes Place offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
This Cape Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 74-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 74-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include shopping on site and a reception hall.
To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 280 for adults and ZAR 150 for children
Things to do
Designer stores
Shopping
Family friendly
Dining table
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room kitchen
In-room microwave
Conveniences
Virtual front desk
Outdoors
In the mountains
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
No elevator
More
8 floors
Designated smoking areas
Reception hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower/bathtub combination
Entertainment
74-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Dining table
Electric kettle
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
Toaster
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Lockbox, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A damage deposit of ZAR 1000 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately ZAR 280 for adults and ZAR 150 for children
Towels fee: ZAR 150 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel
Mandela Rhodes Place Cape Town
Mandela Rhodes Place Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Mandela Rhodes Place Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cape Town
Mandela Rhodes Place Reviews
Reviews
5.4
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I have stayed there in the past and it’s just as nice today as it was years ago.
gregory
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Jan
Mar 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The popert was nice nd conveniently located. However, the unit that I reserved did not have operable air conditioning and the property manager was nonresponsive in recifying the manner.
Jan
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Daksha
Apr 20, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No Security to Manage Noisy Neighbors
The biggest issue was that the neighbors were partying up to 5am in the morning and there was no security to ensure that this was controlled.
Check in was nerve wrecking as all comms were on whatsapp with no one in the building knowing what to do or what codes to use. The pool was not available to use. The street noise was so bad constantly to such a degree that we were unable to sleep at night. Water running from the ceiling light in the kitchen was not attend to even after we talk with a man on he emergency phone number. This was at 21:00 at night. We checked out immediately due to an electric fire hazard in the kitchen. The security man let us out of the building after we put the key into a mailbox room at 22:30. We had to find emergency accommodation at 21:30 at night in an unsafe city. Cape Town South Africa.
Annemarie
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Avishan
Feb 3, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Zimmer war so unglaublich dreckig und stinking, dass ich erste Nacht nicht schlafen konnte. Auf meine Beschwerde wollten sie mir anderes Zimmer gegen Aufpreis geben. Und plötzlich nach längerem Beschwerdebrief konnte ich Zimmer wechseln. Der Pool ist sauber und schön. Es ist keine Unterkunft wo man verweilen kann. Ich have mich nicht wohl gefühlt.