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Green Elephant Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Poolside bar
Front of property
Basic Studio | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Pool

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57 Milton Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925
  • University of Cape Town
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Long Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Studio

Basic Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Green Elephant Backpackers

Hostel in Cape Town with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Along with an outdoor pool, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area.
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.

During your stay at Green Elephant Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from Groote Schuur Hospital. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, coffee/tea in a common area, and TV in a common area
  • 6 minutes by car from Cape Town International Convention Centre and 6 minutes from Long Street
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Green Elephant Backpackers also features an outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cape Town hostel.

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 transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Accessibility

  • No lift

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 150 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 1:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.