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Green Elephant Backpackers
3 stars

Green Elephant Backpackers

57 Milton Road, 7925 Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
+27 214 486 359
From
$29
Cheapest

rate per night

6.5
Okay

based on 467 reviews

Green Elephant Backpackers
Thu 5/2
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Fri 5/3
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
$29
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About Green Elephant Backpackers

  • Hostel Room
    An affordable stay with shared facilities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi, Breakfast, and Parking for free
Located in the heart of Observatory in Cape Town, a lively student area, Green Elephant Backpackers offers budget accommodation. It features an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities. The hostel offers simply decorated rooms and dormitory rooms with shared or private bathrooms. Linen are included in the rooms and there is one dorm room exclusively for women. A daily breakfast is served on request, but there are also excellent coffee shops nearby, some with all day breakfasts. Themed dinners including home-made pizzas and chicken curry are served at the property. Green Elephant is the close to Groote Schuur Hospital, pubs, restaurants, public transport, shops, and theatres. A tour desk, a luggage storage space and laundry facilities are available. Guests can use the free WiFi in the public areas or relax in the garden. A vending machine with drinks is also available.

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Latest deals for Green Elephant Backpackers

Thu 5/2
Fri 5/3
Double room
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$29
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$29
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$29

*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at Green Elephant Backpackers

  • Outdoor pool
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • 24hr front desk
  • Safe
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Outdoor

  • Balcony
  • Grill
  • Garden

Services and conveniences

  • Safety deposit box
  • Tour desk
  • 24hr front desk

Dining

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Shared kitchen

Pool

  • Plunge pool
  • Outdoor pool

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 meters)

General

  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Complimentary breakfast

Reviews of Green Elephant Backpackers

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6.5
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4.8Families
6.2Couples
6.6Solo
6.4Friends
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Location

57 Milton Road, 7925 Cape Town, Western Cape

What's nearby

  • Old Biscuit Mill0.8 mi
  • Newlands Stadium2.3 mi
  • Castle of Good Hope2.3 mi
  • Newlands Cricket Ground2.5 mi
  • District Six Museum2.5 mi
  • Greenmarket Square2.8 mi
  • Bo Kaap Museum3.1 mi
  • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront3.3 mi
  • Table Mountain3.6 mi
  • Green Point Stadium3.9 mi
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens3.9 mi
  • Camps Bay Beach5.1 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 1:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Green Elephant Backpackers

Low season

November

High season

June

Average price (weeknight)

$21

Average price (weekend night)

$21
Cheapest month to stay with an average 33% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 86% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Green Elephant Backpackers

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Top tips for your stay at Green Elephant Backpackers

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Green Elephant Backpackers, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and April.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Green Elephant Backpackers, plan to stay on a Sunday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Green Elephant Backpackers was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $12, while the most expensive was $12.
  • How long should you stay at Green Elephant Backpackers? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Green Elephant Backpackers

  • Where is Green Elephant Backpackers located?

    Green Elephant Backpackers is located at 57 Milton Road, 1.5 miles from the center of Cape Town. Old Biscuit Mill is the closest landmark to Green Elephant Backpackers.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Green Elephant Backpackers?

    Check-in time is 1:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Green Elephant Backpackers.

  • Does Green Elephant Backpackers offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Green Elephant Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Green Elephant Backpackers offer free parking?

    Yes, Green Elephant Backpackers offers free parking.

  • How far is Green Elephant Backpackers from the airport?

    Green Elephant Backpackers is 8.2 miles from Cape Town Intl.

  • Does Green Elephant Backpackers have a pool?

    Yes, Green Elephant Backpackers has a pool onsite.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Green Elephant Backpackers hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Green Elephant Backpackers in Cape Town and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Green Elephant Backpackers and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Green Elephant Backpackers.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.4

Distance to city center

1.5 mi

Nearest Airport

Cape Town Intl

Distance to airport

8.3 mi