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Cape Town offers a stunning mix of beautiful beaches, iconic Table Mountain views, and vibrant nature escapes. Visitors can enjoy luxury and mid-range hotels close to the beach, with easy access to outdoor activities like hiking, wildlife viewing, and coastal relaxation.

Cape Town

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.

Green Elephant Backpackers

This hotel is highly praised for its friendly staff, cleanliness, and peaceful environment, making it ideal for solo travelers seeking a relaxing beach and nature escape. Guests appreciate the safe and comfortable rooms, proximity to shops and nature spots, and the welcoming atmosphere that encourages socializing and relaxation.

Naseema

Bonnita

Tefo

I've never met the friendly staff like the Green Elephant backpackers. Keep up.

Vijay

Primrose

Tafadzwa

Hlengiwe

Tshwarelo Boitumelo

Slade

van Rensburg

Big Blue Backpackers is located in Green Point and within 10 minutes' walk from the famous V&A Waterfront. The Victorian mansion offers free WiFi connection, and it has an outdoor swimming pool.

The lodge features dormitory rooms with a shared bathroom, and private rooms with a private bathroom. The rooms are bright and simply furnished with wooden floors.

There is a bar at the lodge. A number of restaurants serving a range of different cuisines can be found within 1 km from the property.

The front desk at Big Blue Backpackers is open 24-hours a day, and a tour desk is available for guests to use when planning their outings.

Free street parking is available. The Cape Town International Airport is 25 km from the lodge.

Big Blue Backpackers

This hotel in Cape Town is praised for its friendly and accommodating staff, peaceful and neat environment, and excellent location close to the V&A Waterfront and nature spots. Guests appreciate the calm atmosphere, strong WiFi, and the opportunity to meet interesting people, making it ideal for a solo beach and nature escape.

Mitchell

RICHAN-ASTRO

Omogolo

Jeffrey

Marli Abrahams

Rabelani Lidzhade

Daniel

A lovely hostel with an amazing staff and comfortable beds for a good price.

yvonne

Great find! Looking forward to returning to see the lovely staff and have another great holiday

Innocent

Ezcllent Facilities, professionally managed with all round good hospitality

A Victorian mansion style establishment hosts the Ashanti Lodge Backpackers. Located close to the foot of Table Mountain, the wooden sun deck and the garden of the hostel offer views of the landscape.

Accommodations include bright dormitory rooms and private rooms. Some features normal bed or iron wrought bunk beds. All have a decor with designer touch.

Communal areas of the Ashanti Lodge Backpackers include an outdoor swimming pool, a travel center, and the Kumasi Café with billiard. Reception is open from 8 to 5, but live-in staff always available in to assist with after hours enquiries and/or check-ins.

Free Hi-speed wifi available everywhere and computer available free of charge.

Breakfast not included in room-only rate, but a la carte available in the Kumasi Cafe.

Longstreet with various restaurants, day and nightlife is about a 10 minute walk away.

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers

This hotel is highly praised for its excellent location, friendly staff, and clean facilities, making it a great choice for solo travelers seeking a relaxing and nature-oriented escape in Cape Town. Guests appreciate the cozy atmosphere, beautiful garden areas, and the safe, welcoming environment, especially for solo female travelers.

Emily

Karin

Njeri

I felt extremely safe as a queer woman. If you are considering paying extra for the female only dorm, do it. The vibes w

Nhlakanipho

My stay was good and I will recommend the place to my friends so when they come to Cape Town they can use it.

Chontelle01

maria

Nathalie

theanita1

Adelene

Good place to stay, cheaper then some other places

Matthias

Soul Fam Hostel - LGBTQ Inclusive features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cape Town. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with pool view.

At the hostel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe.

Soul Fam Hostel - LGBTQ Inclusive offers an à la carte or continental breakfast.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Mouille Point Beach, Robben Island Ferry and V&A Waterfront. Cape Town International Airport is 21 km away.

Soul Fam Hostel - LGBTQ Inclusive

Nestled between Table Mountain and Three Anchor Bay, A Sunflower Stop is next to Cape Town’s Green Point Common. With free Wi-Fi throughout, it has an outdoor pool and offers private and shared accommodation.

Sunflower rooms include lockers and simple furnishings. Some rooms include a private bathroom with a shower. Full linen is supplied and each room is cleaned daily.

Sunflower Stop is surrounded by gardens and features a traditional South African braai for barbecuing.  There is also a communal kitchen where guests can prepare meals and snacks.

A Sunflower Stop is a 20-minute walk from Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and is 6 km from both Clifton and Camps Bay beaches. Staff at the tour desk assist with car hire and can help arrange trips to nearby attractions.

A Sunflower Stop Backpackers

This hotel in Cape Town is highly praised for its excellent location close to the ocean and nature spots, making it ideal for a solo beach and nature escape. Guests love the friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and the vibrant social atmosphere with opportunities to meet other travelers.

Paseka

Excellent. Exceeded my expectations. Well except the drinks at the bar were a little pricier. But ok

Powen

Masako

Chinny3588

Frederik

Yen Kar

Mary

Kristoffer

Overall a really nice stay! I would definitely recommend for backpackers, solo-travelers and alike!

Caya Finn

Bubelebenkosi

Hotels in Cape Town for a solo beach and nature escape (July 2025)

Parking

Restaurant

Pets allowed

Room service

Meeting/banquet facilities

24-hour front desk

Tennis court

Sauna

Fitness centre

Golf course (within 3 km)

Garden

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Airport shuttle

Fishing

Business centre

Babysitting/child services

Laundry

Dry cleaning

Continental breakfast

Facilities for disabled guests

Skiing

Barber/beauty shop

Family rooms

Games room

Casino

Breakfast in the room

Ironing service

Free parking

Internet services

Lift

Express check-in/check-out

Solarium

Safety deposit box

Valet parking

Currency exchange

Spa and wellness centre

Massage

Children's playground

Billiards

Table tennis

Karaoke

Windsurfing

Darts

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Soundproof rooms

Canoeing

Hiking

Chapel/shrine

BBQ facilities

Packed lunches

Car hire

Cycling

Bowling

Tour desk

Hammam

Heating

Fax/photocopying

Diving

Horse riding

Squash

Snorkelling

Luggage storage

WiFi

Mini golf

Ski storage

Ski school

Allergy-free room

Indoor pool

Outdoor pool

Free WiFi

Non-smoking throughout

Air conditioning

Designated smoking area

ATM/cash machine on site

Private beach area

Restaurant (à la carte)

Restaurant (buffet)

Snack bar

Sun terrace

Outdoor pool (all year)

Outdoor pool (seasonal)

Indoor pool (all year)

Indoor pool (seasonal)

Concierge service

Entertainment staff

Nightclub/DJ

Private check-in/check-out

Shuttle service (free)

Shuttle service (additional charge)

Ski equipment hire on site

Ski pass vendor

Ski-to-door access

Special diet menus (on request)

Trouser press

Vending machine (drinks)

Vending machine (snacks)

Water sport facilities on site

Hot spring bath

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