Green Elephant Backpackers, Cape Town
Overview
Positioned just a 6-minute stroll from Holy Name Catholic Church, Green Elephant Backpackers Cape Town hostel features a swimming pool for guests to enjoy.
Location
Offerring a location within reach of the stone-walled pentagonal Castle of Good Hope, the Cape Town hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the South African Astronomical Observatory, which is only 1.1 km away. This budget hostel is 750 m from Walk-in Robotics and within 5 minutes' drive of Wola Nani.
Heart of Cape Town Medical Museum is among the cultural highlights close to the 15-room Green Elephant Backpackers hostel, situated only 1 km away.
The accommodation is nearly a 5-minute drive from St Peters Square Residence bus station and a short way from Observatory train station.
Eat & Drink
You can enjoy evenings in the lounge bar. A restaurant Eat on Main is merely 200 metres away.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Plunge pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Garden furniture
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Recommended for:
Join Themed Curry Dinner
Taste home-made pizzas and chicken curry during themed dinners served on site. The hotel is recommended for these property dining events.
Hike Guided Mountain Trails
Join guided walks up the mountain offered at the property. The hotel is recommended for these mountain hiking tours.
Attend Observatory Open Nights
View Observatory open nights held on the second and fourth Saturday each month. The hotel is recommended for these monthly astronomy events.
Tour Bo-Kaap Museum Exhibits
Study exhibits of Cape Town's early Muslim settlers history at Bo-Kaap Museum. The hotel is recommended for these museum visits.
Walk Cape Malay Historical Centre
Take a walk through the historical centre of the Cape Malay people. The hotel is recommended for these cultural centre tours.
Browse Neighbourgoods Market Crafts
Purchase crafts from all over Africa sold at Neighbourgoods Market. The hotel is recommended for these market shopping trips.
Location
Convenient Location
Close to V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Stadium, and Cape Town International Convention Centre, this area is highly accessible.
Woodstock Neighborhood
The Woodstock district is known for its artistic vibe, housing galleries like the Goodman Gallery and craft markets.
Local Bites to Try
Karibu, Willoughby & Co, and The Test Kitchen offer African, seafood, and contemporary international cuisine.
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