THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

Travelers find adventure and relaxation near Cape Town Stadium and Cruise Terminal, with pool lounging and arcade games just steps from their rooms

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February 2026

March 2026

Econo room with detached bathroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - THE BIG Luxury Backpackers (Cape Town)

Exterior - THE BIG Luxury Backpackers (Cape Town)

Basic Double or Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - THE BIG Luxury Backpackers (Cape Town)

Smart TV - THE BIG Luxury Backpackers (Cape Town)

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers in Green Point offers continental breakfast, free WiFi, an outdoor pool, arcade room, library, and barbecue grills. Its prime location places visitors in the heart of Cape Town.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Bar
Laundry
Housekeeping

￥13,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 30 - Jan 31

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Jan 26 - Jan 27

Tomorrow

Jan 27 - Jan 28

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Smart TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Detached private bathroom

Microwave

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Toaster

25 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Econo room with detached bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Smart TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Detached private bathroom

Microwave

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Toaster

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard room

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Smart TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Detached private bathroom

Microwave

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Bugdet double room

Very good

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Smart TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Detached private bathroom

Microwave

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Toaster

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior room

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Smart TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Detached private bathroom

Microwave

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Toaster

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Female only dorm

Exceptional

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Smart TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Detached private bathroom

Microwave

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Toaster

35 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Smart TV

2 bedrooms

Blackout drapes/curtains

Detached private bathroom

Microwave

Cookware/dishes/utensils

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

Basic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Smart TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Detached private bathroom

Microwave

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Toaster

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Exceptional

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Smart TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Detached private bathroom

Microwave

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Toaster

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Green Point, a neighborhood in Cape Town, is home to THE BIG Luxury Backpackers. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Clifton Bay Beach and Camps Bay Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cape Town Stadium or Newlands Stadium. Snorkeling and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Cape Town travel guide

8005, Western Cape, Cape Town, 18 Thornhill Road, Green Point

What's nearby

Table Mountain National Park
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Green Point Park
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Two Oceans Aquarium
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Cape Town Stadium
11 min walk - 0.9 km
Greenpoint Market
9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

Cape Town Station
6 min drive
Observatory Station
8 min drive
Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
22 min drive

Restaurants

Ninety One
6 min walk
Nobu - The One&Only Cape Town
16 min walk
Shift Espresso Bar
6 min walk
Jasons Bakery
5 min walk
McDonald's
8 min walk

About this property

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

Hotel near Cape Town Stadium

Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a library.

Other perks at this hotel include:

An outdoor pool
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and barbecue grills
A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
A vending machine

Room features

All guestrooms at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers have amenities such as free WiFi.

More amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Wardrobes/closets, communal kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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￥21,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 28 - Jan 29

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free offsite parking
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Library
Outdoor pool

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
No elevator

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Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Detached private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

50-cm smart TV

Food and drink

Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Mixer
Oven
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Toaster

More

Electrical adapters
Iron/ironing board on request
Mobile key entry
Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per person (one-way)

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; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

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

Property is also known as

B.I.G Backpackers House Cape Town

B.I.G Backpackers House

B.I.G Backpackers Cape Town

B.I.G Backpackers

B.I.G Backpackers Guesthouse Cape Town

B.I.G Backpackers Guesthouse

The BIG

The B.I.G Backpackers

The Big Backpackers Cape Town

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Hotel

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Cape Town

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does THE BIG Luxury Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

As of Jan 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers on Jan 30, 2026 start from ￥11,901, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is THE BIG Luxury Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does THE BIG Luxury Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 450 per person applies.

Where is THE BIG Luxury Backpackers located?

Located in Green Point, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Table Mountain National Park and Cape Town Stadium. Greenpoint Market and Green Point Park are also within 10 minutes.

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THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Jan 7, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was clean and very spacious. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I felt safe and welcomed. I would definitely stay here again and will reccommend to others too.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xinjie

Oct 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It's fantastic! room's clean and will be clean up every day! The staffs is very nice and professional, we had a Baar party on Friday, the Africa food is so nice! looking forward to back next year!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Jan 2, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Great place, with amazing staff. Good, quiet location. Easy to walk to town or to the sea (during the day). It’s not a hostel as you have your own room, but shared kitchen/dining area. Would come again

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viktoria

Apr 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice backpacker place! 👌 Wonderful staff and spirit! Very nice!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Nov 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

First of all the staff are lovely, the welcome I received and the check ins each day to ask what I had planned were much appreciated. The room was perfect for what I needed, might have been a bit tight for two with luggage. The parking is good, I didn’t struggle to get a space either in the courtyard or on the driveway at the front even returning late at night. Breakfast was good with plenty of fresh fruit.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marzieh

Feb 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a cultural and cozy place

We had a extra ordinary service . Thanks to jaklin for her easy check in and as airline lost our luggage , Melissa she spend a lot of time to track our luggage and make sure everything is going to be ok with us.she was so so helpful. I appreciate her time. Breakfast was nice and had variety.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janina

Mar 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had 4 nights at THE BIG and loved our stay there. It is just 15-20minutes away from Waterfront (by foot) and it is a safe and calm area. The staff is extremely friendly and is giving their best to assist in every moment. Our room (Double) was small but absolutely sufficient and the bed was comfy. They are cleaning the room (and whole accomodation) every day. Breakfast is simple but tasty and it is possible to bring own additions or to cook some eggs in the morning since there is a fully equiped kitchen. Parking lot is secured by an automatic gate. Also very nice people there to connect :) we would definitely recommend this place!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Aug 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

If I'm back in CPT I will book this place again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Apr 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Jan 19, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

It’s a decent hostel but not anything special. The dorm room was very overpriced for how limited your space is and I was expecting something spectacular because of the high price but it was far from that.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rúbia

Sep 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hospedagem ok

A estadia foi razoavel. Ficamos em um quarto com banheiro, agua com uma pressao boa, cama grande. O café da manhã achei que não tinha muitas opções... bem fraco. E achei ruim que nao tinhamos tag para abrir o portão e toda hora tínhamos que depender de alguém para abrir.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filipe

May 31, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente localização, atendimento impecável, pessoal do hotel muito simpático e prestativo. Tudo excelente

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Nov 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Chanbre petite et sans meuble de rangement ni chaise ou table, salle de bain minuscule et qui fuit. Déco sympa et chambre propre, concept auberge de jeunesse, on mange a la même table que tous et si on veut un oeuf le matin faut se le faire soi même, faut adherer au concept. Rapport qualité prix mediocre

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Mar 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hotel sympa dans une zone résidentielle agréable. Dispose d'un parking et d'une petite piscine. Nous avions 2 chambres, une très agréable et une autre un peu petite mais confortable. Bon petit déjeuner continental (pain, céréales, fruits) avec la possibilité de se faire des oeufs.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thebestbackpack

Mar 9, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

They provide things that make staying in a dorm much more comfortable, like plenty of clothes hooks and towel racks, good fans, lockers.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 5, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cordialità, disponibilità , pulizia , correttezza , eccellenti !!!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liselotte

Jan 2, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

B.I.G. överraskar

Gångavstånd till Waterfront o mycket trevligt bemötande o boende. Vi kommer gärna tillbaka till det här mysiga o personliga stället.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

sebastien

Aug 29, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour août 2019

Accueil très chaleureux. Certains hôteliers devraient s’en inspirer ! A votre service dans toutes vos demandes Toujours souriant ! Ne changez rien

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 26, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Far exceeded expectation. Staff were acceptional. Would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Mar 12, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great hostel

Great hostel. Very clean and superb location near supermarket and restaurants. Went on a few tours (expensive) but Worth it. I had a seizure during a tour and they where very helpful and caring all the time of my stay. Thanks you guys.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

ANA, Rio de Janeiro

Jan 22, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eu e .inha familia nos sentimos em casa de amigos. Astral maravilhoso. Lugar aconchegante e muito proximo do Waterfront, restaurates em Green Point e Table Mountain. Recomendo muito!!!!! Sempre que voltarmos a Cape Town ficaremos aqui ❤

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Bruna

Jan 14, 2019

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bom custo benefício

Ótimo local, com profissionais bem prestativos!

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Sep 14, 2018

BIG Backpackers

BIG Backpackers is very homey-it really does feel like a home away from home. The location is really good and the staff are really cool. They have 2 nights where they take groups out on the town. The only downside is the breakfast is really basic.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Jul 25, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Maybe the best hostel I been to ?

These people redefine hostel stay. Cannot believe I even made new friends. The place is neat and nice - friendly team and staff. More or less like a family. We even had a dinner together. Totally recommended. Safe, etc etc. Go for it if you are in CT and looking for a place to crash. Great washrooms, and wifi and breakfast and ..

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dominik, Düsseldorf

Apr 25, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tolles Hostel in ruhiger zentraler Lage

Ich war jetzt schon zum 3. Mal dort zu Gast und ich muss sagen es ist irgendwie wie nach Hause kommen. Die gesamte Belegschaft ist Mega freundlich und hilfsbereit. Jeder Tag beginnt mit einem gemeinsamen Frühstück bei dem Aktivitäten für den Tag erarbeitet und geplant werden oder einfach Kontakte zu Mitbewohnern entstehen.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018