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THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Cape Town Stadium

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Exterior
Econo room with detached bathroom
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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18 Thornhill Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Cape Town Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Long Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

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Econo room with detached bathroom

Econo room with detached bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Shared Dormitory

Comfort Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bugdet double room

Bugdet double room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the area

Cape Town

At THE BIG Luxury Backpackers you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Cape Town Stadium and Table Mountain National Park. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a games room. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Green Point hotel include Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Long Street - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kloof Street - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Espressolab De Waterkant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ninety One - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shift Espresso Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Best Of Asia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nourish’d - ‬12 min walk

About this property

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Cape Town Stadium
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cape Town hotel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
THE BIG Luxury Backpackers offers 19 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and free toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 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 lift

More

  • 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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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

Is parking available at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

The closest beach to THE BIG Luxury Backpackers is Clifton Bay Beach (4.6 km).

Does THE BIG Luxury Backpackers have a pool?

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers has an outdoor pool.

Does THE BIG Luxury Backpackers serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

There isn't one on site, but Metropolitan Golf Club is a short 16-minute walk away.

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Travelled with group
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

4/10 Poor

Felicia Noxolo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Travelled with partner
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

Daniel

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

Viktoria

Business traveller
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

Marzieh

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

Nancy, Sherbrooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaVesha

Stayed 27 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thebestbackpack

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

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Far exceeded expectation. Staff were acceptional. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

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

Gareth

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

5 star experience

5 star service at 2 star prices. We couldn't have picked a better base for our 10 nights in Cape Town. Staff went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible time.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT STAFF, EVERYTHING WAS GOOD.

I haven't like party hostel and too much kind staff. Because, I was too shy to hang out with other guests or staffs and many party hostel have only good people, but lack of clean or comfort. but here is different. everything was clean and comfy, staff was really helpful. they don't mind my english skill. even i don't have any plan, they help me to set up my schedule and reservation for several tour agency. the staff were real specialist so super-super helpful and they loved it. unforgettable experience. Milou, Ivor, and so on... miss you. just go there!

10/10 Excellent

Manny, Orlando, FL

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

Super Friendly, Clean Hostel in quiet Area.

Had a magical time at this hotel. The friendliness of the staff, close to everything, they book tours for you, made dinner for us on a night of the week. Did not want to leave after my stay :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Best hostel ever

This was the best hostel I've stayed! The staff is awesome they are always there for you and help you to organise tours or give suggestions what you can do if you don't have a plan for the day. They also do stuff like dinners, hikes, little walking tours with all the guests who want to join. The rooms were comfortable and clean and the brekky was great in the morning with fresh fruits, musli,bread,eggs any style etc. Everything was really good and when i go back to Cape Town I'll definitely stay there again!

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Victoria, BC, Canada

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

Great location. Safe and secure.

The B.I.G Backpackers, located in the Green Point area of Cape Town is a fantastic facility. The rooms are very comfortable and are thoroughly cleaned every day. Surprisingly, for a hostel, the staff even makes up the beds each day! There is ample parking available with a secured, fenced lot and overflow on the street. The neighbourhood felt very safe and secure so street parking was fine. The house itself is also secure and there is always someone at the front desk monitoring the property. Every morning, a selection of fruits and cereals was made available, along with tea and coffee. Eggs were also provided for traveller who wanted to cook up their own breakfasts. A large common table was great for travellers to meet and mingle. Staff were always on hand to make sure everyone had some sort of plan for exploring Cape Town every day. For people who were undecided, the staff would make suggestions based on the interests of each person. In all, we stayed at The B.I.G Backpackers for 6 days and were sad to leave it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Filipe

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