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Zebra Crossing Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with a bar, 6-minute walk to Long Street

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Room (5 single beds)
Daily English breakfast (ZAR 45 per person)
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec

Explore the area

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82 New Church St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Kloof Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bree Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room (3 Single beds)

Room (3 Single beds)

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Room ((4 Single beds))

Room ((4 Single beds))

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Room (5 single beds)

Room (5 single beds)

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Room (6 Single beds)

Room (6 Single beds)

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Cape Town

At Zebra Crossing Backpackers you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Bree Street and Kloof Street. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning English breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 1 PM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Cape Town City Centre hostel include Long Street and within 30 minutes you'll find Cape Town International Convention Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bree Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Long Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Table Mountain National Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South African National Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kloof Street House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Unfiltered On Kloof - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blondie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Zebra Crossing Backpackers

Hostel with a bar, 6-minute walk to Long Street
As a guest of Zebra Crossing Backpackers, you'll find barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Zebra Crossing Backpackers also features a garden, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cape Town hostel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Zebra Crossing Backpackers offers 17 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and portable fans. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured parking on site (ZAR 50 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 1 PM for a fee: ZAR 45 for adults and ZAR 45 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 45 for adults and from ZAR 45 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 180 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 180 (one-way), (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • Secured self-parking fee: ZAR 50 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Zebra Crossing Backpackers Hostel Cape Town
Zebra Crossing Backpackers Cape Town
Zebra Crossing Backpackers Ca
Zebra Crossing Backpackers Cape Town
Zebra Crossing Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Zebra Crossing Backpackers?

Zebra Crossing Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Zebra Crossing Backpackers?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zebra Crossing Backpackers on 20 Dec 2025 start from AU$103.56, 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 parking available at Zebra Crossing Backpackers?

Yep, Zebra Crossing Backpackers has a secured self car park for ZAR 50 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Zebra Crossing Backpackers?

The closest beach to Zebra Crossing Backpackers is Clifton Bay Beach (3.6 km).

Does Zebra Crossing Backpackers serve breakfast?

Yep, English brekkie is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 1 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zebra Crossing Backpackers?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Zebra Crossing Backpackers?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Zebra Crossing Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Zebra Crossing Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Lydell, CHICAGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at this hostel. Very centrally located and the staff (Doniel , Brownyn and Arthur) were terrific and very helpful. Would definitely stay here during my next visit to Cape Town.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ilayaraja

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

Location , friendly and value

Awesome staff and their so kindness friendly to the guest me and my friends really appreciate those staff (Doniel ,Katherin).... Ry nice location for all the activities and very calm and pleasent area.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antony

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

Comfortable value

My second stay here. Very amienable staff who go out of their way to help. Very basic clean safe place so great value and the coffee shop is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

BernhardWolfgan, 65510 Idstein Hessen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
alles hat mir an Zebra Crossing gefallen. Traf sehr nette und kompetente Menschen.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Atmosphäre durch die super hilfsbereiten Angestellten und leicht Kontakte zu anderen Gästen zu knüpfen. Es ist nicht das schickste Hostel, aber Preis und Leistung passen zusammen und das bei der top Lage. Möglichkeit sich zurückzuziehen oder am Hostelleben teilzunehmen je nach Stimmung. Mein 2. Besuch und sicher nicht der letzte! Danke für eine tolle Woche
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

alexis

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

Bandou

Le seul bémol est la fermeture du bureau d'accueil à 20h (donc impossible de récupérer ses objets de valeurs au coffre fort). Sinon c'était trop super ! Personnel très gentil et auberge de qualité.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019