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Green Elephant Backpackers

Green Elephant Backpackers
Green Elephant Backpackers – Cape Town, TX
Green Elephant Backpackers – Cape Town, TX
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Green Elephant Backpackers

Located in the heart of Observatory in Cape Town, a lively student area, Green Elephant Backpackers offers budget accommodations. 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 theaters. 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.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

3.3 / 5
Good 455 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location= very close to main road for taxis and other transports Area becoming slightly unclean

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The manager is rude. There is favouritism amongst guests. Noise level.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Located in Obs!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Very clean, friendly staff and a well equipped kitchen.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    2.Wow! The staff None

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Cockroaches all over. Sometimes we had to wait long for the inside gate to be opened

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    My brother stayed here and had the best time. Great place, great guests, great location, great value for money.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    The friendly staff, the auto gate, in observatory area. No washing machine, the bunk bed has no side stopper.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    It wasn't clean

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    Great vibes, comfy&fun hostel. NA

  • Engine customer Nov 2025

    Noisy housemates, could there not be an entire place designated female/males only?

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    n/a

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Bad

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    The staff. Safety. Location. Cleanliness. The sheets needed to be changed more often but they do it when you ask.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Bad

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Good

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    The kitchen was basic and the oven was temperamental in terms of temperature control and the gas lighter not working. Blind broken in accommodation but rest of facilities excellent

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Location

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    They can do better by changing the bedding before another guest arrive. The bedding including pillows were smelling nasty. I couldn't sleep the whole night

Frequently asked questions about Green Elephant Backpackers

Does Green Elephant Backpackers have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Green Elephant Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Green Elephant Backpackers offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at Green Elephant Backpackers.
Does Green Elephant Backpackers have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Green Elephant Backpackers does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Cape Town, see business hotels in Cape Town.
Does Green Elephant Backpackers have a fitness center?
Green Elephant Backpackers does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Green Elephant Backpackers located, and how walkable is the area?
Green Elephant Backpackers is located at 57 Milton Rd, Cape Town, TX 7925. With a Walk Score of 94, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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