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Green Elephant Backpackers

W. Cape-Cape Town-Garden Route · South Africa

Milton Rd, Observatory, 57View location

8.0/10Excellent1 Reviews
Cleanliness8.0/108.0
Service8.0/108.0
Condition8.0/108.0
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Green Elephant Backpackers

With a stay at Green Elephant Backpackers in Cape Town, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Castle of Good Hope and University of Cape Town. This hostel is 6. 9 mi (11. 2 km) from Table Mountain and 4. 4 mi (7.

1 km) from Cape Town International Convention Centre. Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

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With a stay at Green Elephant Backpackers in Cape Town (Observatory), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. This hostel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Cape Town Stadium and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Camps Bay Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and computer monitors, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Limited parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 1:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: ZAR 150 per day

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • 24-hour pool access
  • Special Instructions
    If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Optional fees
    • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Xhosa

    Afrikaans

    English

Nearby attractions

Groote Schuur Hospital 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Table Mountain National Park 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
University of Cape Town 2 km / 1.2 mi
District 6 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Baxter Theatre Centre 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Vincent Pallotti Hospital 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Rondebosch Golf Course 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
District Six Museum 4.8 km / 3 mi
Newlands Stadium 4.8 km / 3 mi
Castle of Good Hope 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Cape Town City Hall 5 km / 3.1 mi
Newlands Cricket Ground 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Artscape Theatre Centre 4.8 km / 3 mi
Greenmarket Square 4.9 km / 3 mi
St. George's Cathedral 4.9 km / 3.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 15
  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Luggage room
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Bar
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  • Breakfast
  • Only Adults
Upon availability

Room types

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    FEMALE ROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FA

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH

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    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: DBL.FH

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  • APARTMENT STANDARDAPARTMENT • STANDARDAPT.ST

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    APARTMENT STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    APARTMENT
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: APT.ST

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN ECONOMYTWIN • ECONOMYTWN.EY

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    TWIN ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: TWN.EY

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Room ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: ROO.EY

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Green Elephant Backpackers

8.0
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Cleanliness
8.0 /10
Service
8.0 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
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8/10
Excellent
10 Aug 2026
Debora V
Foi muito bom.quartos limpos
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Green Elephant Backpackers
Milton Rd, Observatory, 57, Cape Town, South Africa

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