Green Elephant Backpackers — $49 a night for 7 nights, 49% below comparable Cape Town hotels
Rare pricemeasured against 26 comparable hotels
Green Elephant Backpackers, Cape Town. 3-star, room only. 7 nights from Tuesday 20 October 2026, 2 adults, non-refundable. Comparable hotels $675; today $344.
· Re-checked with the supplier 2h ago, and verified bookable when published. Written 20 Sep 2026, from the numbers as they stood then.
Against comparable Cape Town hotels
the comparison the claim was measured on, frozen when it was published49% below the median of 26 comparable Cape Town hotels for the same stay — the same dates, the same length, the same rate class.
Eight in ten comparable Cape Town hotels fall between $313 and $1,193 for this stay. This one is $344.
What this room itself has cost
one reading a night, at the same length and leadHow we measured this
We’ve recorded 9 nights of prices for this room at a 30-day lead; their median is $343. The claim is measured against 26 comparable Cape Town hotels, median $675. At publication this stay was $344 for 7 nights.
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| Date | Total for 7 nights |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | $341 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | $342 |
| 17 Oct 2026 | $341 |
| 18 Oct 2026 | $343 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | $345 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | $343 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | $342 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | $344 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | $344 |
About this hotel
what our rates supplier lists for itPhotos
· Cape Town
57 Milton Road, 7925 Cape Town
Check-in from 14:00 until 23:00 · check-out by 11:00
What guests scored
What guests scored over 609 reviews · 8 Jan 2026
- Location
- 8.2
- Overall Experience
- 7.7
- Room Quality
- 7.7
- Service
- 7.7
- Amenities
- 6.7
- Food and Beverage
- 6.7
- Value for Money
- 6.7
- Cleanliness
- 4.7
The property
Outdoor Pool and BBQ Facilities
Enjoy the sunny weather at Green Elephant Backpackers by taking a dip in the outdoor pool or having a fun barbecue with fellow travelers.
Diverse Accommodation Options
From simply decorated rooms to dormitories, choose between shared or private bathrooms. Plus, there's a special dorm room exclusively for women, ensuring comfort and security for all guests.
Convenient Amenities and Services
Start your day with a delicious breakfast or explore nearby coffee shops. Join themed dinners for a taste of home-cooked meals. Benefit from the tour desk, luggage storage, and free WiFi, making your stay hassle-free.
The room in this deal
Studio Apartmentthis deal
- Sleeps
- sleeps 3, up to 2 of them children
- Size
- 20 m²
- Beds
- 1 twin bed, 90–130 cm wide and 1 double bed, 131–150 cm wide
- Board
- room only
The apartment has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
In this room
- Shower
- Mini-fridge
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
The other room types this hotel lists (5) — none of them is this deal
These are not part of this deal. We have measured no price for them, and the button above books only the room named above.
- Double Room with Shared Bathroomsleeps 2, up to 1 of them a child · 7 m² · 1 double bed, 131–150 cm wide
- Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Roomsleeps 1 · 9 m² · 1 bunk bed
- Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Roomsleeps 1 · 16 m² · 1 bunk bed
- Budget Twin Roomsleeps 2, up to 1 of them a child · 9 m² · 2 twin beds, 90–130 cm wide
- Double Room with Private Bathroomsleeps 2, up to 1 of them a child · 7 m² · 1 double bed, 131–150 cm wide
Facilities
What the hotel lists
- Free WiFi
- Swimming pool
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- Bar
- Garden
- Laundry
- 24-hour front desk
and 36 more
Getting there
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service
- Airport drop off
- Airport pick up
In the room
- Safety deposit box
- Tour desk
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Food and drink
- Snack bar
Wellbeing
- Outdoor pool
- Plunge pool
Services
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
Accessibility and safety
- Non-smoking rooms
- Designated smoking area
- Outdoor fireplace
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Smoke alarms
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
Other
- BBQ facilities
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Lockers
- Evening entertainment
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Cashless payment available
- Walking tours
- Live music/performance
- Broadcast Live sport events
- Movie nights
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Invoice provided
- Face masks for guests available
Good to know before you book
- Free parking at the property.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Children are welcome.
- Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
- Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
- Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
- Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
- A deposit may be required at the property.
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