Sweet Stay

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel near Long Street

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A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a view of the neighborhood through large windows.
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa with floral cushions, a patterned rug, and a view of the city through large sliding glass doors.
A balcony with a view of a town and a church, a round mirror, and a small trash bin.
A modern dining area with a large table, chairs, hanging plants, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
A reception desk with a sign reading 'SWEETSTAY,' a laptop, a plant in a jar, and a promotional sign offering a discount.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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115 Kloof St, The Junction, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Kloof Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, South African National Gallery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

  • 162 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking

  • 162 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Twin Room, Women only

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

City center stay.You'll be steps from Kloof Street and within a 10-minute walk of Long Street with a stay at this Cape Town City Centre hostel. Iziko South African Museum and Bree Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Long Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bree Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Iziko South African Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South African National Gallery - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Our Local - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Asoka - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Arnolds Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rick’s Cafe Americain - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sweet Stay

Art Deco hostel near Long Street
Sweet Stay offers its guests 2 hot tubs. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 5 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at Sweet Stay. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Sweet Stay was completed in February 2026.

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

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 5 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2024
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Sweet Stay offers 24 shared accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature rooftop private hot tubs and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cape Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 99 for children
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Detached shared bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sweet Stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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 continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 99 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 50 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Sweet Stay Cape Town
Sweet Stay Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Sweet Stay Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sweet Stay to the airport?

Sweet Stay is 12.4 mi (22-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Stay?

As of Jun 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweet Stay on Jun 21, 2026 start from $57, including 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.

Does Sweet Stay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sweet Stay.

How close is Sweet Stay to the beach?

This hostel is 3.1 mi (9-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 3.6 mi (11-min drive) from Clifton Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sweet Stay offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sweet Stay, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 99 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sweet Stay?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sweet Stay?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sweet Stay?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for ZAR 50 per day.

Does Sweet Stay have a pool?

Sweet Stay does not have a pool.

Does Sweet Stay have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sweet Stay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Sweet Stay to downtown Cape Town?

Sweet Stay is 1.1 mi away from Cape Town.

Sweet Stay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

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

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Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025