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THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Cape Town Stadium

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Econo room with detached bathroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Smart TV
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Basic Double or Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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18 Thornhill Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Place, Green Point Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Econo room with detached bathroom | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Econo room with detached bathroom

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Standard room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Bugdet double room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bugdet double room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Female only dorm | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Female only dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

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Basic Double or Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Green Point stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Green Point hotel, you'll find Cape Town Stadium and Table Mountain National Park. Greenpoint Market and Green Point Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Green Point Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Greenpoint Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 6 min drive
  • Observatory Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ninety One - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nobu - The One&Only Cape Town - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Shift Espresso Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jasons Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

3.5-star hotel near Cape Town Stadium
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cape Town hotel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
THE BIG Luxury Backpackers offers 19 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-cm smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per person (one-way)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

B.I.G Backpackers House Cape Town
B.I.G Backpackers House
B.I.G Backpackers Cape Town
B.I.G Backpackers
B.I.G Backpackers Guesthouse Cape Town
B.I.G Backpackers Guesthouse
The BIG
The B.I.G Backpackers
The Big Backpackers Cape Town
THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Hotel
THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Cape Town
THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is THE BIG Luxury Backpackers to the airport?

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers is 13.7 mi (22-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does THE BIG Luxury Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of ZAR 450 per person, one-way.

How close is THE BIG Luxury Backpackers to the beach?

This hotel is 3.7 mi (13-min drive) from Clifton Bay Beach and 4 mi (13-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does THE BIG Luxury Backpackers offer free breakfast?

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

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

Is there free parking at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does THE BIG Luxury Backpackers have a pool?

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers features an outdoor pool.

Does THE BIG Luxury Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is THE BIG Luxury Backpackers to downtown Cape Town?

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers is 1.1 mi away from Cape Town.

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xinjie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's fantastic! room's clean and will be clean up every day! The staffs is very nice and professional, we had a Baar party on Friday, the Africa food is so nice! looking forward to back next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
It’s a decent hostel but not anything special. The dorm room was very overpriced for how limited your space is and I was expecting something spectacular because of the high price but it was far from that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Felicia Noxolo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great place, with amazing staff. Good, quiet location. Easy to walk to town or to the sea (during the day). It’s not a hostel as you have your own room, but shared kitchen/dining area. Would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First of all the staff are lovely, the welcome I received and the check ins each day to ask what I had planned were much appreciated. The room was perfect for what I needed, might have been a bit tight for two with luggage. The parking is good, I didn’t struggle to get a space either in the courtyard or on the driveway at the front even returning late at night. Breakfast was good with plenty of fresh fruit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viktoria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice backpacker place! 👌 Wonderful staff and spirit! Very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marzieh

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

What a cultural and cozy place

We had a extra ordinary service . Thanks to jaklin for her easy check in and as airline lost our luggage , Melissa she spend a lot of time to track our luggage and make sure everything is going to be ok with us.she was so so helpful. I appreciate her time. Breakfast was nice and had variety.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Sherbrooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I'm back in CPT I will book this place again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaVesha

Stayed 27 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thebestbackpack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They provide things that make staying in a dorm much more comfortable, like plenty of clothes hooks and towel racks, good fans, lockers.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Far exceeded expectation. Staff were acceptional. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Jonathan

BIG Backpackers

BIG Backpackers is very homey-it really does feel like a home away from home. The location is really good and the staff are really cool. They have 2 nights where they take groups out on the town. The only downside is the breakfast is really basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Maybe the best hostel I been to ?

These people redefine hostel stay. Cannot believe I even made new friends. The place is neat and nice - friendly team and staff. More or less like a family. We even had a dinner together. Totally recommended. Safe, etc etc. Go for it if you are in CT and looking for a place to crash. Great washrooms, and wifi and breakfast and ..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

5 star experience

5 star service at 2 star prices. We couldn't have picked a better base for our 10 nights in Cape Town. Staff went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible time.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Manny, Orlando, FL

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

Super Friendly, Clean Hostel in quiet Area.

Had a magical time at this hotel. The friendliness of the staff, close to everything, they book tours for you, made dinner for us on a night of the week. Did not want to leave after my stay :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Best hostel ever

This was the best hostel I've stayed! The staff is awesome they are always there for you and help you to organise tours or give suggestions what you can do if you don't have a plan for the day. They also do stuff like dinners, hikes, little walking tours with all the guests who want to join. The rooms were comfortable and clean and the brekky was great in the morning with fresh fruits, musli,bread,eggs any style etc. Everything was really good and when i go back to Cape Town I'll definitely stay there again!

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Victoria, BC, Canada

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

Great location. Safe and secure.

The B.I.G Backpackers, located in the Green Point area of Cape Town is a fantastic facility. The rooms are very comfortable and are thoroughly cleaned every day. Surprisingly, for a hostel, the staff even makes up the beds each day! There is ample parking available with a secured, fenced lot and overflow on the street. The neighbourhood felt very safe and secure so street parking was fine. The house itself is also secure and there is always someone at the front desk monitoring the property. Every morning, a selection of fruits and cereals was made available, along with tea and coffee. Eggs were also provided for traveller who wanted to cook up their own breakfasts. A large common table was great for travellers to meet and mingle. Staff were always on hand to make sure everyone had some sort of plan for exploring Cape Town every day. For people who were undecided, the staff would make suggestions based on the interests of each person. In all, we stayed at The B.I.G Backpackers for 6 days and were sad to leave it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Rúbia

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

Hospedagem ok

A estadia foi razoavel. Ficamos em um quarto com banheiro, agua com uma pressao boa, cama grande. O café da manhã achei que não tinha muitas opções... bem fraco. E achei ruim que nao tinhamos tag para abrir o portão e toda hora tínhamos que depender de alguém para abrir.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025