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Zebra Crossing Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Long Street in Cape Town

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Terrace/patio
Daily English breakfast (ZAR 45 per person)
Room (5 single beds) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Front of property
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen

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82 New Church St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Kloof Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bree Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room (3 Single beds) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room (3 Single beds)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Room ((4 Single beds)) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room ((4 Single beds))

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Room (5 single beds) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room (5 single beds)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Room (6 Single beds) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room (6 Single beds)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Cape Town City Centre stay.At this Cape Town City Centre hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bree Street and Kloof Street. Long Street and Iziko South African Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bree Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Long Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Table Mountain National Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South African National Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kloof Street House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Unfiltered On Kloof - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blondie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Zebra Crossing Backpackers

Hostel near Long Street in Cape Town
As a guest of Zebra Crossing Backpackers, you'll find barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Zebra Crossing Backpackers also features a garden, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Zebra Crossing Backpackers offers 17 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and portable fans. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured self parking on site (ZAR 50 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: ZAR 45 for adults and ZAR 45 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 45 for adults and ZAR 45 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 180 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 180 (one-way), (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • Secured self parking fee: ZAR 50 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Zebra Crossing Backpackers Hostel Cape Town
Zebra Crossing Backpackers Cape Town
Zebra Crossing Backpackers Ca
Zebra Crossing Backpackers Cape Town
Zebra Crossing Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Zebra Crossing Backpackers to the airport?

Zebra Crossing Backpackers is 12.4 mi (21-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 Zebra Crossing Backpackers?

As of Dec 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zebra Crossing Backpackers on Dec 24, 2025 start from $57.07, excluding 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 Zebra Crossing Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Zebra Crossing Backpackers offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 180 per person, one-way.

How close is Zebra Crossing Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 3.2 mi (11-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 3.7 mi (14-min drive) from Clifton Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Zebra Crossing Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Zebra Crossing Backpackers, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 45 for adults and ZAR 45 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 1 PM.

Is there a casino at Zebra Crossing Backpackers?

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

What time is check-in at Zebra Crossing Backpackers?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Zebra Crossing Backpackers?

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

Does Zebra Crossing Backpackers have a pool?

Zebra Crossing Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Zebra Crossing Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Zebra Crossing Backpackers to downtown Cape Town?

Zebra Crossing Backpackers is 0.8 mi away from Cape Town.

Zebra Crossing Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Lydell, CHICAGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at this hostel. Very centrally located and the staff (Doniel , Brownyn and Arthur) were terrific and very helpful. Would definitely stay here during my next visit to Cape Town.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ilayaraja

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

Location , friendly and value

Awesome staff and their so kindness friendly to the guest me and my friends really appreciate those staff (Doniel ,Katherin).... Ry nice location for all the activities and very calm and pleasent area.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antony

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

Comfortable value

My second stay here. Very amienable staff who go out of their way to help. Very basic clean safe place so great value and the coffee shop is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

BernhardWolfgan, 65510 Idstein Hessen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
alles hat mir an Zebra Crossing gefallen. Traf sehr nette und kompetente Menschen.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Atmosphäre durch die super hilfsbereiten Angestellten und leicht Kontakte zu anderen Gästen zu knüpfen. Es ist nicht das schickste Hostel, aber Preis und Leistung passen zusammen und das bei der top Lage. Möglichkeit sich zurückzuziehen oder am Hostelleben teilzunehmen je nach Stimmung. Mein 2. Besuch und sicher nicht der letzte! Danke für eine tolle Woche
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

alexis

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

Bandou

Le seul bémol est la fermeture du bureau d'accueil à 20h (donc impossible de récupérer ses objets de valeurs au coffre fort). Sinon c'était trop super ! Personnel très gentil et auberge de qualité.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019