The Big - Luxury Backpackers
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Big - Luxury Backpackers
Hostel
18 Thornhill Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005, South Africa
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With a stay at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers in Cape Town (Green Point), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cape Town Stadium and Long Street. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Camps Bay Beach.Show More
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Highlights
Airport pick-up available
Delicious breakfast
Excellent service
Sparkling clean
Lots to doShow More
Amenities
Airport pick-up
Airport drop-off
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Car rentals
Snorkeling
Luggage storage
Horse riding
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Property Description
With a stay at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers in Cape Town (Green Point), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cape Town Stadium and Long Street. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Camps Bay Beach.
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4.5/5
GreatWould certainly go back there
All 30 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Cape Town International Airport
(22.6 km)
Train: Stellenbosch
(52.2 km)
Landmarks: Greenpoint Park and Biodiversity Garden
(450m)
Landmarks: Green Point
(620m)
Landmarks: Two Oceans Aquarium
(820m)
Landmarks: HintHunt Cape Town
(940m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
1
Basic Double Or Twin Room
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
Private toilet
Shampoo
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7
Standard Room
2 Single bed or 1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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10
Superior Room
2 Single bed or 1 King bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Towels
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7
Female Dormitory
1 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Towels
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6
Econo Room with Detached Bathroom
2 Single bed or 1 King bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Towels
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7
Family Room
Bedroom 1:2 Single bed and 1 King bed ● Bedroom 2:1 King bed and 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Towels
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5
Bugdet Double Room
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Towels
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4
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
1 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
TV
Electric fan
Towels
Private toilet
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Guest Reviews
4.5/5
Great
30 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.5
- Amenities4.5
- Location4.5
- Service4.5
Average for similar properties in Cape Town
AI Summary
Consistently clean, spacious rooms with attentive staff. Great central location, beautiful pool, and diverse, inclusive breakfast. However, some noise from the rooms and lack of outdoor seating may be drawbacks.
Guest User
June 5, 2024
Would certainly go back there
Guest User
January 23, 2025
We stayed as a couple in a private room and this was spacious and comfortable. Huge bed, Netflix and a walk in shower. The breakfast was a lovely offering and the hosts were so helpful and friendly. The place felt really inclusive and I’d visit again as a solo female traveller without hesitation. Location wise, we found to be good. We hired a car so location was less important but it’s around 15 minutes down hill to V&A and 15 uphill to Bo Kaap walking. Hostel had private parking too. Taxis are so cheap so getting around is pretty easy.
Brian
January 19, 2025
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.
Quentin
January 2, 2025
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
Daniel
November 30, 2024
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.
Robin
November 28, 2024
Chanbre petite et sans meuble de rangement ni chaise ou table, salle de bain minuscule et qui fuit. Déco sympa et chambre propre, concept auberge de jeunesse, on mange a la même table que tous et si on veut un oeuf le matin faut se le faire soi même, faut adherer au concept. Rapport qualité prix mediocre
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Guest User
December 16, 2024
Dear future potential customers 😀 I truly loved my experience from 27 November to 3 December! The team is amazing with lots of good suggestions about your time in Cape Town, the girls' dorm very clea & confortable, the breakfast super delicious, the atmosphere is great! Do not hesitate a single moment to book @The Big! Big kisses to all of you, and particularly to Melissa 😀 Take care! Jenn, from Brussels.
Marzieh
February 9, 2024
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.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Car rentals
Snorkeling
Off-site
Luggage storage
Horse riding
Off-site
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Private parking
Free
Diving
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Golf course
Off-site
24-hour front desk
Outdoor swimming pool
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not possible
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Car rentals
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Tour and ticket booking service
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Lockers available
24-hour front desk
Languages Spoken
English
Afrikaans
French
Hebrew
Spanish
Food & Drink
Snack bar
Room service
Health & Wellness
Snorkeling
Off-site
Horse riding
Off-site
Diving
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Golf course
Off-site
Activities
Gaming area
Public Areas
BBQ
Garden
Vending machines
Shared kitchen
Smoking area
No smoking in public areas
Cleaning Services
Clothes dryer
Ironing service
Additional charge
Dry cleaning
Additional charge
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Facilities for Children
Playground
Business Services
Postal service
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Safety & Security
First aid room
Security personnel
CCTV in public areas
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Intruder alarm
Smoke detector
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeWestern
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Deposit Collection MethodsA fixed amount of ZAR 200.00 (approx. PHP 627.80) is charged.
Deposit Payment Methodscash
Deposit RefundThe deposit will be returned to the original account of payment on the day of check-out.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Opened: 2012
- Renovated: 2022
- Number of Rooms: 23
With a stay at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers in Cape Town (Green Point), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cape Town Stadium and Long Street. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Camps Bay Beach.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of THE BIG Luxury Backpackers. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and limited parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Detached private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of THE BIG Luxury Backpackers. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and limited parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Detached private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.