The B.I.G : Backpackers in Green Point

18 Thornhill Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Hostel
User Reviews

5 Hamza Amel - 3 years ago

Very clean, and the staff is very helpful, the space is well good for work or just relaxing.
They create programs for you and ask you simple but very meaningful 2 questions : what do you want to do today? And what have you done today?
... I like it and i recommend it way more than a 5 stars. Here you discuss with new friends and you relax (not a party hostel)... Finally the location is incredibly calm and close to a lot of things

5 Kaitlyn Gibson - 3 years ago

Beautiful hostel. Super comfortable rooms, lots of activities, helpful and friendly staff, and lots of common spaces to enjoy. I felt really safe too - will definitely be back. You’ll find a wide range of ages and backgrounds here. The value you get for the price is fantastic.

5 David Welch - 3 years ago

Best hostel I have ever stayed at! Staff are phenomenal! They are fun, have great recommendations, and really add to the social vibe of the B.I.G. Everything is clean, breakfast is very nice, and they have everything you need. Extended my stay here, and many others did as well.

5 Jelena Moro - 3 years ago

Very cozy and beautiful hostel located in walking distance to the Vu0026A Waterfront. I spent 6 nights in a 4-bed women’s dorm and couldn’t be happier.
Great value for money, place is clean and you can have a good night‘s sleep because it’s super quiet. The staff is amazing, helpful and there are always activities where you can participate, for example braai night or walking tour, among many other things.

Easy to meet people whilst chilling at the pool or having breakfast. I haven’t had a lot of breakfast but it looked quite good with fresh fruits, yogurt, muesli and more.

Neighborhood is quiet, a Woolworth supermarket is close by and a bunch of restaurants as well.

5 Fabio Diglio - 4 years ago

Please, do not call it hostel ! :)
This place is absolutely amazing.
First of all, it is conveniently located in Green Point which means close to the Waterfront, Table Mountain and Clifton and Camps Bay beaches.
Second, it is superbly managed by a crew of guys, always ready to keep you company and give suggestions about what to do/where to go.

Breakfast included, two fully equipped kitchens where to cook your lunch/dinner, complimentary wifi (also in the rooms/dorms), free parking, spacious communal areas with sofas, books, table games and cable TV.
Moreover they make up ALL the rooms everyday and change your towels on request (at no extra cost).

I am not a backpacker ... but I really love this place.
Highly recommended.

5 Charles Seaton Jr. (ChuckDiesal) - 2 years ago

Definitely one of the best hostels I have ever experienced, the staff is beyond helpful, they are focused with helping You blend into their family mesh. They can assist you with ANY type of booking that you could or even haven’t imagined that could done in the region. Their staff members also take willing residents out on outing for food u0026 cultured events, when I go back to Cape Town, I know exactly where I plan to stay. #IG @Diesaltravels

5 Andreas Bothner - 4 years ago

This is my favourite hostel in Cape Town. The decor is inviting and not loud, the beds are really comfortable, the hostel is quiet at night and it is just a friendly space to chat and make friends with fellow travellers. There is free breakfast in the mornings which might not have as many options as the one at The Backpacker, but you can make your eggs the way you like here. The price is reasonable and I even shared a double room for the same price as a dorm because their dorms were full

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