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Green Elephant Backpackers
3 stars

Green Elephant Backpackers

57 Milton Road, 7925 Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
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AED 96
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6.4
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based on 477 reviews
477 reviews
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Nightly total
Double room
AED 96

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Located in the heart of Observatory in Cape Town, a lively student area, Green Elephant Backpackers offers budget accommodation. It features an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities. The hostel offers simply decorated rooms and dormitory rooms with shared or private bathrooms. Linen are included in the rooms and there is one dorm room exclusively for women. A daily breakfast is served on request, but there are also excellent coffee shops nearby, some with all day breakfasts. Themed dinners including home-made pizzas and chicken curry are served at the property. Green Elephant is the close to Groote Schuur Hospital, pubs, restaurants, public transport, shops, and theatres. A tour desk, a luggage storage space and laundry facilities are available. Guests can use the free WiFi in the public areas or relax in the garden. A vending machine with drinks is also available.
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6.4
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Based on 477 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Green Elephant Backpackers

  • Outdoor pool
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe
  • Microwave

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Kitchenware
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen
  • Microwave

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Outdoor

  • Balcony
  • Grill
  • Garden

Services and conveniences

  • Safety deposit box
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Pool

  • Plunge pool
  • Outdoor pool

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

General

  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Complimentary breakfast

Reviews of Green Elephant Backpackers

6.4
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140
Very good
75
Good
94
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41
Fair
36
Mediocre
24
Poor
67

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Location

57 Milton Road, 7925 Cape Town, Western Cape

What's nearby

  • University of Cape Town2.2 km
  • Table Bay2.6 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre4.2 km
  • Parliament of South Africa4.4 km
  • City Bowl4.5 km
  • Long Street4.7 km
  • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront5.3 km
  • Table Mountain5.8 km
  • Signal Hill6.1 km
  • Cape Town Stadium6.3 km
  • Canal Walk6.5 km
  • Clifton8.4 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 13:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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FAQs when booking at Green Elephant Backpackers

  • Where is Green Elephant Backpackers located?

    Green Elephant Backpackers is located at 57 Milton Road, 2.4 km from the centre of Cape Town. University of Cape Town is the closest landmark to Green Elephant Backpackers.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Green Elephant Backpackers?

    Check-in time is 13:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Green Elephant Backpackers.

  • Does Green Elephant Backpackers offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Green Elephant Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Green Elephant Backpackers offer free parking?

    Yes, Green Elephant Backpackers offers free parking.

  • How far is Green Elephant Backpackers from the airport?

    Green Elephant Backpackers is 12.9 km from Cape Town Intl.

  • Does Green Elephant Backpackers have a pool?

    Yes, Green Elephant Backpackers has a pool on-site.

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    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Green Elephant Backpackers in Cape Town and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Green Elephant Backpackers and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Green Elephant Backpackers.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.3

Distance to city centre

2.4 km

Nearest airport

Cape Town Intl

Distance to airport

13.3 km

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