Located in the heart of Observatory in Cape Town, a lively student area, Green Elephant Backpackers offers budget accommodations. 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 theaters. 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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Property highlights

Free private parking


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.8
Facilities
6.9
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
6.9
Value for money
7.4
Location
7.9
Free WiFi
7.9
Low score for Cape Town
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Area info

Amenities of Green Elephant Backpackers

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Swahili
  • Xhosa

House rules

Green Elephant Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Green Elephant Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Green Elephant Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

FAQs about Green Elephant Backpackers

  • Green Elephant Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool

  • Green Elephant Backpackers is 2.8 miles from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Green Elephant Backpackers is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Green Elephant Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.