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Zebra Crossing Backpacker

Hostel

82 New Church Street

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
10 mentions

Quiet hostel (no party vibes) with friendly people from all backgrounds - it fel…

Super friendly and dedicated staff

Great location
9 mentions

Very good location

The location was superb and the staff

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

The room is very comfortable and quiet, the shower is excellent, the kitchen as …

Spacious rooms and comfortable beds

Breakfast available
5 mentions

Location was perfect for my stay, staff was so helpful and friendly, and I had a…

There’s a cafe in the premises that serves good breakfast

Clean rooms
2 mentions

Clean and comfortable

It was very clean

Free Wi‑Fi
2 mentions

Very good internet, which is very important to me as a digital nomad

WiFi was good

Overview

Set in Cape Town, 3.1 km from Robben Island Ferry, Zebra Crossing Backpacker offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 4.4 km from V&A Waterfront, and within 800 metres of the city centre. At the hostel all rooms include a shared bathroom and bed linen. Zebra Crossing Backpacker offers an à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast. The accommodation offers a barbecue. Table Mountain is 5.3 km from Zebra Crossing Backpacker, while CTICC is 6.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 21 km from the hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Traveller reviews

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Verity

solo_traveller

April 22, 2026

10

Clean and comfortable. Quiet hostel (no party vibes) with friendly people from all backgrounds - it felt like a nice community. Very helpful staff. Quiet at night. Close to supermarkets and cafes. Not fancy but a lovely atmosphere. I stayed in the single room which was small but functional. One of the nicest hostels I've stayed in.

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Reto

family_with_children

April 19, 2026

7

Top location for backpackers, centrally located and a really good price-/perfromance ratio.

Super friendly and dedicated staff. Very good location. Backpackers from all over the world.

P

Pauline

solo_traveller

April 16, 2026

9

Wonderful staff , wonderful location, but needs a bit of improvement on the house rules

The location was superb and the staff. Very helpful and kind

M

Majobo

couple

April 13, 2026

4

Location

J

Jean

family_with_children

April 13, 2026

10

zebra crossing is the place to stay

the staff and the host were very welcoming the location was on point

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Freda

family_with_children

April 13, 2026

7

Crockery and kitchen was available and enough toilets and showers.

F

Felipe

solo_traveller

April 12, 2026

10

I had a great experience. The room is very comfortable and quiet, the shower is excellent, the kitchen as well. The staff is very friendly and willing to help. Common areas are big. Nothing to complain!

K

Kyler

family_with_children

March 25, 2026

8

Ok place to stay with ok facilities. Ok location.

Spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Ok location close to Kloof street.

M

Max

solo_traveller

March 22, 2026

10

Comfy place, also for longer stays

Quite a social place (but of course that depends on who exactly is there). Very good internet, which is very important to me as a digital nomad. Many toilets and showers. Little cafe, which occasionally turns into a bar/shop. Location is very good and still quite

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charlotte

solo_traveller

March 12, 2026

9

Nice and chilled

I liked this place as the location suited my needs and I extended a couple of times. Staff are very friendly, particularly Ashley, and bed was comfortable with personal light and plug socket. Small lockers to hide away any valuables. Most guests are either working (either remotely or in CT) or slightly older, so there is an early to bed atmosphere. I liked this as I was up and out early most days doing my own exploring, but if you crave a young party scene then this probably isn't the place for you.

J

Jacky

solo_traveller

March 11, 2026

10

Magnificent

Location was perfect for my stay, staff was so helpful and friendly, and I had a great experience, guest was friendly, breakfast was amazing and I had such an incredible time

K

Kgakgamatso

solo_traveller

March 2, 2026

10

Friendly staff

O

Oerson

solo_traveller

March 2, 2026

10

the hospitality was top notch 🤌🏼.

I

Isabel

solo_traveller

March 1, 2026

9

Very comfortable and calm place

I love the kindness of the personnel, the inner garden, and different areas (2 living rooms, several outdoor areas with tables and chairs, etc) within the accommodation. It was very clean.

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shibendu

solo_traveller

February 25, 2026

10

Best hostel in south africa for me. Two madam of office very helpful. Great value for money and good vibes and nice fellow hostel mates.

S

Sayan

solo_traveller

February 7, 2026

10

It is the best backpackers hotels available in CapeTown, both economic, safe, associations!

S

Silke&Jan

solo_traveller

January 27, 2026

9

Hostel for older people

Good hostel vibe but for surprisingly older people! No party hostel, perfect for longer stays. There’s a cafe in the premises that serves good breakfast. WiFi was good.

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Anna

solo_traveller

January 26, 2026

10

Lovely vibe and very good placed

I like that there was enough privacy and space, very nice possibility to get Breakfast and have nice morning chats. I had privacy in my room alone which was really amazing. Hospitality really nice. I like that its one BackBacker where you meet also very nice seniors for longer month stay Its a good influence.

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Oliver

family_with_children

January 25, 2026

9

Nice, quiet and friendly hostel oasis in Cape Town

Lovely stay in Cape Town. Nice people and relaxed atmosphere. Quiet and well maintained. Close to shops and cafes, nice little restaurant for breakfast. Enjoyed our stay as a family with kids.

D

Dylan

solo_traveller

January 19, 2026

1

So fake. Stay away

Breakfast. Pffff. Location meh.

Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Bar

Food & drink safety

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Garden, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking on site, Private parking, Parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property

Services

Shared lounge/TV area, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle, Laundry, Tour desk, Luggage storage

Family Room

The family room features a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 6 beds.

Max 6 guests 30 1 bedroom0
Family Room

The family room offers a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 5 beds.

Max 5 guests 30 1 bedroom0
Double Room

The double room features a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 8 1 bedroom0
Triple Room

The triple room features a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 3 guests 20 1 bedroom0
Twin Room

The twin room features a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 8 1 bedroom0
Quadruple Room

The quadruple room provides a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 4 beds.

Max 4 guests 25 1 bedroom0
Single Room

The single room offers a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 1 guests 6 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 5:59 AM

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