Zebra Crossing Backpacker
82 New Church Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Quiet hostel (no party vibes) with friendly people from all backgrounds - it fel…”
“Super friendly and dedicated staff”
“Very good location”
“The location was superb and the staff”
“The room is very comfortable and quiet, the shower is excellent, the kitchen as …”
“Spacious rooms and comfortable beds”
“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 and comfortable”
“It was very clean”
“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
Verity
solo_traveller
April 22, 2026
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.
Reto
family_with_children
April 19, 2026
“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.
Pauline
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
“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
Majobo
couple
April 13, 2026
Location
Jean
family_with_children
April 13, 2026
“zebra crossing is the place to stay”
the staff and the host were very welcoming the location was on point
Freda
family_with_children
April 13, 2026
Crockery and kitchen was available and enough toilets and showers.
Felipe
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
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!
Kyler
family_with_children
March 25, 2026
“Ok place to stay with ok facilities. Ok location.”
Spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Ok location close to Kloof street.
Max
solo_traveller
March 22, 2026
“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
charlotte
solo_traveller
March 12, 2026
“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.
Jacky
solo_traveller
March 11, 2026
“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
Kgakgamatso
solo_traveller
March 2, 2026
Friendly staff
Oerson
solo_traveller
March 2, 2026
the hospitality was top notch 🤌🏼.
Isabel
solo_traveller
March 1, 2026
“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.
shibendu
solo_traveller
February 25, 2026
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.
Sayan
solo_traveller
February 7, 2026
It is the best backpackers hotels available in CapeTown, both economic, safe, associations!
Silke&Jan
solo_traveller
January 27, 2026
“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.
Anna
solo_traveller
January 26, 2026
“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.
Oliver
family_with_children
January 25, 2026
“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.
Dylan
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“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.
Family Room
The family room offers a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 5 beds.
Double Room
The double room features a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Triple Room
The triple room features a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds.
Twin Room
The twin room features a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Quadruple Room
The quadruple room provides a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 4 beds.
Single Room
The single room offers a dining area, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
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