Zebra Crossing Backpacker | Hostel in Cape Town

8.3 (443 Reviews) |   17 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  25 Guests
Cape Town City Centre Hostel | Zebra Crossing Backpacker

17 Bedroom Hostel in Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town

Located in Cape Town, 2 miles from Robben Island Ferry, Zebra Crossing Backpacker has accommodations 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 2.7 miles from V&A Waterfront, and within half a mile of the city center. At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom with a shower. Guests at Zebra Crossing Backpacker can enjoy an à la carte or a Full English/Irish breakfast. The accommodation has a grill. Table Mountain is 3.3 miles from Zebra Crossing Backpacker, while CTICC is 4 miles away. Cape Town International Airport is 13 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Zebra Crossing Backpacker is located in Cape Town.

This 17 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Designated Smoking Area, Balcony/Terrace, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 443 reviews with the average score of 8.3 . Coming to Cape Town and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
Activities
  • Walking tours
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Laundry
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Lockers
  • Airport shuttle
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Packed lunches
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please inform 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.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.93
Location:
9.22
Staff:
9.57
Facilities:
8.21
Comfort:
8.29
Cleanliness:
8.41
Charlene
Sep 3, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: business
Positive: It was affordable and the staff were accommodating.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 6 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Single Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

General

Fire extinguisher, Reading light

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 8 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

General

Fire extinguisher, Reading light

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 8 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

General

Fire extinguisher, Reading light

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 20 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

General

Fire extinguisher, Reading light

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 25 m2
4 Twin bed(s) Bed
Quadruple Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

General

Fire extinguisher, Reading light

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 30 m2
5 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

General

Fire extinguisher, Reading light

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 30 m2
6 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

General

Fire extinguisher, Reading light

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens

General

Reading light, Fire extinguisher, Lockers

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

General

Reading light, Fire extinguisher, Lockers

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
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