The B.i.g Backpackers
18 Thornhill Road Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005, South Africa
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18 Thornhill Road Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005, South Africa
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Free Parking
- Swimming Pool
- Garden
- Golf Course
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Air Conditioning
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Coffee shop
- Children's playground
- BBQ facilities
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Packed lunches
- Cycling
- Heating
- Fax/photocopying
- Diving
- Snack bar
- Shared kitchen
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Evening entertainment
- On-site parking
- outdoor pool
- vending machine
- 24-hour security
- Concierge services
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Game Room
- Horseback Riding
- Live entertainment
- Off-Site parking
- Snorkeling
- Sun Deck
- Daily Housekeeping
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Board games/puzzles
- Public transport tickets
- Wine/champagne
- Fruits
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor fireplace
- Yoga classes
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Temporary art galleries
- Movie nights
- Bike tours
- Cooking class
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Process in place to check health of guests
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Invoices
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Access to health care professionals
- Free face masks
- Grocery delivery
- Contactless check-in/out
- Food delivery
- Audible alarm
- balcony/terrace
- Car rental available
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Ironing amenities
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Restaurant (special diets available)
- Tour services
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
Airports Show all on map »
- Cape Town Intl Airport - 11.63 mi
Museums
- Observatory - 3.63 mi
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Cuthbert (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Nothing
Everything
Alves P. (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The hostel location is really good, walking distance to the VA Waterfront. The staff is really flexible, friendly and helpful. The breakfast has been the best ever in a hostel!
Fernando (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location was very good, near harbor. Staff super friendly. Rooms very comfortable, big beds, big bathroom. Great welcome gift. Breakfast was very good although some eggs has to be prepared by yourself. It was a great experience anyway.
i think all was nice and ok.
Singh (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Most friendly staff and accommodating
Meredith (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location. Well appointed. Great sense of community. Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely attention to detail.
Nothing
Cuthbert (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great environment
The carpets need to be changed to better ones
özkaya (Solo Traveler)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Honestly one of the best places I’ve ever stayed. It felt like my home in Cape Town.
I’m already looking forward to coming back.
The energy here is unreal ,everyone is so warm and welcoming, you feel it even during breakfast.
The beds are incredibly comfortable and the dorm feels like a private room.
Leaving was the hardest part, but I already know I’ll be back and I wouldn’t stay anywhere else but The Big, thank you The Big Family ?
Nothing absolutely amazing
Mihai (Couple)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
interesting breakfast
Laura (Couple)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
It's a beautiful property, clean and cozy. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
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Elvin (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Amazing hostel. Really enjoyed my stay here and would definitely recommend this place. Chill vibe with social and friendly people.
nitin (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great place, great staff, and very roomie! Enjoyed the place.
Rebecca (Solo Traveler)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I had an amazing stay at The BIG! The staff are super friendly and helpful, the space is clean and comfortable, and it was very easy to meet other people. A perfect balance between social and quiet at nights (not a party place!) The Friday braai was a highlight!
Lara (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Super homey and comfy, made good friends and the staff is so friendly, professional and personal!
Molly (Family with young children)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The staff were exceptional
The doors were hard to open
Cuthbert (Family with young children)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Value for money
Nothing
Edibomba (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I haven't met nicer hostel staff. Everyone (john, preem, chanti, josleen) were all genuinely nice and caring people that creates a family vibe and makes everyone smile. You guys are the best!
Wifi was slightly choppy at times
MICHELLEANNE (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Clean, well decorated spaces throughout. The bed was SO comfortable. Property felt very safe/secure. Reception was helpful in booking activities. The bread at breakfast was delicious.
Amanda (Family with young children)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Amazing place!
Entire staff was friendly & helpful.
Really enjoyed the common areas to socialize with staff & other guests.
Leonardo (Solo Traveler)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The hostel staff is very good, you feel at home. All very polite and receptive.
Rafael (Couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great breakfast! Great staff! Great location!
Thank you for your information!
Area information
- Cape Town Intl Airport - 11.63 mi
- Christiaan Barnard Hospital - 0.93 mi
- Mediclinic Cape Town - 1.73 mi
- Vincent Pallotti Hospital - 5.18 mi
- Company Gardens - 1.20 mi
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - 5.55 mi
- Observatory - 3.63 mi
- Rondebosch Station - 5.07 mi
- Green Point Stadium - 582 f
- Cape Town Stadium - 0.38 mi
- Sea Point Pavilion Swimming - 1.53 mi
- Newlands Stadium - 5.34 mi
- Long Street - 1.15 mi
- District Six Mosque - 1.90 mi
- Castle of Good Hope - 1.54 mi
- District Six Church - 1.88 mi
- Cape University of Technology - 1.84 mi
- University of Cape Town - 4.36 mi
- Queens Beach - 2.05 mi
- Clifton Beach - 2.78 mi
- Camps Bay Beach - 3.32 mi
- Mowbray Golf Club - 5.40 mi
- Cavendish Square Shopping Centre - 5.80 mi
- Green Point Common - 0.44 mi
- Red Open Top Bus - 0.49 mi
- Signal Hill - 0.64 mi
- Cape Quarter - 0.67 mi
- V&A Waterfront - 0.85 mi
- Grand Parade - 0.98 mi
- CTICC - 1.10 mi
- Cape Town Parliament - 1.25 mi
- Cape Town harbour - 1.61 mi
- Good Hope Centre - 1.66 mi
- Lion's Head - 2.06 mi
- Table Mountain - 2.80 mi
- The Biscuit Mill - 2.96 mi
- Table Mountain Cableway - 3.26 mi
- Soutrivier - 3.30 mi
- Woodstock - 3.30 mi
- Mowbray - 3.63 mi
- Groote Schuur - 3.75 mi
- Rosebank - 4.26 mi
- Koebergweg - 4.51 mi
- Pinelands - 4.51 mi
- Ysterplaat Airforce Base - 4.94 mi
- Nuweland - 5.08 mi
- Claremont - 5.08 mi
- Rondebosch - 5.08 mi
- Woltemade - 5.20 mi
- Hazendal - 5.86 mi
- Canal Walk - 5.90 mi
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The B.i.g Backpackers
18 Thornhill Road Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005, South Africa