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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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!
Jennifer (Group Traveler)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The staff and guests were so good! Every morning they had fresh, warm, homemade bread. The location was wonderful. Loved it.
Meir (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Best hostel I’ve been too, feels cozy and warm, staff are lovely, and great place to make friends.
Vittorio (Group Traveler)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Christiane (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Roux (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Thulani (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Nothing I was ill treated and chased away booked for 3 nights and only stay for 2 nights highlighting that I booked female Dom and they don't have space for third night when I asked them to refund me for third night they refused. May you please assist I need my money for the third night because I was moving around to book some where fortunately I got the place. Please assist I need my R577 back
Is to inform me that I don't have place to stay but they can accommodate me for only 2 nights where as I paid for 3 nights. They refused to give me R577 for the third night
Francesca (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
This was the perfect place to stay! The location and facilities are great and the breakfast was the perfect start to the day. The best thing was the staff who are so personable and so willing to help with anything at all. I will be back!
Gonzalo (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Friendly staff, good location. Good to have breakfast in place
Cullen (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful rooms
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Availability from Mon, Apr 6, 2026 To Thu, Apr 9, 2026 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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Double Room with Private External Bathroom
The room with the bathroom down the hall is a ground floor room, it is known to be a very loud room! it is not en-suite, as per its name it has a detached bathroom which is down the hall from the bedroom; it has a smarttv, a fan, the room comes with 2 single beds or 1 king size bed. please note that if you are a light sleeper this is not a suitable room for you.
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$129.13USD
Average nightly rate
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Total (including tax) $387.39
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
- Body soap
- Closet
- Conditioner
- Crib(s)
- Daily housekeeping
- Desk
- Fan
- Free Wifi
- Garden view
- Hair dryer
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- In-room safe box
- Internet access
- Iron and ironing board
- Linens
- Microwave
- Mirror
- Phone
- Privacy curtain
- Reading light
- Refrigerator
- Satellite/cable channels
- Shared bathroom
- Socket near the bed
- Streaming media
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Towels
- TV
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Double Room with Fan
There are several standard rooms at the backpackers, they are all cozy in size, are en-suite, have a fan, a smarttv, fast & secure wifi with a choice of 1 king size or 2 single beds.
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$143.81USD
Average nightly rate
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$143.81
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Average nightly rate $143.81
Total (including tax) $431.43
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
- Body soap
- Closet
- Complimentary tea
- Courtyard view
- Crib(s)
- Daily housekeeping
- Desk
- Dishwasher
- Fan
- Free Wifi
- Hair dryer
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- In-room safe box
- Internet access
- Iron and ironing board
- Kitchen
- Kitchenware
- Linens
- Microwave
- Mirror
- Non-feather pillow
- Phone
- Privacy curtain
- Private bathroom
- Reading light
- Refrigerator
- Seating area
- Socket near the bed
- Streaming media
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Towels
- TV
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Superior Double or Twin Room
The backpackers has several aircon rooms, they are all fitted with a smarttv, fast & secure wifi, are all ensuite, with a choice of 1 king size or 2 single beds.
2 x
$159.42USD
Average nightly rate
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$159.42
$159.42
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Average nightly rate $159.42
Total (including tax) $478.26
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
- Body soap
- Closet
- Coffee/tea machine
- Complimentary coffee
- Complimentary tea
- Courtyard view
- Crib(s)
- Daily housekeeping
- Desk
- Dishwasher
- Fan
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
- Hair dryer
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- In-room safe box
- Internet access
- Iron and ironing board
- Kitchen
- Kitchenware
- Linens
- Microwave
- Mirror
- Non-feather pillow
- Phone
- Privacy curtain
- Reading light
- Refrigerator
- Satellite/cable channels
- Shared bathroom
- Socket near the bed
- Streaming media
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Towels
- TV
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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