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Zebra Crossing Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with a bar, a short walk to Long Street

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Courtyard
Living area
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Front of property
Living area
Zebra Crossing Backpackers in Cape Town City Centre has a garden for guests to relax after exploring. The hostel offers a welcoming bar, free WiFi in common areas, and multilingual staff to help plan authentic Cape Town adventures, just steps from vibrant Long Street.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P3,031
P3,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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Highlights

Refrigerator
Portable fan
7 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Portable fan
7 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Portable fan
7 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room (3 Single beds)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Portable fan
7 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room ((4 Single beds))

Highlights

Refrigerator
Portable fan
7 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room (5 single beds)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Portable fan
7 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room (6 Single beds)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Portable fan
7 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town, is home to Zebra Crossing Backpackers. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. South African Museum and Planetarium and Two Oceans Aquarium are also worth visiting.
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Map
82 New Church St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Long Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kloof Street House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Unfiltered On Kloof - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blondie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rita’s - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Zebra Crossing Backpackers

Hostel near Long Street
Zebra Crossing Backpackers provides amenities like a garden and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Zebra Crossing Backpackers offer amenities such as safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • 7 bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 25 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: ZAR 45 for adults and ZAR 45 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 45 for adults and ZAR 45 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 180 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 180 (one-way), (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 25 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Zebra Crossing Backpackers Hostel Cape Town
Zebra Crossing Backpackers Cape Town
Zebra Crossing Backpackers Ca
Zebra Crossing Backpackers Cape Town
Zebra Crossing Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Zebra Crossing Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Zebra Crossing Backpackers?

As of Sep 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zebra Crossing Backpackers on Sep 30, 2025 start from P 3,030.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Zebra Crossing Backpackers?

Self parking is available for ZAR 25 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Zebra Crossing Backpackers?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Zebra Crossing Backpackers?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Zebra Crossing Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 180 per person applies.

Where is Zebra Crossing Backpackers located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Bree Street and Long Street. Kloof Street and South African Museum and Planetarium are also within 10 minutes. Cape Town Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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