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By staying at a hostel you can cut your spending on accommodations and save more of your trip funds for sightseeing during your vacation. You can check out cultural highlights like the museums in this destination, or enjoy the local tours and other activities.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of different forms, but they all have three main things in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social environment, and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones get the highest reviews from our customers and might be a good place to start looking: 91 Loop - Hostel - Located steps from Long Street. Guests can enjoy a restaurant, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, showers, and bed sheets in all rooms. Never at Home Green Point - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Cape Town Stadium. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. You’ll find towels, bed sheets, and free WiFi in all rooms. Urban Hive Backpackers - Located within a 5-minute walk of Long Street. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with bed sheets and free WiFi. Never at Home Kloof Street - Located within a 10-minute walk of Long Street. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a rooftop terrace, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens - Located within a 10-minute walk of Long Street. Property features include free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Rooms come with bed sheets and free WiFi.

If you’re hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Cape Town, one of Expedia’s 33 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 56°F. Average annual precipitation for Cape Town is 22 inches.

Depending on your interests, you might enjoy some places near Cape Town. Get out into nature with places like Company’s Garden, Signal Hill, and Green Point Park. Cultural attractions include Cape Town City Hall, District Six Museum, and Artscape Theatre Centre. Visit landmarks like Castle of Good Hope, Spier Wine Estate, and Dorp Street.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Cape Town on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), located 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away. When you’re out and about, you may want to use public transit to get around. You can take advantage of metro transit at Esplanade Station, Woodstock Station, and Salt River Station. Train stations including Cape Town Station and Cape Town Bellville Station make it easy to see more of the surrounding area.