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Zebra Crossing Backpackers

2.0 star property
Travelers step out to Cape Town's energetic Long Street, then retreat to this garden-filled hostel where multilingual staff share local secrets

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
The current price is HK$425
HK$425 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room (3 Single beds)

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room ((4 Single beds))

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room (5 single beds)

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Room (6 Single beds)

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Cape Town City Centre, a neighbourhood 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. Iziko South African Museum and Africa Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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82 New Church St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Bree Street
    Bree Street
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Long Street which includes a hotel
    Long Street
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South African Museum and Planetarium featuring heritage architecture
    Iziko South African Museum
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South African National Gallery
    South African National Gallery
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kloof Street
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station
    5 min drive
  • Cape Town Station
    7 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kloof Street House
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Unfiltered On Kloof
    6 min walk
  • Yours Truly
    5 min walk

About this property

Zebra Crossing Backpackers

Hostel near Long Street
Zebra Crossing Backpackers provides amenities, such as 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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and barbecues
  • Tour/ticket information, a TV in reception and luggage storage
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges, microwaves and stovetops
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, portable fans and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured parking on site (ZAR 50 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 1 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 lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 45 for adults and from 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)
  • Secured self-parking fee: ZAR 50 per night

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, debit cards and cash
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 any lifts

Property is also known as

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 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zebra Crossing Backpackers on 9 Apr 2026 start from HK$425, 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 50 per night. 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?

Checkout 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 Kloof Street and Long Street. Bree Street and Iziko South African Museum are also within 10 minutes. Cape Town Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Zebra Crossing Backpackers Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Lydell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying at this hostel. Very centrally located and the staff (Doniel , Brownyn and Arthur) were terrific and very helpful. Would definitely stay here during my next visit to Cape Town.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable value

My second stay here. Very amienable staff who go out of their way to help. Very basic clean safe place so great value and the coffee shop is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

BernhardWolfgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
alles hat mir an Zebra Crossing gefallen. Traf sehr nette und kompetente Menschen.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ilayaraja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location , friendly and value

Awesome staff and their so kindness friendly to the guest me and my friends really appreciate those staff (Doniel ,Katherin).... Ry nice location for all the activities and very calm and pleasent area.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Atmosphäre durch die super hilfsbereiten Angestellten und leicht Kontakte zu anderen Gästen zu knüpfen. Es ist nicht das schickste Hostel, aber Preis und Leistung passen zusammen und das bei der top Lage. Möglichkeit sich zurückzuziehen oder am Hostelleben teilzunehmen je nach Stimmung. Mein 2. Besuch und sicher nicht der letzte! Danke für eine tolle Woche
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bandou

Le seul bémol est la fermeture du bureau d'accueil à 20h (donc impossible de récupérer ses objets de valeurs au coffre fort). Sinon c'était trop super ! Personnel très gentil et auberge de qualité.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020