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THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Cape Town Stadium

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Outdoor dining
Econo room with detached bathroom
Exterior
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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18 Thornhill Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Cape Town Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Long Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

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Econo room with detached bathroom

Econo room with detached bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Shared Dormitory

Comfort Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bugdet double room

Bugdet double room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the area

Cape Town

At THE BIG Luxury Backpackers you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Cape Town Stadium and Table Mountain National Park. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a games room. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Green Point hotel include Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Long Street - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kloof Street - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 6 min drive
  • Observatory Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ninety One - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shift Espresso Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • Nobu - The One&Only Cape Town
  • ‪Best Of Asia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nourish’d - ‬12 min walk

About this property

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Cape Town Stadium
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cape Town hotel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
THE BIG Luxury Backpackers offers 19 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and free toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-cm smart TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

B.I.G Backpackers House Cape Town
B.I.G Backpackers House
B.I.G Backpackers Cape Town
B.I.G Backpackers
B.I.G Backpackers Guesthouse Cape Town
B.I.G Backpackers Guesthouse
The BIG
The B.I.G Backpackers
The Big Backpackers Cape Town
THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Hotel
THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Cape Town
THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$135.90, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

The closest beach to THE BIG Luxury Backpackers is Clifton Bay Beach (4.6 km).

Does THE BIG Luxury Backpackers have a pool?

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers has an outdoor pool.

Does THE BIG Luxury Backpackers serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

There isn't one on site, but Metropolitan Golf Club is a short 16-minute walk away.