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6.3
Good
156 Total Reviews
Nice Location
Helpful Staff
Good Cleanliness

Property Description

BazBus stop.
The Green Elephant - friendly, personal and experienced in travel - is in the student and academic area of Observatory.

Closest Hostel to Groote Schuur Hospital and near the University of Cape Town.

We consistently have the friendliest staff around to help you experience Cape Town the best way you can and make memories that will last a lifetime.

The facilities include 3 houses that cater to every kind of budget traveler, internet access, a tour desk, a fully functional bar, but most importantly a great friendly home to travelers since 1994.

We have single, double and en-suite rooms, five dorms and camping grounds. The dorms are SPACIOUS and social areas HUGE.

Being situated in the vibrant suburb of observatory means that just down the road there are pubs and restaurants that offer specials on various nights and you can find a wide range of food, from Mexican to Chinese. We also provide security escorts after dark for extra measure. We are also situated approximately 10 minutes from the city and cinemas, malls and sports grounds aren't far off either.

We also prepare home cooked meals in our pizza oven, on our braai or the traditional Potjie.

We would love to have you stay with us!

Please be advised the credit card will be pre-authorized before arrival. If the card is not valid, the customer will be contacted by email to provide the details of another credit card, in order to guarantee their booking. Failure to provide it might result in the cancellation of the booking.

Reviews & Ratings

6.3
Good
156 Total Reviews
  • Security
    8
  • Location
    6
  • Staff
    6
  • Atmosphere
    4
  • Cleanliness
    6
  • Value for Money
    8
  • Facilities
    6

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Latest Reviews

6.3
Good
Oct 08, 2023
My private room was very noisy due to people using the bathrooms on either side, the wooden floorboards outside the room and people playing music loudly in the night in the communal areas. Also, the sheets were not particularly clean and had mould on them and neither of the lamps in the room worked. I was also told breakfast was not provided despite being told it was included when I booked. Excellent location for Groote Schuur and overall good value for money though.
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Female, 31-40
8.9
Fabulous
Aug 15, 2023
Friendly, safe, reasonably priced.
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Male, 41+
4.3
Rating
Aug 09, 2023
I came as foreign tourist to the hostel, didn’t feel well. The most of the guest are long stay, they were very reckless and loud in the total house. The staff was okay, but not very friendly, the safe parking space made a lot of problems. The room was absolutely a mess! There were no lockers, no key to lock even the room, open rack with cloths of the long stay women. The mattress was totally worn! No chance to get a good sleep. In the bathroom was mildew! I would advise everybody against this!
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Female, 31-40

Facilities

  • Free

    • Linen Included
    • Free Parking
    • Towels Included
    • Free WiFi
    • Free Internet Access
  • General

    • Security Lockers
    • Common Room
    • Bicycle Parking
    • BBQ
    • Self-Catering Facilities
    • Cable TV
    • Outdoor Terrace
  • Services

    • Internet access
    • Airport Transfers
    • Luggage Storage
    • 24 Hour Reception
    • Tours/Travel Desk
    • 24 Hour Security
  • Food & Drink

    • Bar
    • Vending Machines
    • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities

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