




Green Elephant Backpackers
Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa
Hotel amenities
With a stay at Green Elephant Backpackers in Cape Town (Observatory), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Heart of Cape Town Museum and Groote Schuur Hospital. This hostel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from V&A Waterfront and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Table Mountain. Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Heart of Cape Town Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Groote Schuur Hospital - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Table Mountain National Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
University of Cape Town - 1.6 km / 1 mi
District 6 - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Baxter Theatre Centre - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Groote Schuur Estate - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Cape Peninsula University of Technology - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Vincent Pallotti Hospital - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Newlands Stadium - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Castle of Good Hope - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Cape Town City Hall - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Newlands Cricket Ground - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Africa Centre - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Adderley Street - 4.8 km / 3 mi
The nearest major airport is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included. Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 360 per vehicle (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- The seasonal pool will be open from November to April.
- 24-hour pool access
- Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
- Social distancing measures are in place.
Map of Green Elephant Backpackers
Address
Green Elephant Backpackers
57 Milton Road
7925
Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa
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