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Backpacker in Observatory

Green Elephant Backpackers

4.6
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  • Sleeps 21 guests
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • 57 Milton Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, Western Cape See Map

Description

Green Elephant Backpackers is located in Cape Town’s vibrant student hub – Observatory, making it an ideal choice for travellers seeking convenience and community.

Operating since 1994, the property comprises 2 houses. The main house features 6-bed dorm rooms, a braai area, and a swimming pool. The second house offers triple, twin, and single private rooms. Both houses provide unlimited Wi-Fi.

Green Elephant Backpackers offers budget-friendly accommodation to travellers, medical interns, volunteers, students, and working professionals.

It is the closest backpackers to Groote Schuur Hospital and the UCT Medical School, and just a 5-minute bus ride from the University of Cape Town. Public transport, shops, bars, and restaurants are all within easy walking distance.

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What you'll find here

Tea and Coffee
Wi-Fi
Laundromat Nearby
Swimming Pool
Food Delivery App Accessible
Public Transport Nearby
Transport Services
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Reviews

4.6/ 5

Based on 5 reviews

Excellent
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.2
Value for money
4.8
Service
4.8
Safety
4.4
Guest highlights
Charmaine L
Individual traveller
5.0
Safe, clean. My stay was very good, centrally located, safety features for females, accommodation clean.
May 2026
Paul A
Individual traveller
5.0
Comfortable, welcoming, fun! Convenient location, amazing facilities, super kind and attentive staff, 10/10 hostel experience.
Dec 2025
Olivia D
Individual traveller
4.6
Fairly fine. Was good for the price, just parking is a problem.
Jun 2026
Nuriyah J
Individual traveller
4.6
Quiet and relaxing. I enjoyed the outdoor space with the couches and pool. Check-in and check-out was easy. The other guests were friendly and quiet. ...
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Jul 2025
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Reviews 5

On LekkeSlaap 1 year

Location

  • 57 Milton Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, Western Cape
  • Guests think Green Elephant Backpackers is in a very good location
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From
R560
per night, for 2 ppl
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57 Milton Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, Western Cape

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  • Sleeps 21 guests
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
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