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THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Cape Town International Convention Centre

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Photo gallery for THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, and a window.
A staircase with patterned tiles leading up to a building, surrounded by greenery and a palm tree.
A dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, a mirror, and a cabinet with plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of the outdoors, and a blue headboard.
A clear blue swimming pool surrounded by wooden decking, wicker furniture, and lush greenery.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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18 Thornhill Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Place, Greenpoint Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Point Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A bedroom with a bunk bed, a bedside table with books, a window with curtains, and a potted plant.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Econo room with detached bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, and a window.

Econo room with detached bathroom

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard room

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a bedside lamp, a clothing rack, and a hanging light fixture.

Standard room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bugdet double room

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of greenery, a wooden nightstand, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Bugdet double room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior room

A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a window with a view, and a hanging light fixture.

Superior room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Female only dorm

A bedroom with two beds, a large window, a TV, and a hanging light fixture.

Female only dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of the outdoors, and a blue headboard.

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A bunk bed room with a desk and a window.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Cape Town

Green Point stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Green Point hotel, you'll find Table Mountain National Park and Greenpoint Market. Green Point Park and Cape Town Stadium are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Greenpoint Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Green Point Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Espressolab De Waterkant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bootlegger Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nobu - The One&Only Cape Town - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jasons Bakery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

3.5-star hotel near Cape Town International Convention Centre
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
  • Game 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 complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

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 elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-cm smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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

How close is THE BIG Luxury Backpackers to the airport?

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers is 13.7 mi (22-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers on Aug 9, 2026 start from CA $95, 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.

Does THE BIG Luxury Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of ZAR 450 per person, one-way.

How close is THE BIG Luxury Backpackers to the beach?

This hotel is 4 mi (13-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 1.8 mi (6-min drive) from Milton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does THE BIG Luxury Backpackers offer free breakfast?

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does THE BIG Luxury Backpackers have a pool?

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers features an outdoor pool.

Does THE BIG Luxury Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is THE BIG Luxury Backpackers to downtown Cape Town?

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers is 1.1 mi away from Cape Town.

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, friendly and very helpful staff and general good vibes. Perfect location if you are looking for a good place to stay for a backpacker trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very spacious. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I felt safe and welcomed. I would definitely stay here again and will reccommend to others too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I'm back in CPT I will book this place again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Viktoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice backpacker place! 👌 Wonderful staff and spirit! Very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Amenities
Great place, with amazing staff. Good, quiet location. Easy to walk to town or to the sea (during the day). It’s not a hostel as you have your own room, but shared kitchen/dining area. Would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xinjie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's fantastic! room's clean and will be clean up every day! The staffs is very nice and professional, we had a Baar party on Friday, the Africa food is so nice! looking forward to back next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First of all the staff are lovely, the welcome I received and the check ins each day to ask what I had planned were much appreciated. The room was perfect for what I needed, might have been a bit tight for two with luggage. The parking is good, I didn’t struggle to get a space either in the courtyard or on the driveway at the front even returning late at night. Breakfast was good with plenty of fresh fruit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marzieh

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

What a cultural and cozy place

We had a extra ordinary service . Thanks to jaklin for her easy check in and as airline lost our luggage , Melissa she spend a lot of time to track our luggage and make sure everything is going to be ok with us.she was so so helpful. I appreciate her time. Breakfast was nice and had variety.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
It’s a decent hostel but not anything special. The dorm room was very overpriced for how limited your space is and I was expecting something spectacular because of the high price but it was far from that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had 4 nights at THE BIG and loved our stay there. It is just 15-20minutes away from Waterfront (by foot) and it is a safe and calm area. The staff is extremely friendly and is giving their best to assist in every moment. Our room (Double) was small but absolutely sufficient and the bed was comfy. They are cleaning the room (and whole accomodation) every day. Breakfast is simple but tasty and it is possible to bring own additions or to cook some eggs in the morning since there is a fully equiped kitchen. Parking lot is secured by an automatic gate. Also very nice people there to connect :) we would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich bin sehr zufrieden. Wir wurden herzlichst aufgenommen. Das Personal ist einzigartig einfach eine tolle Atmosphäre täglich wurden die Handtücher gewechselt täglich wurde das Zimmer sauber gemacht sehr empfehlenswert.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Süße kleine Unterkunft mit ganz viel Charme! Unser Zimmer war toll und sauber; das Bad gut - die Dusche hatte genug Wasserdruck (der hat beim Waschbecken etwas zu wünschen übrig gelassen) Sehr nette Menschen, wir mochten es sehr, dass beim Frühstück alle zusammensaßen. Frühstücksauswahl könnte etwas größer sein. Geschmeckt hat aber alles. Besonders toll fanden wir die WhatsApp-Gruppe für updates, ideen und um sich zu connecten.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Prima locatie voor wie mensen wil ontmoeten en nieuwe vrienden maken.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rúbia

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

Hospedagem ok

A estadia foi razoavel. Ficamos em um quarto com banheiro, agua com uma pressao boa, cama grande. O café da manhã achei que não tinha muitas opções... bem fraco. E achei ruim que nao tinhamos tag para abrir o portão e toda hora tínhamos que depender de alguém para abrir.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Filipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente localização, atendimento impecável, pessoal do hotel muito simpático e prestativo. Tudo excelente
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Chanbre petite et sans meuble de rangement ni chaise ou table, salle de bain minuscule et qui fuit. Déco sympa et chambre propre, concept auberge de jeunesse, on mange a la même table que tous et si on veut un oeuf le matin faut se le faire soi même, faut adherer au concept. Rapport qualité prix mediocre
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel sympa dans une zone résidentielle agréable. Dispose d'un parking et d'une petite piscine. Nous avions 2 chambres, une très agréable et une autre un peu petite mais confortable. Bon petit déjeuner continental (pain, céréales, fruits) avec la possibilité de se faire des oeufs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thebestbackpack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They provide things that make staying in a dorm much more comfortable, like plenty of clothes hooks and towel racks, good fans, lockers.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cordialità, disponibilità , pulizia , correttezza , eccellenti !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liselotte

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

B.I.G. överraskar

Gångavstånd till Waterfront o mycket trevligt bemötande o boende. Vi kommer gärna tillbaka till det här mysiga o personliga stället.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sebastien

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

Séjour août 2019

Accueil très chaleureux. Certains hôteliers devraient s’en inspirer ! A votre service dans toutes vos demandes Toujours souriant ! Ne changez rien
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Far exceeded expectation. Staff were acceptional. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

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

great hostel

Great hostel. Very clean and superb location near supermarket and restaurants. Went on a few tours (expensive) but Worth it. I had a seizure during a tour and they where very helpful and caring all the time of my stay. Thanks you guys.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eu e .inha familia nos sentimos em casa de amigos. Astral maravilhoso. Lugar aconchegante e muito proximo do Waterfront, restaurates em Green Point e Table Mountain. Recomendo muito!!!!! Sempre que voltarmos a Cape Town ficaremos aqui ❤
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019