Green Elephant Backpackers 
57 Milton Road (Cape Town) 7925
Located in the heart of Observatory in Cape Town, a lively student area, Green Elephant Backpackers offers budget accommodation. It features an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities.
Green Elephant is the close to Groote Schuur Hospital, and to pubs, restaurants, public transport, shops, and theatres.
The hostel offers simply decorated rooms and dormitory rooms with shared or private bathrooms. Linen are included in the rooms and there is one dorm room exclusively for women.
A daily breakfast is served on request, but there are also excellent coffee shops, some with all day breakfasts. Themed dinners including home-made pizzas and chicken curry are served on site the property.
A tour desk, a luggage storage space and laundry facilities are available. Guests can use the free Wi-Fi in the public areas or relax in the garden. A vending machine with drinks is also provided.
Score from 198 reviews
Exceptional
8.2/10
Rooms: 16
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Address: 57 Milton Road, Cape Town 7925 
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What people say
The service is great,the staff make u feel like you are @ home! I enjoyed my stay there and I will definitely stay there again if I have another trip to the mother city.
staff was really nice and competent. They were really helpful with planning our trips and activities.
The staff are terrific and they and the other travellers make this the most enjoyable experience.
Great staff very friendly and helpful close to shops and observatory station. all reviews »
Clean and friendly staff. Noise until 04h00 on weeknights from PROSTITUTES all night long disturbing sleep.
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Green Elephant Backpackers Room information
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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ZAR 130.00 |
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Please note that a female only dormitory is available upon request.
Linen are included in the rooms, but please bring your own towels.
Room Facilities:
Shared Bathroom
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Double Room with Bathroom
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ZAR 400.00 |
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This room has 1 double or 2 single beds and a private bathroom.
Room Facilities:
Toilet, Shower, Bathroom
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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2 |
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ZAR 360.00 |
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This room has 1 double or 2 single beds and a shared bathroom.
Room Facilities:
Toilet, Shower, Shared Bathroom
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Amenities at Green Elephant Backpackers
Transportation
Airport Shuttle (surcharge), Airport Shuttle
Services
Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access
Pools and wellness
Swimming pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
Non-Smoking Rooms
General
Private parking, Parking , Free Parking
Front-desk/reception area services
Tour Desk, Safety Deposit Box, Luggage Storage, 24-Hour Front Desk
Food & Drink
Vending Machine (drinks), BBQ Facilities, Bar
Common areas
Garden, Communal lounge/TV room, Communal kitchen
Cleaning services
Laundry
Important information to guests
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform Green Elephant Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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Located in Cape Town in the Western Cape Region, 5 km from Long Street, Green Elephant Backpackers features an outdoor pool and barbecue. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
Each room is fitted with a private or shared bathroom. Green Elephant features free WiFi .
You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.
V&A Waterfront is 6 km from Green Elephant Backpackers, while Table Mountain is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 13 km from the property.
Travelling information
Directions from the N2 Highway:
- Drive on the N2 passed the airport, after Pinelands, take Exit 7, Main Rd. - Turn right to Observatory, drive through 3 sets of traffic lights (after 1 km) turn right at Chippies Take Away into Milton Road to number 57.
Directions from N1:
- From the N1 highway, take the M5 Muizenberg turnoff towards N2.
- Go along Black River Parkway until you reach N2, Cape Town turnoff.
- Then on N2 towards town take Exit 7, Main Rd.
- Turn right to Observatory, drive through 3 sets of traffic lights ( after 1 km ) turn right at Chippies Take-away into Milton Road to number 57.
Green Elephant Backpackers Policies
Check-in
13:00 - 23:00
Check-out
01:00 - 11:00
Accepted CreditCards at Hotel
The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, MasterCard
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