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About this property

THE BIG is a newly renovated Luxury Hostel in Green Point, Cape Town and is the first of its kind. THE BIG offers its guests the best of two worlds – the style, service and cleanliness of a guest house/hotel, with the amazing social aspect of a hostel at competitive rates. Everyone that leaves THE BIG is sad to go. THE BIG is all about creating a space that acts as a "home away from home" All of our rooms are unique in style, shapes & have been newly renovated & styled by fabulous interior decorators. They all have bathrooms, are serviced daily with clean towels and linen provided. THE BIG has an inverted hence load shedding doesn't affect THE BIG. Free parking is available, a tour desk can help to organise any day excursions and an airport shuttle at a charge. THE BIG is centrally located just a 5 minutes' walk to V&A Waterfront and Sea Point Promenade, The BIG offers a choice of modern private room or dormitory room accommodation. It features a pool, braai facilities and free Wi-Fi and a free breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
2 extra-large double beds
or
4 single beds
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vicky
    South Africa South Africa
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Fabulous Stay at The Big Luxury Backpackers! We recently stayed at The Big Luxury Backpackers in Cape Town, and what an unforgettable experience it was! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the beauty and...
  • Simonrdk
    Denmark Denmark
    Staff, facilities, atmosphere, breakfast was splendid :)
  • Kirshnee
    South Africa South Africa
    Delivers what is promised and exceeded expectations. A beautiful space with supportive and kind staff.
  • Mutsuki
    Japan Japan
    Wonderful staff. I fell ill during my stay, but I felt like I was resting at home because they genuinely cared for me. Special thanks to Prim and John. The area is safe and the security is robust. I would highly recommend this place for solo...
  • Francesca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was the perfect place to stay! The location and facilities are great and the breakfast was the perfect start to the day. The best thing was the staff who are so personable and so willing to help with anything at all. I will be back!
  • Gonzalo
    Spain Spain
    Friendly staff, good location. Good to have breakfast in place
  • Lallab
    Italy Italy
    I stayed for four nights in the mixed dorm while traveling solo. The room exceeded my expectations, with a comfy bed (much better than you’d expect in a hostel), an ensuite bathroom, and only three beds. Towels are provided for free, and the room...
  • Stefanie
    Austria Austria
    Best hostel ever!! Quiet & safe neighborhood, clean, quiet, gorgeous pool area and garden. Cosy beds and the softest sheets! And the community, loved the family feeling with the fellow guests and trips together. Would def stay again
  • Selin
    Spain Spain
    I loved everything about the place! First, the staff at the reception, super friendly willing to help as much as possible. Breakfast very very good evertyhing is fresh and tasty. The hôtel is super clean and beaaaautiful!! There is also a lot...
  • Chloe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great, a short walk from the V&A and Green Point. The rooms were very clean and housekeeping cleaned the room everyday. I had a view of the sea from my bedroom window.

Property surroundings

House rules

THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 200 is required on arrival. That's about £8. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 THE BIG - Luxury 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.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

A damage deposit of ZAR 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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