46 Roeland Street, Cape Town CBD, 8000 Cape Town, South Africa
#211 of 224 hotels in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 75 hostel reviews
4.9Cleanliness
5.5
Comfort
5.8
Location
7.8
Facilities
5.4
Staff
7.1
Value for money
6.2
Free Wifi
6.0
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Reviewed: November 18, 2024
Ciara
South AfricaIt’s very outdated and doesn’t seem very safe
Nothing
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 13, 2024
Linda
South AfricaFew other guests
It’s homy but could be more clean
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 8, 2024
Shaka
South AfricaAt times no hot water or any water at all. The sheets were old and pillows needed to be replaced. Very old heritage building and it was pointed out that nothing can be done to improve it.
The location and some staff were friendly. The luggage was taken to our room and also when we left. A good place to stay for a short visit and we felt safe there and it was an experience.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 4, 2024
Yolanda
South AfricaWarm water shower wasn't working in our room
The room view
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 29, 2024
George
South AfricaThe singnal
I like the view
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Masuku
South AfricaSubstandard amenities. The bed wasn't up to standard, they was no hot water in the shower. The door lock was a struggle to use. The overall place in general looks delapited. It would be nice if the amenities are improved and the overall outlook of the property to give it some decency.
Easily accessible.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Siphokuhle
South AfricaInternet was bad, couldn’t work at all. Had to figure myself out on where everything was or ask as it wasn’t shown or explained on arrival.
Location was pretty great and price was fair especially for a last minute booking.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Happiness
South AfricaTv was not working, the Hotel need to have Lost and Found Box course we lost our Powerbank and earphones. The carbert was dirty. In the bed we saw (Imbungulu) deaf that was not cool. The Furniture was old the place need Renovation
Location, and the staff was friendly, bed was comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 29, 2024
G
South AfricaUnfriendly guests
The distance from my work place
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: September 4, 2025
Nonjabulo
South AfricaThe Pest
It is Closer to District 6 and at the Centre of Cape Town
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: July 10, 2025
Kennyg927
South AfricaEverything, no hot water, no TV only radio, it sucked ass
Nothing I hated everything
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 18, 2025
Hein
South AfricaThere was no toilet paper available in the private bathrooms in the hotel rooms. Asked 4 times and then only after about 4 - 5 hours I received from the staff. Fix the shower - so that it always has warm water and not every 1 - 2min. Put new bed sheets, pillows etc. The fridge door we had was broken - at least it still kept our cooldrinks cold. The public microwave was broken. Air/condition...? - we had a big fan... Just do some managing in the hotel its extremely bad.
How the view is outside looking out the windows from inside the hotel upstairs. The shops and cool feel outside the hotel.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 16, 2025
Nompilo
South AfricaThey need to renovate, it felt like i was in a horror movie, and also its not clean, one of the bed had bed bugs. But the stuff was so friendly though.
The stuff was so friendly.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 8, 2025
Bonisiwe
South AfricaThere's nothing to like to this property. The experience was unacceptable, and the place was filthy and unhygienic and not safe. The room was in an unacceptable state,dirty and unironed linen. Th check-in process was unprofessional. We were left to stand for over 35 minutes at the reception without any assistance. No toilet paper, no room service, TV, and Wifi not working. The entire place reeked of foul odors, the room had bed bugs , and nothing in that room or hotel was functioning. To add to our frustration, when we tried to checkout and request our refund, there was no one to assist Our stay was a complete nightmare and health risk. The establishment does not meet the basic guest safety and comfort l hope Booking. com will take responsibility for listing such a substandard property and that Booking. con review and investigate this listing immediately to prevent future guests from experiencing the same distress
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 12, 2025
Phinky
South AfricaIt was dirty , had a weird smell, bedding dirty and the worst of all bed bugs 😩😩😩. We were up the whole night we couldn’t wait to leave
Nothing . Bad bad bad
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Peter
South AfricaFilthy. Dirty. Bedding was dirty and old and smelly. The room did not at all look like the room that was advertised. Huge difference. Very disappointed. Never again.
Nothing
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 3, 2025
Monyatsi
South AfricaThe place need to be renovated, but ia such a beautiful place
The place is quiet and the surrounding is safe
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 28, 2024
Danvy
South AfricaThe arrival, main entrance door was closed and we have to use the entrance at the bar where people were drinking and i was with 2 kids 11 and 14 years old
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 27, 2024
Nyamukondiwa
QatarI would write a whole book about this place, the fact that it’s an old place l understand but at least they should do some touchups renovations change sheets blankets everything is just messed towels are dirty stains torn holes mxxm I don’t recommend I am sorry about this review but had to say it I don’t recommend.
I liked nothing about the place, l regret wasting my money
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 11, 2024
Makope
South AfricaThe Room was not properly cleaned The bed linen had stains and the bath towels were torn We were not expecting this in such area..
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 14, 2024
Oeich
South AfricaThe view
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 26, 2024
Beketele
South AfricaBedbugs all over the bed.
Kind staff
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 21, 2024
Yandisa
South AfricaNo privacy in rooms, strangers came in and out. First day I didn't have a locker. The window was not closing properly, the wind was blowing through the night. Beds are in poor condition. Blankets are very old.
I liked the location. The view through balcony
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 15, 2024
Kashiefa
South AfricaI'm a lazy person in general and this place has alot of stairs however I actually found it fun see that I don't usually do much exercise ☺
The location is excellent there is a kitchen downstairs which serves very delicious meals
Stayed in August 2024
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