Our pick
Villa Viva Cape Town
Cape Town, ZA
★ 0-star8.5/101,944 reviews
1.9 km (1.2 mi) from original
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THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
What matters most to you?
Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Service
9.8Most reviews indicated friendly and welcoming staff, creating a home-like atmosphere.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel
Cape Town, ZA
★ 0-star7.9/102,167 reviews
0.80 km (0.50 mi) from original
Our pick
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
May suit you better if you prioritize:
Rooms9.0
Cleanliness10.0
Location10.0
Food & Breakfast10.0
Amenities & Facilities10.0
Value9.5
Check Inn Hotel
May suit you better if you prioritize:
Cleanliness8.7
Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel
May suit you better if you prioritize:
Food & Breakfast8.2
Key differences
Rooms
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers9.0
Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel6.6
Cleanliness
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers10.0
Villa Viva Cape Town7.8
Location
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers10.0
Check Inn Hotel8.4
Service
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers10.0
Check Inn Hotel8.4
Food & Breakfast
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers10.0
Villa Viva Cape Town7.3
Amenities & Facilities
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers10.0
Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel7.2
Value
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers9.5
Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel7.1
Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel amenity advantages
Room serviceBusiness centerSpa/wellness centerLift / ElevatorPets allowed
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 1.5 km.
Check Inn Hotel: 0.39 km (0.24 mi)
Villa Viva Cape Town: 1.9 km (1.2 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
9.8/10Check Inn Hotel
8/10Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel
7.9/10Villa Viva Cape Town
8.5/10Rooms
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
9.0Some mentions of room size and comfort issues.
Check Inn Hotel
7.8Rooms were generally comfortable, although minor maintenance issues were reported by some guests.
Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel
6.6Rooms felt dark and uninviting with basic amenities.
Villa Viva Cape Town
8.3Rooms were described as lovely, but some had complaints about tight spaces and amenities.
Cleanliness
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10.0Most reviews mentioned cleanliness positively, indicating well-maintained facilities and daily housekeeping.
Check Inn Hotel
8.7Guests consistently praised the cleanliness of the hotel.
Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel
8.2Generally clean hotel; specific mention of cleanliness was positive.
Villa Viva Cape Town
7.8Some guests mentioned issues like unclean bathrooms and not daily cleaning.
Location
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10.0Several guests praised the hostel's location as central and convenient, making it easy to access attractions.
Check Inn Hotel
8.4The hotel's proximity to key landmarks and public transport received positive feedback.
Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel
9.2Convenient location near waterfront and city center.
Villa Viva Cape Town
9.3Guests appreciated the convenient location near tourist spots and the view of Table Mountain.
Service
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
10.0Numerous reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff, contributing to a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Check Inn Hotel
8.4Staff friendliness and helpfulness were highly appreciated.
Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel
8.7Staff were friendly and helpful.
Villa Viva Cape Town
9.8Most reviews indicated friendly and welcoming staff, creating a home-like atmosphere.
Sleep & Noise
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
—Check Inn Hotel
—Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel
—Villa Viva Cape Town
—Food & Breakfast
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
10.0The breakfast setup was frequently praised as communal and delicious.
Check Inn Hotel
7.5Breakfast and dining services received positive overall feedback, with some suggestions for improvement.
Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel
8.2Breakfast was well received by some, but limited vegetarian options.
Villa Viva Cape Town
7.3Mixed reviews on food quality with some guests highlighting limited options.
Amenities & Facilities
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
10.0Amenities such as breakfast and communal spaces contributed positively to guest experiences.
Check Inn Hotel
7.5Satisfactory amenities, with a mix of positive and negative feedback on offerings.
Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel
7.2Limited amenities mentioned; several basic comforts missing.
Villa Viva Cape Town
8.3Amenities like the pool and breakfast were appreciated, though some guests found the breakfast lacking.
Value
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
9.5Guests noted good value considering location and amenities.
Check Inn Hotel
7.7Mixed reviews on pricing, with some guests mentioning high prices for services provided.
Old Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel
7.1Not justified for price; more suitable for budget travelers.
Villa Viva Cape Town
8.8Perceived good value for the price, especially with location and amenities.
Landmarks
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
Noon GunCheck Inn Hotel
Green Point ParkOld Foundry Hotel by Ideas Cartel
The Pink VillageVilla Viva Cape Town
Burnside Road Park