Cape Town Science Centre
Cape Town Science Centre, 370B Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa- Tourist Site
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About this hotel
Outdoor Pool and BBQ Facilities
Enjoy the sunny weather at Green Elephant Backpackers by taking a dip in the outdoor pool or having a fun barbecue with fellow travelers.
Diverse Accommodation Options
From simply decorated rooms to dormitories, choose between shared or private bathrooms. Plus, there's a special dorm room exclusively for women, ensuring comfort and security for all guests.
Convenient Amenities and Services
Start your day with a delicious breakfast or explore nearby coffee shops. Join themed dinners for a taste of home-cooked meals. Benefit from the tour desk, luggage storage, and free WiFi, making your stay hassle-free.
Book your stay at Green Elephant Backpackers now for a memorable and affordable experience!
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Important Information
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Garden
BBQ facilities
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Airport shuttle
Safety deposit box
Bar
Tour desk
Outdoor pool
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Shared kitchen
Snack bar
Lockers
Evening entertainment
Plunge pool
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Airport drop off
Airport pick up
Outdoor fireplace
Shuttle service
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Invoice provided
Smoke alarms
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Face masks for guests available
Walking tours
Live music/performance
Broadcast Live sport events
Movie nights
Room Types
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Up to 2 guests7 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
This room has 1 double or 2 single beds and a shared bathroom.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
7 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerToiletLinenToilet paperBody soap
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Up to 1 guests9 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size)
Please note that a female only dormitory is available upon request.
Linen are included in the rooms, but please bring your own towels.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
9 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerToiletLinenToilet paperBody soap
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Up to 1 guests16 sqmBunk bed (Variable Size)
Rooms are 16 square yards.
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerToiletLinenToilet paperBody soap
Budget Twin Room
Up to 2 guests9 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
This room has 2 single beds and a shared bathroom.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
9 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerToiletLinenToilet paperBody soap
Studio Apartment
Up to 3 guests20 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The apartment has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroom
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Up to 2 guests7 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
This room has 1 double or 2 single beds and a private bathroom.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
7 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerToiletPrivate bathroomLinenToilet paperBody soap
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Guest reviews(609 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2026nice hostel, only 3 guests in low season
breakfast food is in common kitchen, but only for staff apparently the neighborhood is not the best, according to bolt driver
7/10
Reviewed Aug 8, 2026The location
When I first arrived, I rang the doorbell repeatedly, and had to wait between five and ten minutes before someone opened. The next day, the same thing happened. Both times were around 17:00, so I don't know if that's maybe a time the staff tend to be far away from reception.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 21, 2026The 24/7 reception.
The showers tend to suddenly go either very hot or very cold.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026The staff were all friendly and I felt at home very quickly! Very clean hostel and the kitchen had lots of utensils and options for cooking!
9/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Funcionários e hóspedes
5/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Location= very close to main road for taxis and other transports
Area becoming slightly unclean
3/10
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026The manager is rude. There is favouritism amongst guests. Noise level.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 10, 2026the loveliest staff. nice common areas to chill in. rooms are spacious enough. even had nice showers! and the location is absolutely perfect.
the wifi can definitely be better. also note that it would be very helpful to make a tour of the hostel a priority or optional to guests who've stayed in hostels before.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 6, 2026The staff in particular
9/10
Reviewed Jul 5, 2026The athmosphere at the hostel was very relaxed and welcoming. The staff was also very helpful :) it's only a 5 minutes walk from the hospital, so convenient for medical student who are doing their internship there!
10/10
Reviewed Jul 2, 2026The room was fabulously clean and the bed very neat with a fridge and stove ready for use plus a microwave. It was excellent to find these extra items for the price we paid. That was additional joy to our trip. The fact that you can cook for yourself alone makes the place wow.
Everything was just good, the only thing that can be improved is the small gate to the backrooms were we stayed, if for the security reasons everyone allocated the backrooms can have at least their remote for convenient sake, I think that will be more interesting.
8/10
Reviewed Jun 25, 2026I loved the kitchen, the beds and the security.
The showers aren't nearly warm enough.
9/10
Reviewed Jun 8, 2026Located in Obs!
8/10
Reviewed Jun 5, 2026The helpfulness and warm reception when i arrived. The staff went out of their way to make sure you are taken care of. The location is good The outside space as well as inside are nice and clean.
8/10
Reviewed May 30, 2026Very clean, friendly staff and a well equipped kitchen.
10/10
Reviewed May 4, 2026everithing wonderfull amaycing place for sleeping
10/10
Reviewed Apr 11, 20261. Accommodation 2.Wow! The staff
None
7/10
Reviewed Mar 31, 2026The friendliness of the staff was top tier
Cockroaches all over. Sometimes we had to wait long for the inside gate to be opened
7/10
Reviewed Mar 29, 2026The music was nice, the room was cleaned every day, it felt safe
It didn't feel too clean outside the room, I saw rats in the garden, and the way to the second house where we were staying was a bit strange
8/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2026Very clean. Just my first sleep time sleeping with difference kind of people in one room. But I managed and got used to it
People that are snoring should sleep separately
2/10
Reviewed Mar 3, 2026We believe that other guests (of South African origin) were dependent and non trust worthy. It appears that $$$ were also taken from our locked room whilst out exploring the city.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 12, 2026Its felt like home away from home.
Nothing i could remember
9/10
Reviewed Feb 10, 2026The layout
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2026It's a safe neighborhood.
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2026The room were very nice and comfortable
N/A
6/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026No comment I was catering myself
I don't like your green towels nextime try to give us white towels and make sure there is blakets its winter guys.
5/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Some of the staff was super nice
Nothing.
4/10
Reviewed Jan 13, 2026The room was cleaned on the first two days.
There was no TV in the room. The car parking was terrible. My car couldn't fit in a small parking area that was located, I was woked up at 12 midnight yo remove the car where I ended parking outside because it wasn't fitting on where they located even with their help, I parked outside.
6/10
Reviewed Jan 10, 2026The friendly staff, the auto gate, in observatory area.
No washing machine, the bunk bed has no side stopper.
7/10
Reviewed Jan 4, 2026Check in staff was really friendly. Bar on premises was nice. Good value for money.
2/10
Reviewed Jan 2, 2026Nothing
It wasn't clean
9/10
Reviewed Jan 1, 2026All clean and friendly staff and fun..
????
10/10
Reviewed Dec 31, 2025Great vibes, comfy&fun hostel.
NA
2/10
Reviewed Dec 27, 2025Just the location
The place need maintenance. Pool need attention. Customer service not good at all.
9/10
Reviewed Dec 25, 2025Staff were super nice and my room got upgraded for free
Parking was a bit bad, but so is everywhere in Cape Town
1/10
Reviewed Dec 12, 2025Nothing cause they never had a way for me to get a solution to my problem so I couldn't experience a thing...they have bad services...no solution for customers that are skitzofrenia
7/10
Reviewed Dec 9, 2025The view
Single bed
10/10
Reviewed Nov 25, 2025It's not served
7/10
Reviewed Nov 19, 2025Staying down stairs and the code lock on the door.
Noisy housemates, could there not be an entire place designated female/males only?
8/10
Reviewed Nov 12, 2025Todo muy limpio. Las camas de buena calidad y cómodas, y con un baúl para guardas las cosas o estantes y varias áreas diferentes de descanso. Dan toalla. Y el agua sale caliente. En la cocina tiene. Muchos utensilio diferentes para usar
No tienen servicio de lavandería pero puedes ir a un sitio cercano a lavar la ropa que está muy bien.
8/10
Reviewed Oct 6, 2025The location of the place, as well as the staff very warm and caring.
May be at least add TVs in the rooms
10/10
Reviewed Oct 6, 2025All
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Oct 5, 2025The place is easy to adjust to. There are lots of places to sit and ponder in the yard. Given it takes a form of hostel for most sleeping rooms, rules are strictly enforced. Sometimes you feel like you arein your own room.
The kitchen pots are old.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 13, 2025The staff was amazing.
The prices of the beverages are a bit much
5/10
Reviewed Aug 28, 2025That I was blocked to make another booking for my son. Other people made things unpleasant and then my son was blamed.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 19, 2025the friendly staff
n/a
10/10
Reviewed Aug 10, 2025My stay at green elephant backpackers was a truly memorable one. From the minute I walked in to the facility I felt the care and attention to detail from the staff members I encountered. The space was very clean and pleasant. The staff were all very friendly and approachable people, and the room super comfortable. The bed was so comfortable. I truly felt at home. The location is also very convenient, close to most of the amenities one needs, and with the bus and the train station at a walking distance away. It's also very close to Lower main rd which has many venues, Capetown art and culture and night life to explore. One also feels so safe and secure not only in the backpackers itself but also in the community which was a breadth of fresh air as a South African woman. I highly recommend Green elephant if you are open to staying in a calm community and willing to meet interesting new people on your time in the mother city.
N/a
8/10
Reviewed Jul 21, 2025I liked the atmosphere there, the people were good
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Friendly staff
- •Good location
- •Comfortable rooms
Areas to consider
- •Cleanliness issues
- •Poor service in some instances
- •High beverage prices
Cleanliness
4.71/10There were mentions of cleanliness issues, particularly in one review stating 'It wasn't clean'.
Service
7.68/10General sentiments indicate friendly staff, though one review mentioned poor service.
Location
8.22/10Many reviews highlight good location and convenience.
Room Quality
7.67/10Reviews mentioned comfort and upgrades in room quality.
Amenities
6.7/10Mixed sentiments with some issues noted regarding kitchen pots and lack of a laundry service.
Value for Money
6.66/10Some mentions of beverage prices being high, which may affect perceived value.
Food and Beverage
6.71/10No specific sentiments about food noted in the reviews.
Overall Experience
7.68/10Overall pleasant experience mentioned, with many positive aspects highlighted.