Our pick
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside
Cape Town, ZA
★ 4-star8.6/101,209 reviews
0.79 km (0.49 mi) from original
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Green Elephant 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
Rooms
8.6Room quality not mentioned, defaulting to standard quality for this hotel tier.
Cleanliness
8.5The hotel was clean, which is positively noted in the review.
Location
8.6Location not mentioned, defaulting to standard quality for this hotel tier.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Cape Town Micro Apartments
Cape Town, ZA
★ 3-star8.2/101,752 reviews
0.41 km (0.26 mi) from original
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Cape Town, ZA
★ 3-star7.8/102,982 reviews
1.8 km (1.1 mi) from original
Our pick
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside
Cape Town, ZA
★ 4-star8.6/101,209 reviews
0.79 km (0.49 mi) from original
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside8.6
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard7.1
Cleanliness
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside8.5
Green Elephant Backpackers4.7
Location
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard9.1
Green Elephant Backpackers8.2
Service
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard9.1
Green Elephant Backpackers7.7
Food & Breakfast
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside8.6
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard6.6
Amenities & Facilities
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside8.6
Green Elephant Backpackers6.7
Value
Cape Town Micro Apartments8.6
Green Elephant Backpackers6.7
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside amenity advantages
Concierge servicePets allowedBreakfast in the room
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 1.4 km.
Cape Town Micro Apartments: 0.41 km (0.26 mi)
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard: 1.8 km (1.1 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Green Elephant Backpackers
7/10Cape Town Micro Apartments
8.2/10Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard
7.8/10DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside
8.6/10Rooms
Green Elephant Backpackers
7.7Reviews mentioned comfort and upgrades in room quality.
Cape Town Micro Apartments
8.1Rooms were spacious and comfortable, but some concerns about bedding and hard beds.
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard
7.1Room quality reports are mixed, with issues such as inadequate amenities.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside
8.6Room quality not mentioned, defaulting to standard quality for this hotel tier.
Cleanliness
Green Elephant Backpackers
4.7There were mentions of cleanliness issues, particularly in one review stating 'It wasn't clean'.
Cape Town Micro Apartments
7.7There were mentions of the room not being properly swept or mopped and weak Wi-Fi.
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard
6.1Several reviews mention dirty rooms and untidy bathrooms.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside
8.5The hotel was clean, which is positively noted in the review.
Location
Green Elephant Backpackers
8.2Many reviews highlight good location and convenience.
Cape Town Micro Apartments
8.7Many reviews emphasized good and convenient locations.
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard
9.1Great location close to attractions.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside
8.6Location not mentioned, defaulting to standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
Green Elephant Backpackers
7.7General sentiments indicate friendly staff, though one review mentioned poor service.
Cape Town Micro Apartments
8.6James was considerate and provided refunds, though some reviews noted issues.
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard
9.1Mixed reviews on service, but generally noted for being efficient.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside
8.8The staff was nice, enhancing the overall service experience.
Sleep & Noise
Green Elephant Backpackers
—Cape Town Micro Apartments
—Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard
—DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside
—Food & Breakfast
Green Elephant Backpackers
6.7No specific sentiments about food noted in the reviews.
Cape Town Micro Apartments
7.7No breakfast was provided and some guests noted the lack of basic beverages.
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard
6.6Food quality has received several negative remarks.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside
8.6Food and beverage not mentioned, defaulting to standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities
Green Elephant Backpackers
6.7Mixed sentiments with some issues noted regarding kitchen pots and lack of a laundry service.
Cape Town Micro Apartments
8.2Many provided essentials were noted, with some lacking like weak Wi-Fi.
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard
8.1Facilities are well-kept, but there were complaints about missing bar fridges.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside
8.6Amenities not mentioned, defaulting to standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value
Green Elephant Backpackers
6.7Some mentions of beverage prices being high, which may affect perceived value.
Cape Town Micro Apartments
8.6Overall, most guests felt the price was justified by the experience.
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard
8.1Relatively good value for the location and offered services.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside
8.5Value for money not mentioned, defaulting to standard quality for this hotel tier.
Landmarks
Green Elephant Backpackers
Cape Town Science CentreCape Town Micro Apartments
St. Peter's Garden of RemembranceGarden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Chester Street ParkDoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town Upper Eastside
Queens Park Sports Ground