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Hostel Big Blue Backpackers (formerly Big Blue Backpackers Lodge)

7 Vesperdene Road, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005 (show map)

6.8

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Hostel Overview

Big Blue Backpackers is located in Green Point and within 10 minutes walk from the famous V&A Waterfront. The Victorian mansion offers free WiFi connection, and it has an outdoor swimming pool.
The lodge features dormitory rooms with a shared bathroom, and private rooms with a private bathroom. The rooms are bright and simply furnished with wooden floors.
There is a bar at the lodge. A number of restaurants serving a range of different cuisines can be found within 1 km from the property.
The front desk at Big Blue Backpackers is open 24-hours a day, and a tour desk is available for guests to use when planning their outings.
Free street parking is available. The Cape Town International Airport is 25 km from the lodge.

Formerly Big Blue Backpackers Lodge

Before July 2019 Big Blue Backpackers was known as Big Blue Backpackers Lodge

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

This mixed dormitory features a shared bathroom with 2 showers and 2 toilets. Individual lockers are available for guests to make use of in the dormitory. Please note that no extra beds can be accommodated in this room. No alcohol allowed to be brought in to the premises. We have a licensed bar on site. No noisy drunken behavior allowed. No loudspeakers allowed. No visitors allowed in the rooms. Only people who have paid are allowed upstairs in the rooms. No drinking of alcohol allowed in the rooms. No smoking in the rooms. No noise after 10pm.

Double Room with Shared Facilities - enter dates to see room photos

This room shares a bathroom with other rooms. The bathroom is located across the hall way and it includes 2 showers and 2 toilets. Please note that no extra beds can be accommodated in this room. - No alcohol allowed to be brought in to the premises. - This is not a venue for private parties. - We have a licensed bar on site. - No noisy drunken behavior allowed. - No loudspeakers allowed. No visitors allowed in the rooms. - Only people who have paid are allowed upstairs in the rooms. - No drinking, eating or alcohol allowed in the rooms. - No smoking in the rooms. - No noise after 10pm.

Double Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This room has its own private bathroom with a shower. It includes a sofa. Double room with a private bathroom. - No alcohol allowed to be brought in to the premises. - This is not a venue for private parties. - We have a licensed bar on site. - No noisy drunken behavior allowed. - No loudspeakers allowed. No visitors allowed in the rooms. - Only people who have paid are allowed upstairs in the rooms. - No drinking, eating or alcohol allowed in the rooms. - No smoking in the rooms. - No noise after 10pm. There is an extra bunk bed available in the room. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies

8-Bed Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

This female dormitory features 8 beds and a shared bathroom with a shower. Individual lockers are available for guests to make use of in the dormitory. This female dormitory features bunkbeds with lockers and a shared bathroom and shower. - No alcohol allowed to be brought in to the premises. - This is not a venue for private parties. - We have a licensed bar on site. - No noisy drunken behavior allowed. - No loudspeakers allowed. No visitors allowed in the rooms. - Only people who have paid are allowed upstairs in the rooms. - No drinking, eating or alcohol allowed in the rooms. - No smoking in the rooms. - No noise after 10pm. Please note that no extra beds can be accommodated in this room.

Twin Room with Shared Facilities - enter dates to see room photos

Rooms are 12 square metres. This room has two single beds. - No alcohol allowed to be brought in to the premises. - This is not a venue for private parties. - We have a licensed bar on site. - No noisy drunken behavior allowed. - No loudspeakers allowed. No visitors allowed in the rooms. - Only people who have paid are allowed upstairs in the rooms. - No drinking, eating or alcohol allowed in the rooms. - No smoking in the rooms. - No noise after 10pm.

Family Room with Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This family room features a sofa. This room has its own bathroom with a shower and it includes a sofa. - No alcohol allowed to be brought in to the premises. - This is not a venue for private parties. - We have a licensed bar on site. - No noisy drunken behavior allowed. - No loudspeakers allowed. No visitors allowed in the rooms. - Only people who have paid are allowed upstairs in the rooms. - No drinking, eating or alcohol allowed in the rooms. - No smoking in the rooms. - No noise after 10pm.

4-Bed Family Room with Shared Facilities - enter dates to see room photos

Rooms are 12 square metres. There has a double bed and extra bunk bed available in the room. Please note that the room price is based on a 2 guest occupancy. Further charges will be added to the room price for additional guests that occupy the bunkbed. Maximum occupancy of the room is limited to 4 guests. - No alcohol allowed to be brought in to the premises. - This is not a venue for private parties. - We have a licensed bar on site. - No noisy drunken behavior allowed. - No loudspeakers allowed. No visitors allowed in the rooms. - Only people who have paid are allowed upstairs in the rooms. - No drinking, eating or alcohol allowed in the rooms. - No smoking in the rooms. - No noise after 10pm.

8-Bed Female Dorm - enter dates to see room photos

Rooms are 20 square metres. This female dormitory features bunkbeds with lockers and a shared bathroom and shower. - No alcohol allowed to be brought in to the premises. - This is not a venue for private parties. - We have a licensed bar on site. - No noisy drunken behavior allowed. - No loudspeakers allowed. No visitors allowed in the rooms. - Only people who have paid are allowed upstairs in the rooms. - No drinking, eating or alcohol allowed in the rooms. - No smoking in the rooms. - No noise after 10pm.

6-Bed Mixed Dorm - enter dates to see room photos

Rooms are 12 square metres. This mixed dormitory features bunkbeds with lockers and a communal bathroom and shower facilities. - No alcohol allowed to be brought in to the premises. - This is not a venue for private parties. - We have a licensed bar on site. - No noisy drunken behavior allowed. - No loudspeakers allowed. No visitors allowed in the rooms. - Only people who have paid are allowed upstairs in the rooms. - No drinking, eating or alcohol allowed in the rooms. - No smoking in the rooms. - No noise after 10pm.

Small Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

The double room has shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

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Facilities of Big Blue Backpackers

General
Free parking, Parking

Activities
Billiards, Golf course (within 3 km), Hiking, Table tennis

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Grocery deliveries, Snack bar

Pools and wellness
Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year)

Transportation
Car hire

Front-desk/reception area services
Lockers, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Safety deposit box, Tour desk

Common areas
Garden, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Cleaning services
Laundry

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying

Miscellaneous
Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Bath or Shower, Bathroom, City view, Cleaning products, Clothes rack, Desk, Entire unit located on ground floor, Fan, Garden view, Hairdryer, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Heating, Ironing Facilities, Landmark view, Linen, Mountain view, Pool view, Private Pool, Shared Bathroom, Shared Toilet, Shower, Sofa, Terrace, Tile/Marble floor, Toilet, Towels, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, View, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Wake-up service, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 14 Apr 2026 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 14:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 11:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
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 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. This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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6.8

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Melody

“We loved the character and vibe of this place.”

8.0

04 Apr 2026

The ladies who welcomed us in were amazing and made us feel so welcome and comfortable

Konile

“Superb”

10.0

28 Mar 2026

Location was close to Mojo Market 🥺❤️ and not far from CBD

Samantha

“Great stay if passing through”

7.0

12 Mar 2026

Location is great! Backpackers is well established and has everything you need for your stay. Bathrooms could use a little update, but manageable! Overall was a comfortable stay with good gate security.

Samantha Potgieter

“great for older backpackers who are roughing it”

7.0

28 Feb 2026

Was recommended by the Yacht school, not fit for 18 year olds. Dorm was terrible but the two bed unit was much better.

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Hostel Big Blue Backpackers (formerly Big Blue Backpackers Lodge)

7 Vesperdene Road, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005 (show map)

Hostel Overview

Formerly Big Blue Backpackers Lodge

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Rooms List

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Shared Facilities - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

8-Bed Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Twin Room with Shared Facilities - enter dates to see room photos

Family Room with Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

4-Bed Family Room with Shared Facilities - enter dates to see room photos

8-Bed Female Dorm - enter dates to see room photos

6-Bed Mixed Dorm - enter dates to see room photos

Small Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

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“great for older backpackers who are roughing it”

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Hostel Big Blue Backpackers (formerly Big Blue Backpackers Lodge)

7 Vesperdene Road, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005 (show map)

Hostel Overview

Formerly Big Blue Backpackers Lodge

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Rooms List

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Shared Facilities - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

8-Bed Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Twin Room with Shared Facilities - enter dates to see room photos

Family Room with Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

4-Bed Family Room with Shared Facilities - enter dates to see room photos

8-Bed Female Dorm - enter dates to see room photos

6-Bed Mixed Dorm - enter dates to see room photos

Small Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

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Setup a Price Alert for Big Blue Backpackers

Facilities of Big Blue Backpackers

Hotel Policies

Traveller reviews

Hotel Ratings (Click to select a rating)

“We loved the character and vibe of this place.”

“Superb”

“Great stay if passing through”

“great for older backpackers who are roughing it”

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