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Hostel Never at Home Kloof Street (formerly Once in Cape Town)

73 Kloof Street, Cape Town, 8001 (show map)

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Hostel Overview

Welcome to never@home, where accommodation meets adventure! Our Kloof Street hostel is perfectly positioned, with restaurants, bars, parks, and shops within walking distance. Giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in Cape Town's vibrant nightlife, dining, culture and beautiful surroundings from our doorstep (literally!). Imagine waking up to breathtaking views of Table Mountain or Lion's Head from your room, then joining our hostel hikes to summit both!But, what truly sets us apart is our family AKA the never@home crew – we'll make you feel safe and at home, so you might just never want to leave!
ROOMS: Unwind in our stylish rooms, designed with the modern traveller in mind. We offer a range of options, from private rooms to shared rooms (including female-only), to suit every budget and style. In all rooms, you will enjoy:
- Comfortable beds - Quality linen and plush pillows - Key card access - Secure in-room lockers - Lightning-fast WiFi
Plus, rest easy knowing our rooms are spotless and meticulously maintained by our friendly crew. Your home away from home, perfected!
DAILY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS: Having a scheduled group activity every day of the week guarantees that your never@home Kloof Street experience will be an exciting adventure! These unique and enjoyable activities are either FREE or available at a minimal cost, giving you the chance to meet fellow travellers and explore our beautiful city without overspending. Some of which include:
- FREE yoga classes - FREE beach yoga and cold plunge - FREE outdoor movie night - FREE games nights - table tennis/ beer pong/ giant jenga etc - Group hikes to the top of Table Mountain and Lions Head - Bring n' braai (BBQ) night - Visit to a local farmers market
IN-HOUSE TOURS: never@home Travel will keep you entertained providing adventures exclusively for our guests - the perfect opportunity to discover Cape Town while mingling with fellow travellers. Whether you’re interested in exploring local hot spots, laid back wine tours or swimming with penguins (YES, Cape Town has penguins!), we have something for you. Tours include:
- Stellenbosch wine tour - with cheese and chocolate pairing - Best of the Cape - full day Peninsula tour - Half day Peninsula tour - Sunset safari ...and more!
Book before arrival to secure your spot!
SOCIAL SPACES: Chill after a day of adventures in our social spaces. Thoughtfully designed for you to either relax or socialise, depending on your mood.
- Outdoor garden and fire-pit - Outdoor gym with showers - Fully equipped communal kitchen - Rooftop terrace - Workspace
We look forward to welcoming you...
General: No curfew No person under 16 can stay in our dormitory rooms unless accompanied by an adult legal guardian Secure parking available at an extra cost (check availability) Kindly note we are a cashless establishment; therefore, we do not accept cash as payment.

Formerly Once in Cape Town

Before February 2022 Never at Home Kloof Street was known as Once in Cape Town

Rooms List

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with en-suite Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This bed is in a mixed shared room fitted with 2 bunk beds. The room includes an en suite bathroom with a shower and toilet, as well as a ceiling fan. Each bed has a secure lockable compartment, reading light, and linen.

King Bed, Private Room En-Suite (Mountain View) - enter dates to see room photos

This double en-suite room with a view of table mountain includes all linen, towels, fans, safe, satellite TV, charging station and basic toiletries.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with en-suite Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This female-only shared room is fitted with 2 bunk beds. The room includes en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet, as well as a ceiling fan. Each bed has a secure lockable compartment, reading light and linen.

Twin Bed, Private Room En-Suite (City View) - enter dates to see room photos

This twin en-suite room with a city view includes all linen, towels, fans, safe, charging station and basic toiletries.

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Facilities of Never at Home Kloof Street

General
On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Diving, Hiking, Snorkelling

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Pools and wellness
Fitness centre

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Shuttle service (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Concierge service, Luggage storage, Tour desk

Common areas
Games room, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Terrace

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying

Miscellaneous
Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Bathroom, Clothes rack, Desk, Electric kettle, Fan, Flat-screen TV, Hairdryer, Hypoallergenic, Landmark view, Linen, Mountain view, Safety Deposit Box, Seating Area, Shared Bathroom, Shared Toilet, Shower, Tea/Coffee Maker, Toilet, Towels, TV, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Last updated: 3 Sep 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
14:00:00- hours

Check-Out
-10:00:00 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
Please note that no copies or affidavits are permitted. We only accept original photo ID or original passport, as identification.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.

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8.5

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Everister

“Superb”

10.0

27 Aug 2025

I love the atmosphere and how they have different things to do each day...I always stay there and easy to make friends

Esethu

“I felt very secure and safe throughout my stay will definitely come back”

10.0

15 Aug 2025

The stuff members were amazing I really enjoyed all the activities from the movie Sunday night

Brenda

“Superb”

9.0

11 Aug 2025

Great central location with everything you need within walking distance, staff are pleasant, comfortable, accommodation and common areas very clean. Cleaning done daily. Overall a great beyond expectation for a hostel, very well managed.

Stevo

“Superb”

10.0

05 Aug 2025

Very clean, charging facilities good and there was a chocolate on my pillow that I gave to my nephew

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Hostel Never at Home Kloof Street (formerly Once in Cape Town)

73 Kloof Street, Cape Town, 8001 (show map)

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Formerly Once in Cape Town

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with en-suite Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

King Bed, Private Room En-Suite (Mountain View) - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with en-suite Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Twin Bed, Private Room En-Suite (City View) - enter dates to see room photos

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73 Kloof Street, Cape Town, 8001 (show map)

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Formerly Once in Cape Town

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Rooms List

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with en-suite Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

King Bed, Private Room En-Suite (Mountain View) - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with en-suite Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Twin Bed, Private Room En-Suite (City View) - enter dates to see room photos

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