Ashanti Lodge Backpackers | Hostel in Cape Town

8.2 (318 Reviews) |   26 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  14 Guests
Cape Town City Centre Hostel | Ashanti Lodge Backpackers

26 Bedroom Hostel in Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town

A Victorian mansion style establishment hosts the Ashanti Lodge Backpackers. Located close to the foot of Table Mountain, the wooden sun deck and the garden of the hostel offer views of the landscape. Accommodations include bright dormitory rooms and private rooms. Some features normal bed or iron wrought bunk beds. All have a decor with designer touch. Communal areas of the Ashanti Lodge Backpackers include an outdoor swimming pool, a travel center, and the Kumasi Café with billiard. Reception is open from 8 to 5, but live-in staff always available in to assist with after hours inquiries and/or check-ins. Free Hi-speed wifi available everywhere and computer available free of charge. Breakfast not included in room-only rate, but a la carte available in the Kumasi Cafe. Longstreet with various restaurants, day and nightlife is about a 10 minute walk away.

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers is located in Cape Town.

This 26 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Kitchen, Security/Safety, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 318 reviews with the average score of 8.2 . Coming to Cape Town and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 26 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Cape Town. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

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Amenities

Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Fruit
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Horseback riding
  • Evening entertainment
  • Movie nights
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Pool table
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Bike tours
  • Windsurfing
  • Tennis equipment
  • Tennis court
  • Canoeing
  • Walking tours
  • Locker rooms
  • Happy hour
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
  • Bar crawls
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Designated smoking area
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Shuttle service
  • Laundry
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Car rental
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Dry cleaning
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Security alarm
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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, 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, this property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms, this property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.77
Location:
9.07
Staff:
9.29
Facilities:
8.47
Comfort:
8.5
Cleanliness:
8.58
Michele
Aug 16, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Everything about the place and the stay was fantastic
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Heating, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Heating, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Heating, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack
Double Room with Shower
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Shower

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Toilet, Towels

General

Private entrance, Carpeted, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Wine glasses

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack
Standard Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 15 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack
Single Bed in Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Lockers, Carpeted, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack
Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Carpeted, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Safe, Fan, Smoke Alarm

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack
Budget Single Room
Room Type: Single
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Body soap, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Towels
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