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Big Blue Backpackers

Big Blue Backpackers

7 Vesperdene Road, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa

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Private Pool

Free parking

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

Big Blue Backpackers

Big Blue Backpackers sits at 7 Vesperdene Road in Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa, about 1.2mi from the city center. This three-star option welcomes travelers with a budget-friendly minimum price starting from $14 per night, perfect for explorers looking to stretch every rand while staying close to the action.

Inside, a mix of surf-side practicality and friendly vibes awaits: a private pool and an outdoor swimming pool (free), free parking, and free Wifi. Amenities include a bar, sun deck, terrace, garden and mountain or landmark views, plus a garden space, picnic area, non-smoking rooms, and beach chairs for long days in the sun; a tour desk helps map out local adventures.

Reviews total 722, offering plenty of perspectives on this Cape Town base near Green Point's sights and beaches.

Venture-ready vibes meet budget-friendly practicality just steps from Green Point’s beaches and city sights, with a tour desk on hand to map out local adventures. The setting blends a casual surf-town feel with social spaces—sun deck, terrace, garden—and a bar where travelers swap stories after a day in the sun.

An outdoor pool offers a refreshing break in any season, with a clear note: adults-only for a quieter splash. For payment, cash is not accepted; Visa and Mastercard are the supported methods.

A wide range of accommodations awaits, from private doubles (with or without a private bathroom) to small doubles and twin rooms, to dormitories and family configurations. Dorms come in 6-, 8-, and 11-bed layouts, including an 8-bed option that’s female-only; family rooms with bathrooms and a suite round out the lineup, making it easy to pick a setup that fits solo travelers, couples, families, or groups.

Closest airports

Cape Town International Airport

11.5mi

Most popular amenities

Private Pool

Free parking

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Landmark view

Picnic area

Garden

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Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom in Big Blue Backpackers

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Room, Private Bathroom

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

Private Pool

Private Bathroom

Shower

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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

Double Room with Shared Facilities in Big Blue Backpackers

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Room

1 Double Bed

170 sqft

Private Pool

Mountain view

Terrace

Shower

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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.

Twin Room with Shared Facilities in Big Blue Backpackers

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Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

150 sqft

Private Pool

City view

Shower

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Rooms are 12 square yards. 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.

6-Bed Mixed Dorm in Big Blue Backpackers

Bed In Dormitory

1 Bunk Bed

170 sqft

Private Pool

Shower

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Rooms are 20 square yards. This female dormitory features bunk beds 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 Family Room with Shared Facilities in Big Blue Backpackers

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Room, 6 Beds

4 Bunk Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

170 sqft

Private Pool

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x6

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Room, Double Bed

130 sqft

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

Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double Bed

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Guest reviews

7.1

722 reviews

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Points of Interest Around Big Blue Backpackers

Attractions

Two Oceans Aquarium

0.3mi

Cape Town Stadium

0.5mi

Noon Gun

0.7mi

Lion's Head

0.8mi

Long Street

1.1mi

South African Jewish Museum (SAJM)

1.3mi

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

5.5mi

Langa Township

7.1mi

Rhodes Memorial

8.1mi

Duiker Island

11.3mi

Jordan Wine Estate

19.2mi

Simon’s Town

19.4mi

Delheim Wine Estate

27.3mi

Delaire Graff Estate

29.3mi

Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve

31mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Big Blue Backpackers

Private Pool

Free parking

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Landmark view

Picnic area

Garden

View

Stay rules - Big Blue Backpackers

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property