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Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a quick walk to Kloof Street

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (ZAR 85 per person)
Interior detail
Table Mountain creates a dramatic backdrop for Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens. Guests relax on the rooftop terrace or by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. Breakfast at Kumasi Cafe fuels exploration of nearby attractions, with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ฿1,500
฿1,725 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 people)

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  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

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  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

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Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

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10 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

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6 bathrooms
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  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, 3 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, 3 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

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  • 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

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  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
11 Hof Street, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Long Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Asoka - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ashanti Lodge and Travel Centre - Gardens - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Upper Union - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

Hostel near Kloof Street
Located close to Table Mountain and Two Oceans Aquarium, Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens provides an airport shuttle, a rooftop terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Kumasi Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, light fare and happy hour. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a billiards/pool table
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • A TV in reception, ATM/banking services and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 85 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kumasi Cafe

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1866
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately ZAR 85 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 330 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Ashanti Backpackers Gardens
Ashanti Backpackers Gardens Cape Town
Ashanti Backpackers Lodge
Ashanti Gardens Backpackers
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens Cape Town
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens?

As of 1 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens on 3 Oct 2025 start from ฿1,499.84, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens?

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens?

Check-in begins at 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 330 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hostel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Kloof Street, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town Stadium. Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). Cape Town Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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