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Once In Cape Town

3.0 star property
Explore Two Oceans Aquarium then fuel up with happy hour at one of two on-site restaurants.

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2 bars/lounges
Breakfast area
Property grounds
BBQ/picnic Area
Surfing/boogie boarding

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding
  • BBQ(s)

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Shared kitchen

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 people)

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountainside

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
73 Kloof Street, 73, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 6 min walk
  • Cape Town Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Camps Bay Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 21 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 19 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 23 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Power and the Glory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Egghead Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Conscious Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Once In Cape Town

Once In Cape Town puts you a short five-minute drive from Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Yours Truly, one of 2 restaurants, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Spanish, Xhosa, Zulu

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Mountain biking
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Bike parking
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic drinking straws

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Yours Truly – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Up Yours – On-site bar. Open daily.
Hudsons – This restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 300 per person (one-way)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Once Cape Town Hostel
Once Cape Town
Saasveld Lodge
Once In Cape Town South Africa
Saasveld Hotel Cape Town Central
Once IN Cape Town Hotel
Once IN Cape Town Cape Town
Once IN Cape Town Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Once In Cape Town offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Once In Cape Town does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Once In Cape Town?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Once In Cape Town?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Once In Cape Town?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 300 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Once In Cape Town?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Once In Cape Town?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Once In Cape Town and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as mountain biking and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring and safari tours. Enjoy amenities such as 2 bars and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Once In Cape Town?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Once In Cape Town like?
Once In Cape Town is located on the Strip in Cape Town City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Long Street and 7 minutes' walk from Bree Street.

Once In Cape Town Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Will look at other options
Private room was ok, no tv, staff act lije they do u a favour, had the tidy room sign out and that evening still on door sith nothing done, parking a hudge problem, place a disappointment for the price being charged for private room
Joze, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nadia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sasha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place. A little noisy, but common area is awesome, friendly staff, good room but small. Love the two bars. Wish they were cutting access to the room area tho
Nicolas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Had a lovely time. Room is small but comfy. Two bars on site. A little noisy in the evening and breakfast is very small. Common area is awesome, restaurant and bar are fun and staff is super nice. Save parking at the back
Nicolas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

ruth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cape Town Stay
I really enjoyed my stay. Clean facilities next to a great restaurant.
Laurie, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Overall it was good stay with cooperative staff
Muhammad, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Set up and location is amazing
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location with many cool bars and restaurants nearby.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hostel in cool neighborhood
I really liked my stay here. Comfortable rooms, bedding and clean bathrooms. Really nice bar/resturant on the first floor with good food. Terrace bar closes at 10 and the first floor bar closes at 12 so things got quite for a good nights rest. It would be nice to have air conditioning but the ceiling fan worked ok. I would like there to be charging stations on the back patio. Overall a very good place to stay and I would absolutely stay here again.
John, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall, I'm satisfied with the services and facilities. However, I had negative experiences during my stay. I will show you those positive and negative experiences below. [Positive Experiences] 1. The original event in this hostel took place everyday. It was easy to socialize other guests. 2. Some staff hired the specific tour company. If you want to join a tour, they can accommodate one! 3. All staffs were really courteous and friendly. [Negative Experiences] 1. The security key to enter my room frequently voided. I and other roommates always asked the receptionist to revaild it almost everyday. 2. The electricity circuit in the certain floor was broken. During my stay, it was sometimes impossible to charge my phone and other electrical devices.
9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Jesus, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mutombo, 5-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Fun times
Great place to stay! The staff is great and the rooms on the lower floors seemed better updated. Very loud on weekends nights. This is the place everyone seems to go to hang out!
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The hostel is in a great location in Cape Town and has a thriving bar downstairs,especially on Saturday and Sunday. The service on arrival was great and the reception team were mostly very friendly (the occasional staff member who seemed to think serving customers was above them) and helpful, booking a few excursions for us. The hostel wasn't the cleanest that I have stayed in, in Cape Town which definitely let it down a bit.A bit more attention to detail on the cleaning front would make a real difference. Overall though a great location, especially for the younger crowd and a great place to meet people whilst in Cape Town.
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8/10 Very good

Great atmosphere
Great vibe, room was a little noisy as it was right next to the bar and super hot in the evening. But staff were amazing and super friendly
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8/10 Very good

The attached restaurant is very noisy and crowded from late afternoon till closing. Full of young travellers drinking- seems a bit of a pick up joint. Typical hostel atmosphere. Seemed expensive for value received. All in all I enjoyed my stay, the friendly staff at the reception make up of other shortcomings
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10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were great - very helpful and friendly.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Bed bugs and excuses for failures.
Location excellent. Bar and car park noise intrusive. But extra person put in my private room with no notice while I was dining, inexcusable, (small monetary compensation a token). But the huge welts on my arms, neck and chin from BED BUG bites appalling!! Susan's husband stayed, not Susan. (Oh yes, and I bet you choose to remove this review!!)
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stay at Once
I had never done hostels before and I decided to stay in at Once when I was in Cape Town. Best decision every! I met some great people and the staff any brilliant. Stay at Once during my time in Cape Town has been awesome.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Can't wait to go back
Really enjoyed my stay- fun and caring staff, creative and trendy spaces and decor, clean and comfortable rooms, easy access to everything you could want to do!!
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