Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Bar (on property)
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

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 24 - Sep 25
Check availability for tonight Sep 24 - Sep 25

Tomorrow

Sep 25 - Sep 26
Check availability for tomorrow Sep 25 - Sep 26
Available filters for rooms
Showing 12 of 12 rooms

View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Classic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 people)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 people)

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

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

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

Highlights

Heating
6 bathrooms
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, 3 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, 3 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
10 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

You may also like

Ad
View from room

Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 420 reviews
Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK

About the neighborhood

Located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town, Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach, while Two Oceans Aquarium and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Cape Town Stadium. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
Visit our Cape Town travel guideOpens in a new window
View more Hostels in Cape TownOpens in a new window
Map
11 Hof Street, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Long Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Camps Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 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 sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a billiards/pool table
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • A TV in the lobby, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Never at Home Green Point - Hostel

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 110 reviews
Never at Home Green Point - Hostel

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1866
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: 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 elevators
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.

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?

Check-out 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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.