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THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers

18 Thornhill Road, Green Point

About This Property

Luxury Hostel Experience
THE BIG in Green Point, Cape Town, is a unique blend of luxury guest house and vibrant hostel, offering a social atmosphere at competitive rates. Guests love the stylish rooms and impeccable service, making it a true "home away from home."

Modern Amenities
Each room at THE BIG is individually designed by interior decorators, ensuring a fresh and stylish stay. With daily cleaning services, free Wi-Fi, and bathrooms in every room, guests can relax in comfort and convenience.

Convenient Location
Centrally located near V&A Waterfront and Sea Point Promenade, THE BIG is the perfect base for exploring Cape Town. Enjoy on-site amenities like a pool, braai facilities, and free breakfast, plus helpful services including tour assistance and airport shuttles. Book your stay at THE BIG for an unforgettable experience!

Why guests recommend it

Friendly staffClean facilitiesGreat locationCommunal breakfast

Facilities & Services (96)

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden

Available Rooms

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Guest reviews

9.3
Excellent
1241 reviews

Most recent

Ana Luiza
July 9, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Wonderful!!

Everything wonderful!

👍 Liked
  • Everything wonderful!
Ana Luiza
July 9, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Wonderful!

Everything! Team, structure, and location wonderful! Recommend to everyone

👍 Liked
  • Everything! Team, structure, and location wonderful! Recommend to everyone
Lillian (Liping)
July 9, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Uma casa maravilhosamente aconchegante longe de casa com um café da manhã incrível e uma localização perfeita

This is a very cozy place that truly feels like a home away from home. The staff are all incredibly nice, and the facilities are kept super clean. Location-wise, the hotel is perfectly tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood between two main streets. It is completely walkable to the V&A Waterfront. Plus, there is a very nice supermarket and a couple of great restaurants on the main street just about a seven-minute walk away. Best of all was the breakfast! It is very well-balanced and the perfect way to start your day. It’s also a wonderful time to sit down and chat with other travelers. Highly recommended!

👍 Liked
  • This is a very cozy place that truly feels like a home away from home. The staff are all incredibly nice, and the facilities are kept super clean. Location-wise, the hotel is perfectly tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood between two main streets. It is completely walkable to the V&A Waterfront. Plus, there is a very nice supermarket and a couple of great restaurants on the main street just about a seven-minute walk away. Best of all was the breakfast! It is very well-balanced and the perfect way to start your day. It’s also a wonderful time to sit down and chat with other travelers. Highly recommended!
Raisa
July 9, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Goodman
July 2, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Highly Recommended!

I loved how friendly everyone was it felt like living with one big family. I really enjoyed my stay at The Big. They did everything they could to make me feel comfortable. I also appreciated how clean the place was throughout my stay.

👍 Liked
  • I loved how friendly everyone was it felt like living with one big family. I really enjoyed my stay at The Big. They did everything they could to make me feel comfortable. I also appreciated how clean the place was throughout my stay.
👎 Disliked
  • Nothing
Carlos
July 1, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Mphakiseng
June 29, 2026
9.0
Excellent

Nurcan
June 29, 2026
9.0
Excellent

Matjila
June 26, 2026
6.0
Pleasant

Please shift the air-conditioned away from the headboard. Maybe on the sides or at the feet

The location and the price

👍 Liked
  • The location and the price
👎 Disliked
  • The steep steps to the room. The steps were too narrow and steep for my age. No TV channels for FIFA football World Cup games.. could even see news. Quantity and variety of breakfast food. Only bread and eggs. No tomato, no cheese, or bacon
Kim
June 23, 2026
9.0
Excellent

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