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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 staff✓Clean facilities✓Great location✓Communal 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

9.6
Excellent
1275 reviews

Most recent

Svenja
October 13, 2026
10.0
Excellent

The team is super nice and creates a beautiful community. Tips for external and shared activities. Everyone is warmly welcomed here, young or old, whether traveling together or alone.

👍 Liked
  • • The team is super nice and creates a beautiful community. Tips for external and shared activities. Everyone is warmly welcomed here, young or old, whether traveling together or alone.
Silvan
October 13, 2026
10.0
Excellent

I thank you for the great stay, the great organization, and helpfulness of all the staff! I don't usually go to hostels, but I would go back here anytime.

👍 Liked
  • • I thank you for the great stay, the great organization, and helpfulness of all the staff! I don't usually go to hostels, but I would go back here anytime.
Paula
October 12, 2026
10.0
Excellent

The staff's attention was incredible, they propose activities every day, and to our surprise, hiking at sunrise on Lion's Head with them was free. We are vegans, and on the group dinner day, they made an effort to get vegan burgers and put a lot of variety of vegetables cooked in South African style. Located in a quiet and safe area. I recommend it 100%.

👍 Liked
  • • The staff's attention was incredible, they propose activities every day, and to our surprise, hiking at sunrise on Lion's Head with them was free. We are vegans, and on the group dinner day, they made an effort to get vegan burgers and put a lot of variety of vegetables cooked in South African style. Located in a quiet and safe area. I recommend it 100%.
Aurelie
October 12, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Good vibes

A place where you feel good. The staff is incredibly helpful and pleasant, the breakfast is simple but delicious, the location is great and safe. The bedding is comfortable, and the room is clean and practical. We return with pleasure at the end of the stay!

👍 Liked
  • • A place where you feel good. The staff is incredibly helpful and pleasant, the breakfast is simple but delicious, the location is great and safe. The bedding is comfortable, and the room is clean and practical. We return with pleasure at the end of the stay!
👎 Disliked
  • • Absolutely nothing
JON
October 12, 2026
9.0
Excellent

Tranquility and good vibes

The staff is very attentive to answer questions and advise, propose plans... the breakfast was amazing, and the location too

👍 Liked
  • • The staff is very attentive to answer questions and advise, propose plans... the breakfast was amazing, and the location too
👎 Disliked
  • • There was a bit of a lack of space to store clothes in the room, but it wasn't a big problem either
Ling
October 8, 2026
10.0
Excellent

One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in!

Everything!! Friendly staff, amazing vibes, safe and quiet area, proper facilities, clean and easy!

👍 Liked
  • • Everything!! Friendly staff, amazing vibes, safe and quiet area, proper facilities, clean and easy!
👎 Disliked
  • • Nothing to complain about
Ling
October 8, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Adam
October 8, 2026
8.0
Very Good

Zak
September 18, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Truly a luxury backpackers

Friendly and helpful staff, great location. Good atmosphere and the room is cleaned daily

👍 Liked
  • • Friendly and helpful staff, great location. Good atmosphere and the room is cleaned daily
Caio
September 16, 2026
9.0
Excellent

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