As a habitual backpacker, I've stayed at many hostels over the years. I have to say that Afrique du Sud is definitely one of my favorites out of all of them. I've stayed at another hostel in Cape Town, but now that I've found this place, I'll definitely be back. The internet situation is the best in town, and the... More

I stayed at Afrique du Sud for a few nights and had a wonderful time. Its in a good location, has friendly and helpful staff (heard its under new management), its clean and safe, we braai'd on the balcony and the kitchen was well equipped. Super cheap with mini bus to the city centre and beaches near by. I also... More

Very helpfull and friendly staff, they made everything happen you wished (e.g. booking cars, tickets for Robben Island, booking day trips ... :-) Our room was very dirty and dusty at arrival, some bunches of black hairs were in the basin; both toilets on the second floor looked like they haven't been cleaned for the last years - ugh!!!! Furthermore,... More

When we booked this place we were unaware that it was located in Sea Point, and not in Cape Town city center, but this turned out to be a good thing for us. The Sea Point ocean promenade is just a block away and there are many restaurants and shops nearby. We also felt very safe walking around Sea Point,... More