Cant thank the staff enough for a wonderful time i had! thanks everyone!

Green Elefant was a place were everbody was welcome. The staff was always so friendly, funny and helpfull. It was kind of expensive compairs to some of the places on Long street, but it was worth it! Thank you Green Elefant for a great time :)

I stayed here for 2 weeks and loved it. Staff were so helpful, it was clean with a good kitchen and free wifi. It's in the lively and relatively safe neighbourhood of Observatory, with lots of restaurants and shops nearby, and only a short minibus ride into downtown Capetown. Did I mention that the staff were awesome?

I have stayed here. The first time I was there just for a few days, as an 18 year old arriving in Africa for the first time, but the second I stayed for nearly 2 months! The latter I was in SA doing my medical school 'elective', working at the nearby Groote Schuur hospital. I must admit it was a... More

I would definitely consider staying at the eli, again.The backpackers is so warm, and inviting,especially for newcomers. I remember my first night I was traveling alone, and did not know a soul, I was invited in the busy kitchen to make home-made pizzas, it was great. From that night on, I made a bunch of friends with other guests and... More

I can' say enough good things about this lodge. We arrived late in the evening with no reservation after checking out all the other places on Long St..the backpackers ghetto. The staff bent over backwards to help us get our car off the street and helped us unload it. We were given a room in a new house next door... More

By far the friendliest staff we came across on our SA trip, made us feel welcome and ensured we had everything taken care of from the minute we showed up. Everyone greets each other, even in the early morning. The eco friendly aspects (ie. greywater toilets) were unconventional but totally acceptable. The free towels were a little worn but smelled... More

It was incredible! The staff is great! I was in Cape Town to study english, so I had to stay there at least 3 months. Green Elephant was so lekker that I took advantage of it and extended my time at this place. They've got a bar there and a beer machine, what makes it even more appealing! :P The... More

I stayed at the Green Elephant for about 7 days and made my reservations on really short notice, but they were great about accommodating me. They have both short-term (dorm-like) and long-term (a room in a real house close to the main site) and they put me up in the second of these. It was great - secure, my own... More