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Our top choices for Scarborough cheap hotels

A modern room with a balcony, a grey sofa, blue chairs, a small table with a plant, and a view of mountains.

1. WINK Eaton Square

WINK Eaton Square
3.5 star property
Cape Town
7.8 out of 10, Good, (7 reviews)
"The place is very suitable for stay"
United States
olutayo
The price is ₹7,800
₹9,072 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
WINK Eaton Square
A modern two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

2. Hout Bay Backpackers

Hout Bay Backpackers
2.0 star property
Hout Bay
The price is ₹7,304
₹8,578 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Hout Bay Backpackers
A covered outdoor seating area with a striped blue and white couch, wooden tables, and potted plants.

3. Urban Hive Backpackers

Urban Hive Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (79 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Great, central location, great price. There is no airport shuttle."
Canada
Oleksiy
The price is ₹1,102
₹2,643 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Urban Hive Backpackers
An outdoor seating area with tables and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a tiled roof.

4. Riverlodge Backpackers

Riverlodge Backpackers
3.0 star property
Cape Town
7.4 out of 10, Good, (8 reviews)
"This place was terrible. To start, they tried to make me pay again when I already paid online. I had to speak to the owner on the phone who lied to me about it and was extremely rude. I booked two private rooms and they tried to make me share a room with another guest. I refused because I paid more to have my own room. They do not provide wifi like is advertised and when I pressed the owner, he gave me one coupon for 100mb internet for two rooms (4 people). I told him it was advertised online as...
United States
Bradley
The price is ₹1,494
₹3,628 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Riverlodge Backpackers
A person sitting on a bed with white bedding and orange pillows, in a room with a grey wall and a painting of a giraffe.

5. never at home Kloof Street

never at home Kloof Street
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (40 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Wakwanza
The price is ₹6,438
₹7,403 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
never at home Kloof Street
A covered outdoor area with potted plants, a wooden bench, and a door leading to another section.

6. Cape Town Micro Apartments

Cape Town Micro Apartments
3.0 star property
Observatory
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (30 reviews)
"I enjoyed the convenience to the shops and road to CBD, however, my booking was mixed up , the room I got is not the one I paid for and had to complain and the second day was moved to a better room but sill was not the one I booked and paid for. I tried to explain this to the owners of the place and because was traveling with my wife and a 5 months old daughter we could not cancel the booking."
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is ₹2,200
₹2,814 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Cape Town Micro Apartments
A neatly made bed with a grey headboard, a brown throw blanket, and a white pillow. There is a small black ottoman beside the bed.

7. Karibu Guesthouse

Karibu Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Kenilworth
3.4 out of 10, (8 reviews)
"Its a place only locals should go, no tourist."
United States
Rosa
The price is ₹5,184
₹5,962 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Karibu Guesthouse
A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside lamps, and a patterned throw blanket.

8. CURIOCITY Kloof Street

CURIOCITY Kloof Street
1.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"The view from the front balcony to the Table Mountauin was onde of the best parts and the recepscionist Carol, was the best ever, very helpful and friendly. Would stay there again for sure"
Brazil
Ronaldo
The price is ₹5,330
₹6,130 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
CURIOCITY Kloof Street
A spacious cafe interior with a bar area, seating, and a display board.

9. 91 Loop - Hostel

91 Loop - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (171 reviews)
"staff was friendly"
United States
fabrice
The price is ₹3,433
₹3,948 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
91 Loop - Hostel
A wooden deck with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of buildings and mountains.

10. Urban Oasis ApartHotel

Urban Oasis ApartHotel
3.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (24 reviews)
"Good location, staff was very helpful. I would recommend a stay here."
United States
Michael
The price is ₹7,576
₹8,713 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Urban Oasis ApartHotel
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Top Scarborough Hotel Reviews

A person sitting on a bed with white bedding and orange pillows, in a room with a grey wall and a painting of a giraffe.
never at home Kloof Street

never at home Kloof Street

never at home Kloof Street
Cape Town City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Ideal location Helpful staff
United Kingdom
Gareth
Reviewed March 2, 2025
never at home Kloof Street

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