Help out at a hostel in central Cape Town, South Africa.

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06/12/2019
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A hostel for adventurous and young at heart travellers, where you can tailor make your own experience. We believe that when travelling, the four most important elements of that “Once in a lifetime” experience include: Great Location, Comfort, Safety and Good value for money – and this is what we are proud to bring to you!

Our minimum workaway experience is 3 months! :)
Type of help
Other
Help in the house
Helping with Tourists
Language practice
Help
We are looking for help at welcoming guests, taking a walking tour of the area, taking free excursions and creating a great vibe.
Languages spoken
English, German, Afrikaans
Accommodation
Shared accommodation - 4-bed dorm.
What else ...
Minimum of 3 months stay - get to know our team and become part of the family! You will experience the best of Cape Town, and be encouraged to get out and explore every day. Improve your English by interacting actively with guests
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours

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Accuracy of profile:
(4.8)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(4.8)

03/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Johana) for host

I think a single feedback is so little to share and tell about my adventure here in cape town.
I met incredible human beings during my 3 months stay at this hostel. This place is/attracts good, for real. I feel blessed I got the chance to work with such incredible colleagues whose smiles were contagious... so much goodness in you guys.. thank you… read more

(Excellent )

22/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Valentine)

Valentine!

What a precious being! Valentine is excellent and always does what she is asked to do and more!

She has an amazing character and a very warm and welcoming personality! Valentine was a host on most of our free activities an always made sure that the guests had a phenomenal time! She is such a pleasant being to work with and always… read more

(Excellent )

22/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Valentine) for host

I spent 3 months here, A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE ! The team is lovely, the job is nice (to welcome guests and organize activities with them). I met people from all over the world, met friends, I improved my English and discovered Cape Town...This city has such a good vibe ! I didn't want to leave !!! Thank you Micheala for this Opportunity and thank… read more

(Excellent )

22/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Thiago)

Tiago, boy oh boy.

What a pleasant and excellent individual to work with. He is a kind, generous, helpful, open minded, extraordinary individual with excellent skills. Tiago's ability to freely interact with guests or anyone he encounters is absolutely phenomenal.

He is very generous and always willing to assist in anyway. He has an outstanding… read more

(Excellent )

10/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Thiago) for host

What a season, what an atmosphere... Nothing less than insanely cool! It has overcome all of my biggest expectations and surely was one of the most special times in my life thus far. I have chosen this hostel over two other ones and I’m delighted to know that my decision couldn’t have been any better.

I stayed for 6 lovely months and from the… read more

(Excellent )

14/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Guilherme) for host

Aweeee,
Soooo, It has been a while, I almost forgot to leave a feedback, but somehow I remember now hehehhe.

First of all, my greetings to all the staff and specially the housekeeping ladieeees hehehe.

I have only good things to say about my experience here at the hostel. It was a great experience, more than I could imagine actually.
I spent… read more

(Excellent )

10/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (BARRI) for host

I spent 3 months in here as a volunteer. I met a lot of people from all over the world. In the CEO's(volunteers) staff I met Brazilians (a lot !), Portugeses, Germans, ... And it was amazing. We shared an accomdation all together.

About the work it's a really cool job (welcoming the guests, show them the hostel and organizing activities to… read more

(Excellent )

12/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)

Lena was an extremely fun and loving person to be around. She always made sure that her duties were fulfilled as a CEO at our poshtel and never hesitated to ask when unsure. She definitely contributed to the vibe we as the ATEAM have to offer our guests and also contributed in making everyone feel welcome on their arrival. Lena was never shy to… read more

(Excellent )

12/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host

What to say.. Not that only Cape Town itself and especially the area where the hostel is located is truly amazing. This hostel has A VIBE! It's the perfect mirror of Cape Town's diversity and multiculturalism. The staff, the guests, the friends of the hostel - so many different people with different souls and different ideas of the world. The… read more

(Excellent )

22/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Matthew) for host

I had an amazing time volunteering here. Thank you to everyone at the hostel!

I stayed 1 month, the work is 5 hours a day and is easy to learn. The work environment was often relaxed and fun.

You run activities like hikes, bar crawls and beach trips with the guests, and have normal hostel/hotel responsibilities like working at the reception.… read more

(Excellent )

08/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sanne-Marijn) for host

What can I say really? This hostel is the place to be if you are looking for amazing people, amazing vibes, rich culture, like-minded travelers and friends for life (I genuinly think I met my lifelong friends in that staff house haha). The work is simply amazing and consisted mainly of guiding the guests around the city; beautiful sunset hikes to… read more

(Excellent )

28/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (katja) for host

Gee, what a story, what a movie :)

I promised myself I will search for the words and write the story down. Well - I haven't found them. Words. This kaleidoscope of fascinating extremes can’t be captured in to signs. Here goes the cliche: you can only live it yourself. But like many workawayers have said it before – beware.

This place just may… read more

(Excellent )

05/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sydney )

Sydney where to start? WHAT AN AMAZING HUMBLE AND FREE SPIRITED GENTLEMAN!! Sydney played his role within our team perfectly always ready to lend a helping hand with a big smile. Sydney is also a man of his words as he converted to be a vegetarian when he started to working with us and he has stuck with it up until now which was pretty impressive… read more

(Excellent )

13/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sydney ) for host

I stayed for a good 3 months. It was my very first workaway experience so I didn’t know what to expect when and before I got there. Kim and her staff especially Bjorn took me in and made it such an amazing experience. The vibe is crazy, never a dull moment. There is always an influx of great travellers from all over the world and everyday is an… read more

(Excellent )

01/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Caio Vitor) for host

OMG, my time in Cape Town its was perfect, when I was getting used to stay there I had to leave, but my time there it worth, I learn a lot things, the vibe in side of the hostel, out of the hostel it’s amazing and incredible, I loved everything, Yeah that’s right everything, I loved the people who works at the hostel at the reception, the other… read more

(Excellent )

26/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Etienne)

To have Ettienne to work with us in Cape Town was an absolute pleasure.
Ettienne is hardworking and overall a friendly helpful guy. He has a positive energy and he is fun to be around with. He ensured that all guest was looked well after even if he had to go the extra mile.
Ettienne is definitely someone you would want to have on your team. It… read more

(Excellent )

04/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Etienne) for host

Amazing experience and great vibe in this awesome hostel. Probably one of my best life experience. Thank you so much Bjorn and all the team to became my 2nd family in south Africa. Just exceptional 3 months in one of the best place I ever been.

(Excellent )

03/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Hillary) for host

I volunteered here earlier this year, and found it to be the most welcoming hostel I’ve ever worked with. The team is fantastic, and the location on Kloof is the best in Cape Town. The owner, Kim, is a brilliant, forward-thinking businesswoman with huge success in this industry. It was such a pleasure to work with her and the entire crew here! I… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Thalita) for host

Work in a hostel wasn't my first intention when I subscribed in workaway, but now I just can feel very grateful for all the things have been happening and for be open minded to live and learn in South Africa.
It's a good opportunity if we are looking for a vibrant, urban, young and cultural vibe... and go with space to see the nature and do hikes… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Louis) for host

Well..what can I say about my experience over there ... Since i'm a child i have always dreamed about visiting Cape Town. I didn't know why .. Since I worked with the A-team I literally understand why.
What a wonderful experience. My better one so far. Traveling and working abroad is not just about discovering new landscapes but also new people… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host

First, It was the best experience of my life!
I had always great time at the hostel, the staff is welcoming and all of them are good friends of mine now.
The work is not difficult and you have time to visit Cape Town and to do a lot of activities. Indeed, Cape Town is an amazing city!
Moreover thanks to this job I met a lot of people from all… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Laurine) for host

OK, I'm gonna try to make it short...
I spent the 3 most amazing months of my life there. Learnt so much about SA, people and myself.
It is the best hostel I've been to, the vibe is just crazy.
The staff is welcoming and funny, and then after a while it becomes part of your family.
The job is easy and cool which made me discover Cape Town… read more

(Excellent )

07/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Adrien) for host

Nice place, beautiful country. The guests and other volunteers are very friendly and the staff very helpful ! Perfect opportunity to discover Africa.

(Excellent )

19/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Marco) for host

(Excellent )

23/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sibongokuhle) for host

So I had planned to stay at the hostel for 3 months or longer. My stay was cut short but a series of events that happened. Some of my belongings were stolen. I left because nothing was really done about it and no compensation was given or even mentioned. With that being said, I loved working there. The vibe was great, the people I worked with were… read more

(Neutral )

14/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host

I woorked there for 2 months and this experience has been the best of my life!
The hostel and the people working there are amazing, I recommend it !!

(Excellent )

13/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Claudia ) for host

I really enjoyed my experience there, I met a lot of people and I improved my English. The hostel is a great place, very confortable and filled of friendly people. Furthermore, Cape Town is an amazing city and the hostel is very well located at the central area. If you are looking for a great experience in a fantastic city, I would reccomend this… read more

(Excellent )

01/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host

My experience here was just amazing ! Thanks to this job, I had the opportunity to meet lots of people (especially the super team ) and to discover the beautiful city of Cape Town. I'll definitely recommend this workaway and will come back ( as a workaway or as a guest ! ).

(Excellent )

20/03/2014

Left by Workawayer (Albert) for host

i had a great time at the Hostel
the work was fun and within a day i already felt very welcome.
Asanda, Valentina, Fernando, Jeaninne, Lisa, Kim, Viwe and Gerhard were great people to work with and if you know your way around with computers Ilia will be your best friend...
All in all it's a great place to be and I hope to be back ASAP

All the… read more

(Excellent )

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