Zebra Crossing

Clean, quiet and friendly, Zebra Crossing is situated at the foot of Table Mountain close to cafe's, cinemas, supermarkets and museums. Centrally located just up from trendy Kloof street, 5 minutes walk from vibrant Long street , 5 minutes by taxi from the Waterfront and Table Mountain Cableway and within easy reach of Cape Town's famous beaches.

Family friendly, we are generally considered to be one of the quieter hostels in Cape Town. Facilities include leafy garden and courtyards with barbeque, fully equipped kitchen, Cafe' with internet access and the Blue Skies Travel Center for all travel arrangements. Some of the rooms have good views of Table Mountain. We also provide comprehensive information, arrange airport shuttle, inexpensive car hire and tours.


Established in 1993 Zebra Crossing is featured in various travel guides including Rough Guide and South African Handbook. Footprints South Africa list us in their top ten and 'Let's Go Recommends'
Lonely Planet (2000 edition) say 'A good piano and a good atmosphere. It's one of our favourites'

Directions

Public transport is not very good in Cape Town thus the best way from the airport is with a shuttle bus either booked on arrival at the airport or preferably booked though us as we use one which gives us a better deal (R140 for one pax, 170 for 2 pax etc.) The airport is approximately 20 – 30 minutes drive from the hostel. A metered taxi from the airport costs around R200.

The train and bus station are situated adjacent one another in the city and again the only public transport is mini-bus taxis. Although they are cheap they are not particularly safe for someone who has just arrived and is carrying luggage so we recommend a metered taxi (obtainable at the bus and train station) which will cost around R30 and take around 5 minutes. A cheaper alternative is called a Rikki which is an open taxi which drops and collects others on the way and will cost around R15, they only operate during office hours (7am – 7pm on weekdays) and their telephone no. is 0861745547. Depending on how busy they are they can take a long time to arrive. We suggest potential guests contact us for directions.

By car, coming in on the N1 and N2, past the harbour to the traffic lights (says right to the Waterfront). Don't turn right but continue straight up Buitengracht street through 6 sets of traffic lights after which the road dips to the left and becomes New Church Street. We are 50 meteres along on the right, no. 82. Look for the Zebra Stripes on the wall and park next door.

Facilities

Restaurant, Internet Access, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Luggage Storage, Guest Kitchen, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Bureau de Change, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, 24 Hour Check In