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
The shuttle between the airport and city centre runs daily between 04h20 and 21h50, departs every 20 minutes and costs R53 per person. The airport is approximately 20 i 30 minutes drive from the hostel. A taxi from the bus station to Zebra Crossing will take 5 minutes and costs around R40. Alternately we can arrange for a private shuttle to meet your flight and drop you at the hostel for R180 plus R40 per additional person. We recommend that you use this service after hours. A metered taxi from the airport costs around R250.
If in doubt please 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
Breakfast Included, Restaurant, Airport Pick Up, Linen Included, Credit Cards Accepted, Bar, Towels, Luggage Storage, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Bureau de Change, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Breakfast Not Included, 24 Hour Check In
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