The BIG

Hostel

Location Great location — 6 attractions within walking distance

About

The BIG is a hostel in Cape Town. It sits close to Noon Gun and Cape Medical Museum, about 2.1 km from Cape Town Station, about 1.1 km from Three Anchor Bay beach. The area has 40 places to eat, 3 supermarkets and 1 public-transport stop within a short walk. The most comfortable time to visit Cape Town is generally January to March.

Location

What's nearby

Noon Gun0.6 km
Cape Medical Museum0.6 km
The Pink Village0.8 km
Two Oceans Aquarium0.8 km
Cape Quarter 'The Square'1.0 km
Bo-Kaap1.0 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 40 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets💊 1 pharmacy or clinic🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Cape Town Waterfront Heliport — 2.0 km
Nearest station: Cape Town Station — 2.1 km
Nearest beach: Three Anchor Bay beach — 1.1 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 12.9 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: ZAR
Power: Type M/N/C/D plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz