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Address:
57 milton road, Observatory
, Cape town 7925, South africa
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Lonely Planet review
- Simon Richmond
- Lonely Planet author
Split between two houses, the Green Elephant is a deservedly popular alternative to the city-centre hostels, with a reassuringly hippy, bohemian air pervading the place. There's even a jacuzzi in the front garden.The green elephants of the name are everywhere - herds of them march around the bright orange outer walls, and a giant pair of pachyderm buttocks (green of course, and complete with tail) straddle the archway at the top of the stairs. The interior is pleasantly scruffy, with a small honesty bar, the obligatory pool table, a good-sized and well-equipped self-catering kitchen and adequate shower rooms. Upstairs, the TV room with its invitingly squishy chairs is supplemented by a long outside veranda perfect for a smoke or a late-night conversation. The big house can be a bit draughty in winter, so bring a jumper if you plan to visit between May and September. Across the road, the Green Ele's annexe has a set of brightly painted double and triple rooms with their own kitchen and a quieter vibe.
