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Cape Town Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with bar/lounge, near Long Street

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Staircase
Terrace/patio
Located in Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town Backpackers offers a vibrant atmosphere with a coffee shop, dry cleaning services, and a bar to unwind. Connect to WiFi in the comfort of your room or explore Long Street's surroundings with tour assistance and luggage storage.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (4)

  • Separate sitting area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Room options

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Triple Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, free WiFi

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite | In-room safe, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite | In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory (6 beds) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (6 beds)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory (7 beds) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (7 beds)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 7 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory (10 beds) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (10 beds)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite | In-room safe, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
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$31 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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About the neighborhood

Map
81 New Church Street, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 4 min walk
  • Long Street - 7 min walk
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 20 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 24 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Kloof Street House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Power and the Glory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Egghead Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Conscious Kitchen - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Cape Town Backpackers

When you stay at Cape Town Backpackers, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Cape Town Stadium and Cape Town Cruise Terminal are just a 5-minute drive away.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Hebrew

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Room amenities

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Breakfast costs approximately ZAR 25 to 60 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 250.00 per person (one-way)

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Cape Town Backpackers Hostel
Cape Town Backpackers
Cape Town Backpackers South Africa
Cape Town Backpackers Cape Town
Cape Town Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Cape Town Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Cape Town Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Cape Town Backpackers?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 250.00 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cape Town Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Cape Town Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Cape Town Backpackers like?

Cape Town Backpackers is in Cape Town City Centre, a short 7-minute walk from Long Street and 4 minutes' walk from Kloof Street.

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Cape Town Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

DOES NOT EXIST
The hostel no longer exists and we were left without a place to stay.
James, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Maxwell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Maxwell, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

What you get is not what is advertised. It was damp and you could smell the toilets in the rooms I walked out of the establishment and booked myself into the Holiday Inn Express for the night.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

テーブルマウンテン近くのホスピタリティ溢れる宿
ドミトリー選びましたが、ベッドの横に名前を書いてくれてあり、寝る所に迷わない。金庫が人数分あり安心。受付で無料で結構いい地図を配布してくれる。従業員は親切に相談に乗ってくれる。
アフリカ駐在員, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cape Town Backpackers
We loved the location and staff very nice. My complaint would be that the 10 pm quiet time is not ENFORCED. ON WEEKENDS it is very loud into the wee hours of the morning.
Carol, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Buena ubicacion
Excelente ubicacion, muy cordial staff, pero muy mala higiene de los baños y mantencion una lastima
JENIFFER, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Great find in great spot!
Would definitely stay again in Cape Town. Best part is friendly staff at desk who were always more than happy to help us with any questions and concerns we had. They helped us book tours and we shared some great conversations together as well.
Danny, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Nice place
Very well situated in Cape Town. Near all restaurants and bars. The staff is welcoming. We had booked in a dormitory but they gave us a room with nobody else. Highly recomend this backpacker to whoever wants to travel at low cost. Sure we Will stay at this place again if we come back to CT.
sabrina, 4-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Cómodo, en el centro
No tiene estacionamiento privado
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Very enjoyable.
Had a great stay at this place could not complain. Will stay again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

hotel accueillant
meme avec une arrivée tardive apres minuit pour un groupe de 6 personnes, nous avons eu un bon accueil, les chambres sont très bien et calmes , il fait juste un peu chaud, le petit déjeuner sympa et bon un très bon rapport qualité/prix
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Best location and friendly hostel!
We arrived on a Saturday and stayed a whole week. We had our own room (for three) and a bathroom included. The room was small and our bathroom was missing a towel rack, but overall we had a great time at this hostel! Our favorite staff member was Donniel, she was so friendly and caring and made sure that we had the best time. We ate delicious breakfast, the wifi was OK, not always the best, and the atmosphere of the hostel was lovely. We loved the location because we could get a delicious bite to eat just around the corner. We would recommend taking an uber instead of a taxi- much cheaper! The tours we booked through the hostel were wonderful and it was generally very quiet for having so many people staying there. Will stay there again when I return!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Cerca del centro
Muy bien ubicado y se encuentra aparcamiento alrededor con facilidad. Lo peor los baños poco indicados y muy dispersos y el ruido de otras habitaciones.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Nice staff and clean
Nice hostel with good common areas, and bar Amazing helpful and friendly staff. In a good location in the middle of Cape Town. Things I didn't like about the hostel were: not many plug ins in the room, only place in south Africa with a surcharge to use mastercard or visa, not many showers, or bathrooms. Ad says parking available, but street parking isn't safe and underground parking is expensive. Finally the music from the bar really resonates in the dorm room, which is directly under it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hostel in great location
Outstanding place run by very friendly & professional staff, nothing too much trouble. Highly recommend. Not a party hostel but very sociable which was good
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This is where you want to be!
I've been traveling for three months straight and kind of got tired of writing these reviews, but I thought I'd go out of my way to review this place because my experience was great. The place has a cool layout and the bar reminded me of a comfortable neighborhood bar. Great people both staying here and working here. Very helpful staff that really made my short stay very enjoyable. Next time I'm in Cape Town, this is where I'm staying!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Potential is there.
Decent economy accommodation with friendly staff. Unfortunately we had a problem with noise, regardless of all the 'quiet please' notices.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

praktisch, da mitten in der city
praktisch, da mitten in der city, hilfsbereit und praktisch, nette Menschen, einfaches gutes Frühstück.