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Cape Town Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel with bar/lounge, near Cape Town Cruise Terminal

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Staircase

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
  • BBQ(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Room options

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory (6 beds)

Shared Dormitory (6 beds)

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory (7 beds)

Shared Dormitory (7 beds)

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory (10 beds)

Shared Dormitory (10 beds)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Long Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 23 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

Cape Town Backpackers puts you within a 10-minute drive of Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Table Mountain. 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, this hostel is within a short drive of Camps Bay Beach.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Hebrew

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 an 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 on-site 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 4-minute walk from Kloof Street and 5 minutes' walk from Bree Street.

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Maxwell, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Maxwell, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Travelocity guest review

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 with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very enjoyable.
Had a great stay at this place could not complain. Will stay again.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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!
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Buena ubicacion
Excelente ubicacion, muy cordial staff, pero muy mala higiene de los baños y mantencion una lastima
JENIFFER, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Cómodo, en el centro
No tiene estacionamiento privado
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

praktisch, da mitten in der city
praktisch, da mitten in der city, hilfsbereit und praktisch, nette Menschen, einfaches gutes Frühstück.
Verified Expedia guest review