Hostel The Backpack, Cape Town

Location was central, could reach my event quite easily; Breakfast was lovely. Appreciated the security features and safe feeling of the place. Highlight was meeting new people. Quiet time after 11pm was welcomed.

Busy and noisy street....

It was our second time at Villa Viva and Will go back again. Great breakfast and location.

Location is good, and staff friendly

Same breakfast for 5 days feel like we could have had something different maybe after two days. Bank beds was not the ideal hut they were comfortable though

Bathrooms were cleaned regularly, lots of great facilities (pool, chill out area, books, meal area with a good vibe, staff were friendly, felt secure and safe, good vibe generally, great location close to Kloof street & cafes , mountain view, really good value.

Occasionally people loud outside. People smoking weed or cigarettes in their room which came into my room / roommates who smelt strongly of weed. breakfast was so so.

The best thing was breakfast. Breakfast quality is amazing! bread, fruits, yogurt, eggs, etc. For the price of this hostel, I think it is very generous. The location of the hostel is also good, although a bit far from Wharf, there are many shops and restaurants around there (kloof street). As a solo traveler, I felt safe to walk around in kloof street. The table mountain view from the hostel is great.

The facility is a bit old - there is no soundproof at all. You hear everything from the corridor, even in your room. There are too many rooms and too crowded. Bathroom was not always clean. There is no amenity other than liquid soap.

The staff was really nice and great. Always willing to help at anytime and any request. The layout is comfortable. And very social hostel..

The common area or patio besides the bar by night is a bit dark and cold. Could be improved.

Everything is perfect

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Great location, very clean and spacious, loads of areas suitable for working on a laptop, friendly staff, generous breakfast and incredible bbq nights on fridays

Wonderful location with amazing views of Table Mountain and convenient access to amenities. The breakfast was spectacular - very generous offering of fresh fruit, pastries, yogurt, cereals, eggs and more! Great common spaces to meet other travelers or simply relax with a good book. Also love that its profits support local clean drinking water projects!

Staff courtesy was excellent

The bathrooms need frequent cleaning, less attention was given to ensure that they clean throughout the day

I enjoyed the morning view 😊 seeing the table mountain The buffet breakfast 🫰 The staff was too friendly

The fact the rooms didn't have TV you had to go to lounge to watch it No headboards

The hospitality and professional services by the staff. Always willing to help and provide guidance in how to use the facilities.

Staff very friendly and everything is clean.

The outdoor space is beautiful and nicely maintained. View from the Swimming pool side is just stunning. Rooms are bit small but comfortable and clean. Shared bathroom were also neatly maintained. Morning breakfast was yummy. I would like to recommend it 😍

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The beds are so comfortable, the staff is welcoming and friendly, breakfast so delicious 😆

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The bar staff, the location and the atmosphere of meeting new people and engaging with them in activities. There’s always something new to do and the hostel is a great way to get to know people

There were some construction happening which was a bit loud and annoying but other than that all good

Ive travelled to numerous hostels and hotels trough the last few years. But I rarely came across a place , that friendly, polite, helpful, clean. As this. The breakfast is very well balanced, the stuff is amazing. Even for solo travellers amazing to socialise. This be the only place in capetown I would stay. Its near shops and restaurants a nice walk to many tourist destinations. Super safe. I cant recommend it enough. Thank you guys for making a amazinf stay even nicer.

There is nothing I did not like.

Good breakfast

The hostel is beautiful, nice communal kitchen with a lot of storagespace. The communal areas are so comfy, we felt right at home. The garden is a superplus!

Our room was very cold due to its place in the hostel. The location was fine, but a bit dar from waterfront etc. However, table- and lionsmountain were close!

The view of Table Mountain by the pool

No TV in the room

The Breakfast, oh my goodness 😋😋😋😋😋

Sharing a bathroom, no TV in the rooms but it was fine because you fall asleep sooner.

plants with Beautiful garden

Sharing bathroom, no tv no Fridge

Affordable backpaker type of travel. The braai evening with karaoke was good, it was lots of fun.

Breakfast is limited there was no hot selection.

Great vibe and setting and a view of Table Mountain. Lovely breakfast.

Check in process could be better and some dry vomit in the hand basin after the friends visited the Braai party but I’m sure it’s a one off.

Nice atmosphere with a lot of friendly guests and lovely staff.

The matrass was old and saggy.

Great location.

To bad we had to pay for coffee at breakfast.

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Staff, Breakfast, Location, Community Kitchen

Closed Room with no window with a view outside. Not enough clothes hanging knobs in bathroom. No Shampoo or Conditioner or Body Lotion is provided. No food service even as a quick emergency basic stuff.

Most the view and the decor

The outside bathrooms

Beautiful view of Table Mountain from my room. Excellent breakfast. Central location close to restaurants and shops. Wonderful atmosphere.

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I liked the location of the place ,it's central and close to everything

There was no TV in room and tha bathroom was outside

Great breakfast, great rooms, great staff. This hostel should be the model for others to try to follow. I can't wait to come back when I fly out of Cape Town.

Perfect hostel!

Their "trusted driver Mo" airport pickup didn't work. We had to take an Uber then.

I love the receptionist that answer the night as she was too helpful and everything.

The morning the receptionist was rude when asking for directions. Big black lady but young (just a description not used to attack her)

It very clean and full of friendly people place, privacy within dom rooms It very well organised place and breakfast really is some else👌🏾fresh, healthy and good energy around their stuff anywhere around the property

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Fun, friendly, and comfortable. Everyone was very helpful, the breakfast was nice and the night we came in they were having a braai (byo meat/veggies and they'd grill it for you). You can see table mountain and lion's head from the courtyard of the hostel!

Really nice place, great location and price. Breakfast was nice and included in the price, but was a bit bland.

Top location, safe parking, nice breakfast and amazing views from the clean loft!

It was super clean

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Clean, spacious, comfy, and welcoming hosts. Great value for money and pretty good location.

Cleanest and neatest kitchen I have ever seen at a backpackers. The free breakfast is very adequate. Great that you can also order a cappucino on top of normal tea/coffee. There is ample comfotable communal space, including in the garden. I was in a private ensuite room which was ideal next to the kitchen, and with an outdoor area with table and chairs and view on Table Mountain from there. The room and I think all the dorms except perhaps one or two are removed from noise from the bar. Over two nights the bar never got out of hand or late. Situated on the edge of the Bo-Kaap. I walked there and to the city centre in complete safety.

Truly no complaints, and I have seen many backpackers over the years!

The hospitality was great, the breakfast was clean and appetising , the breakfast layout and stuff members know their work

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It was good.

The floorings, if someone is walking you could here foot steps and that disturbs your sleep

Everything was great. Amazing staff, good vibes, clean, good location, nice breakfast…

Everything was great , enjoyed my stay. Clean , friendly staff, great location. Friendly and kind Guests also. Great Room mates.

Nothing. Everything was great.

The whole stay in itself was decent, no major complaints really. for a 1 night stay, will do it again. For a quick business trip, I would recommend this place, great value for money.

The fact that you pay 2k extra for like 5 minutes of heater usage? not cool Also there was no shower gel.