Hostel The Backpack, Cape Town
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“This Fair Trade in Tourism–accredited operation offers affordable style, a buzzing vibe and fantastic staff. Its dorms may not be Cape Town’s cheapest but they’re among its best, while the private rooms and self-catering apartments are charmingly decorated.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Nice breakfast
- Top location
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Located on 74 New Church Street, the Backpack Hostel offers visitors in the city of Cape Town the very best of accommodation options in the best location and within stylish and elegant rooms. The hostel is the proud recipient of several hospitality awards and a Fair Trade accredited backpacker; both indications of the quality services offered by the hostel to its guests.
The hostel is an investor in people; helping them derive maximum satisfaction is the goal while keeping them comfortable throughout their stay in a friendly environment is how the hostel sets out on its goal. The hostel is perfectly located to some of the most famous attractions in the city of Cape Town; the fascinating V&A Waterfront is just a 5-minute walk away from the hostel while the popular Table Mountain is also located within a 5-minute walk distance of the hostel.
The hostel offers the very best in hospitality facilities, services, and amenities. Features such as free Wi-Fi, full air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV can be found in the hostel rooms. The hostel offers a wide range of room options such as private en-suites and social dormitories.
The hostel offers a breakfast buffet containing well-served meals from dining options that include bread, croissants, and jams. The hostel bar stays open until late every night ensuring that guests who enter late can still have a good time before going to bed on their comfy bed.
The hostel also offers facilities such as an outdoor pool, a garden, and luggage storage.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
25 September 2024
Exceptional
I liked everything about them. Healthy breakfast
19 September 2024
Exceptional
Lovely place to stay, lovely staff
Only issue is that this is a cash free venue, this is a little annoying when you are traveling as a tourist
19 September 2024
Good Experiance
Value for money
18 September 2024
Fabulous
Very clean and so nice staff
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17 September 2024
Find peace behind the stormy winds.
The breakfast was very nice, This place is amazing.Clean and beautiful.Very peaceful.By God's grace I
will come again.Staff is friendly .
None
17 September 2024
Fabulous
Good
The area is a bit dangerous and care needs to be taken in walking on the street.
17 September 2024
Exceptional
The location is close to the city center
A bit noisy but okay
15 September 2024
Pleasant
I lost my earphone on my own bed and they could not find it for me
12 September 2024
If my children is comfortable than im happy
My ròom had thee most beautiful view
I like the privacy.
The bed was comfortable
I enjoyed the shower.
12 September 2024
Exceptional
The rooms looked amazing
Bathrooms were often occupied
9 September 2024
Exceptional
Welcoming,friendly stuff
Everything was on point
9 September 2024
Amazing 🤩 stay
Everything was so nice , but only early morning 🌅 the play lound music .
Play lound music 🎶 early morning at the bar
27 August 2024
Very good
Everything was good
They need to double check the rooms before the guests check-in if they are cleaned properly. When we arrived there were lot of ants in the room, on floor and inside the covers.
25 August 2024
Fabulous
The stay is located close to the city center and the waterfront. Breakfast is simple and good the window in the roof was great to watch the night sky.
It was quite difficult to walk around in the attic with head constantly bunpimg into the roof
25 August 2024
Fabulous
The staff were really great, the place was clean, the breakfast, and the great location. I have been here twice this year for stays of about 3 weeks, and the service has been great every day.
Some guests don't follow the quiet time rules, which can be disturbing.
23 August 2024
Exceptional
We stayed in one of the private rooms. Everything was very clean and comfortable and the common areas were very good as well. They always plan activities for everyone at night and they have a WhatsApp group which is great, especially if you’re traveling alone, to find people to do stuff around. Great hostel 😉
Nothing
21 August 2024
Perfect welcome in SA
Fast check in, great location, super comfy beds and amazing staff, they went above and beyond to help us and make us comfortable. Breakfast was delicious too.
17 August 2024
Value for money
Stayed in a double room. Stayed for a week. Was a comfy stay, good location, good breakfast and they have adaptors for the plugs. Loved sitting outside doing work and seeing table mountain in the background.
Nothing
15 August 2024
Exceptional
Good vibe all around.
Winters cold
10 August 2024
Exceptional
All good services, staff, and location.
10 August 2024
Fabulous
Felt like home with a vibe😀.
Staff was great!
7 August 2024
Exceptional
Everything
Not applicable
7 August 2024
Overall, a pleasant stay with attentive service, despite a minor issue that was promptly addressed.
I came here with my friend 3 times because it’s the best price I can find in this area, and it’s in a great location nearby. The atmosphere is nice, and the staff is friendly with great service. There’s a great selection for breakfast.
There’s nothing to dislike about this place, except for one issue: there was an army of ants all over underneath the nightstand. The staff promptly moved us to a different room, which was a great sign that they take such situations seriously. We very much appreciated their hospitality and service.
4 August 2024
Best hostel in Capetown
The people there are so friendly and helpful. Thank you Bianca for making me feel at home!❤️
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Activities
- - Tennis court (additional charge)
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Fishing (additional charge)
- - Windsurfing (additional charge)
- - Canoeing (additional charge)
- - Hiking
- - Cycling
- - Bowling (additional charge)
- - Diving (additional charge)
- - Horse riding (additional charge)
- - Snorkelling (additional charge)
- - Yoga classes
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Movie nights
- - Walking tours
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Airport shuttle (free)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage (additional charge)
- - Concierge service
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Kitchen
- - Shared kitchen
Cleaning services
- - Daily housekeeping
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Security alarm
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
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Exceptional