Hostel The Backpack, Cape Town

Love this place - stayed here many times in the past before its rebrand and its done well maintaining the vibe that made it popular in the first place. Very social, without being an overbearing party hostel. Great place to meet people, chill bar, very close to all the good things in Town. Fully recommend.

Traffic noise from some of the dorms is a bit unbearable at times.

The stuff, people I shared room with very friendly. What you see in the picture is what you get. It’s clean!!! Enough bathrooms

The check out time it’s too early but it’s okay.

Very easy going and helpful staff Clean dormitories comfortable beds

People snoring

One of the nicest hostels I’ve ever stayed in! Everything was clean, the rooms were comfortable and the staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast has everything you need and the location is perfect to get around Capetown. Will definitely come again :)

Friendly

Some of the people my room was very rude

Casual atmosphere and welcoming staff

There was a surly guy at the front office that I interacted with a couple of times. On the day I finished my start it was early morning and the guy just said ‘key’. No that’s for staying et al

Breakfast, location

Other travel girls that feel entitled.

Very cool Vibe in the middle of the city and there is a view on the Table montain. People were fun. I wished I had planned more time there.

+friendly staff +i like hostel’s dog Bruno +great breakfast (extra fee for coffee) +perfect location next to Bookap colorful houses +very comfortable bed +rented hairdryers from the reception

-there were 3 spiders on our 1st day -we didn’t have hot water to take shower in the evening after 22:30, so we started to take shower around 20:00h -no shampoo or conditioner -room smelled like a mold -there is hole in the wall in bathroom next to the door in Bulungula room

Loved staying there, very comfortable and accessible. The staff is helpful and the patio at the back is perfect for evening booking reading. Limited but good breakfast

They could change the breakfast options on some days.

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The staff were exceptional and friendly. The location is superb, close to Table Mountain, walking distance to the Bo Kaap, lot of fantastic eateries and pubs around the area. I would definitely stay again but in a dormitory with bathroom inside.

The outside view surrounding table mountain and standing into Bookap street. Inner room cleannesses, ambiance, toiletries all are top notch Staffs are friendly Breakfast was great

A bit crowded and party freak and not soundproof especially the room close to common place and outdoor activities

My group of friends really enjoyed most of the stay. The staff were super helpful, really kind and professional. Love the staff!

My friends felt a little insulted on how the owner approached us when we came in with our gift boxes. The owner assumed it was for a party or event but it was only gift boxes. Other than that it was really nice.

Beds are super comfortable, good location and breakfast was nice too.

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Good location - near restaurants/bars, close to table mountain and lions head Great view of table mountain Breakfast was nice Plenty of areas to chill out or work remotely if need be Staff are helpful

Double room was a bit small, but fine for what we needed Room smelt a bit damp and couldn’t lock from the inside

Very clean staff very friendly Receptionist kitchen bar cleaners are very good

Staff were exceptional. We had an issue with our original room and they handled it quickly and efficiently. Our second room was very comfortable, and great for our group.

I liked the breakfast as well as the staff and the karaoke

Our home when in Cape Town‼️

Spacious, clean room

Breakfast time

Staff great. Breakfast good. Generally a great vibe and a convenient location.

No pool

Wonderful and good to see they support multiple good causes. From #WASH to youth development. Easy atmosphere.

I liked everything about the property. The place was entertaining, meet with other foreign nationals, nice communicative staffs. Location and views were amazing. There is this one staff outstanding , l like her so much. Don’t know her name. African woman.she knows how to communicate very well, even if she doesn’t understand ur language, she will find her way . The breakfast super. Everything u need is right on the table. The kitchen was organized,the pool was so clean , i was like wow,I would love to come stay there again. Villa viva .

What i did like was : 1) I didn’t get the preferred room I got, it was available when i booked and paid. That was a 4 bedroom dorm , now i was given a 6 bedroom, that’s against the law and i can sue for the scam. If u want me to do that till me cos i have proff of everything.

The location is wonderful, it is within walking distance to great restaurants and bars, and the historic Labia Theatre. Excellent breakfast - fresh melon, grapes and pineapple. Bread with jam, nutella, butter, etc. Freshly delivered pain au chocolat from a local bakery, juice, a yogurt bar, cheese, tomato, and cucumber. The staff were super helpful throughout my stay. The property is large with lots of bathrooms, hangout spaces, and even a pool. The showers had good water pressure and got warm quickly. The rooms were modern and clean, and the kitchen and fridges had more than enough space for guests. Each bed came with a lamp, small shelf, and outlet. There is a cat and a dog who are super friendly.

There is no aircon in the rooms so when it’s hot you need to open the window and ask for a fan. Also, the doors are very heavy and when they slam it is quite loud. Make sure to bring your own padlock because the cubbies in the rooms don’t have a way of locking themselves.

- good location - very nice staff - excellent breakfast - very nice rooms - beautiful common area

Lovely bed and cosy, clean bedding. Great privacy afforded by curtains. Breakfast could be a bit monotonous if you stay for awhile eg suggest scrambled eggs sometimes if it was possible to keep them hot? And different pastries within same budget range. Fruit salad. Good variety of beverages. Lovely different breakaway areas meant you can gain a modicum of privacy or gathering in smaller groups. Brilliant kitchen for self catering. Safes and lockable cupboards offer peace of mind. Lovely old houses with wooden floors. Good social gathering opportunities.

All good.

Safe, nice rooms and friendly staff. Great breakfast. Loved the cat too.

Bedding Clean

Break fast accommodate everyone

I liked everything about them. Healthy breakfast

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

Value for money

Very clean and so nice staff

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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 .

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Good

The area is a bit dangerous and care needs to be taken in walking on the street.

The location is close to the city center

A bit noisy but okay

My ròom had thee most beautiful view I like the privacy.

The bed was comfortable I enjoyed the shower.

The rooms looked amazing

Bathrooms were often occupied

Welcoming,friendly stuff

Everything was on point

Everything was so nice , but only early morning 🌅 the play lound music .

Play lound music 🎶 early morning at the bar

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.

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

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.

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 😉

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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.

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.

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Good vibe all around.

Winters cold

All good services, staff, and location.

Felt like home with a vibe😀. Staff was great!

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