The Backpack, Cape Town, South Africa
Budget Accommodation Africa South Africa Cape Town Hostels The Backpack
Our stay was splendid. The crew was very helpful and friendly, the rooms were very clean and there was a lot of space and our beds were made every morning. The breakfast was very good, try the breakfast in a bowl for sure!
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Facilities
- 24 hour reception
- ATM
- Adaptors
- Airport Transfers
- BBQ
- Bar
- Bicycle Hire
- Book Exchange
- Café
- Common Room
- Currency Exchange
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free WiFi
- Hairdryers
- Hot Showers
- Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- Kitchen
- Linen Included
- Lockers
- Luggage Storage
- Meals available
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Outdoor Terrace
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Safe Deposit Box (Front Desk)
- Swimming Pool
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Towels Included
- Vending Machines
Communications
- Card Phones
- Fax Service
- Postal Service
Entertainment
- Board Games
General
- 24 Hour Security
- Laundry Facilities
- Towels for Hire
In Room Facilities
- Ceiling Fan
- Reading Light
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
Laundry
- Washing Machine
Parking
- Free Parking
Sport & Leisure
- Cable TV
- Pool Table
About The Backpack
South Africa's original award-winning hostel and travel centre is simply the best place to stay.
We have all the facilities you can expect from a great hotel, such as stylishly decorated Afro-chic rooms offering superior comfort and quality with shared or ensuite bathrooms, private electronic safes and in-house ATM.
Making a difference is more than just an initiative of The Backpack, it is the way we are, the way we work and the way we live! By staying with us, you will be making a difference to the lives of many children.
Free unlimited wi- fi in the cafe. swim in the pool with a stunning view of Table Mountain, or meet like-minded international travellers in our buzzy café/bar, serving delicious meals.
Long Street, gorgeous Clifton and Camps Bay beaches, Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront and the city centre are all just a stone's throw away.
Our hostel has been accredited by Fair Trade in Tourism, a trade mark awarded to businesses that adhere to fair trade criteria, fair wages and working conditions, fair operations, purchasing and distribution of benefits, ethical business practices and respect for human rights, culture and the environment.
A meet-and-greet airport shuttle service is available at an additional cost.
Guest are welcome to use our fully equipped self-catering kitchen and we have satellite sports channels on TV.
We sponsor a sports program in a community riddled with drugs and gangs. Join us for a day to see what we are up to. Bring your old soccer boots with you.
We offer internships to hotel and tourism students.
We keep a basket of wool in our café and lounge. Knit a square or two while you are here—we’ll sew it up and with your help another orphaned baby will be warm. If you have some wool lying about your or your grandmother's house, bring it along!
There’s 24hr security and 24hr check-in.
Children are welcome in the private rooms as long as they can swim.
Our awards include:
Independent winner for Best Practice - Economic Impact - Imvelo Awards 2011
Independent winner for Best Single Resource Management Program in Waste Management - Imvelo Awards 2011
Winner of 2011 AA Quality Assured Accommodation Award - Backpackers Accommodation
Awarded Best Hostel in South Africa 2010, 2009 & 2008 by Hostelworld customers
Awarded 2nd place for Best Hostel in Africa 2010; and 3rd Best Hostel in Africa 2009 & 2008 by Hostelworld Customers
One of the World's Top 10 Coolest Hostels! Guardian August 2010
One of the Top 10 places to stay - Lonely Planet 2010
Winners of the Welcome Awards 2010 - South Africa's most prestigious award
‘Not too laid back, not too loud—guests love The Backpack and it's easy to see why. For years it has stayed ahead of the crowd by constantly adapting, yet always offering top notch accommodation for the price and wonderfully clued-up service from its desk.’ – Lonely Planet
'The most comfortable and best-run in town...one of the best backpacker travel centres around. Recommended.' – Footprints
Please read our Things to Note below before booking.
Important Information
Conditions
All major credit cards and major foreign currencies accepted.
We require a R50 key deposit for each person staying at the Backpack. On your departure you are asked to donate it to our community project.
Dormitory or shared rooms may only be reserved by international backpackers. South Africans are required to stay in private rooms.
Our Cape Town Studio is not situated at The Backpack; it's a few blocks away in Queen Victoria Street opposite the Planetarium. We require a minimum stay of three nights in the Studio.
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Location
74 New Church Street
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Other Options Nearby
- Zebra Crossing (0.1 kms)
- Cape Town Backpackers (0.2 kms)
- The Fritz Hotel (0.3 kms)
- One World Lodge (0.3 kms)
- Amber Tree Lodge Backpackers (0.3 kms)
Guest Reviews
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Our stay was splendid. The crew was very helpful and friendly, the rooms were very clean and there was a lot of space and our beds were made every morning. The breakfast was very good, try the breakfast in a bowl for sure!
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The hostel has good facilities and is in a convenient location for Long Street. There is a decent cafe bar on site if you don't want to cook. Staff are helpful and can book and advise on tours.
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I really enjoyed my stay at the backpacker and would recommend it to someone who is looking to experience cape town and meet other people on there travels. I was very impressed with the hostels location, atmosphere and the service I received.
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My first trip to Cape Town. I was very impressed with The Backpackers. The staff were friendly and especially helpful with travel advice about the city. The rooms were large and comfortable. The food was good and the weekly BBQ delicious, the dining room with a roaring fire in the evening a very pleasant place to have a drink. My only comment, as a none smoker, I think smoking should be banned in the alfresco dinning area, it is only a small area and as soon as there is one smoker out there it becomes unpleasant for diners. Perhaps smokers could be accommodated out near the pool.
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had a fab time!
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* The Customer Satisfaction score is based on a combination of ratings from Travellerspoint and external websites. The score of 91% for this property is based on ratings provided by 191 guests.
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