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Excellent hostel with everything you need (security lockers, ATM, internet, laudry, bar, resturant & Tour desk). Great place to meet people. Even the staff knew my name.

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by Meggs960 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

12

Don't stay in the girafferoom next to the TV-room. The door slams allways and keep you awake !!!

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by Gielen – posted on Aug 23, 2008

2

Excellent place to staz in cape town but it's a little bit out of the way.

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by philip2932 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

6

Very nice hostel, we stayed here for a few days in August. Nice and big rooms and a cosy bar. Would stay here again even though it is a little $$$

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by gemma3024 – posted on Aug 7, 2008

2

Great hostel, great beds, very clean and safe!

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by yvonne-w153 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

2

it was very well located and is more like a bed and breakfast than a hostel

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by abarnaraj465 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

1

great hostel - i was only there overnight on a layover, but the showers were hot, and the beds were clean. everyone was very friendly. a little cold in winter, so an extra blanket might help

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by Callis1468 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

2

Great hostel & friendly staff. Will definitely stay again.

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by elmarnagel4306 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

4

I had read in my guide that the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. Needless to say, I was quite disappointed to find this was not the case. One girl, a trainee was very friendly, but knew very little. The rest were a bit surly and seemed bored by there jobs. The doormen/security... more I had read in my guide that the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. Needless to say, I was quite disappointed to find this was not the case. One girl, a trainee was very friendly, but knew very little. The rest were a bit surly and seemed bored by there jobs. The doormen/security were friendlier than the travel desk and reception. I will say though, it was immaculately clean & had a great location. Not a great place for solo traveler's though.close

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by lyndsayhellekson2922 – posted on Jul 4, 2008

1

Couldn't fault it in any way. We loved the atmosphere, staff and location, and thought and hot water bottles for each resident was a lovely touch. Fabulous!

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by juleseleven4035 – posted on Jun 30, 2008

2

This was my first hostel experience and I enjoyed it very much. We stayed there about two weeks off and on. Used it as a home base and traveled around.

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by dhaskellfnp5327 – posted on Jun 9, 2008

1

This is one of the best hostels I've stayed in. The rooms are great and very clean. The staff are really helpful and knowledgable and having the travel centre there makes it so easy to organise tours, car hire, etc. Plus there's a great bar/restaurant with various things on during the week....

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by sarah4404 – posted on May 27, 2008

9

My stay in Cape Town wouldn't have been as incredible as it was without The Backpackers. Stay here, and you are truly at home!!! Also, hip boutiques, eateries, a day spa, and a movie theater in walking distance. Perfection!!!

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by diesel3338 – posted on May 27, 2008

2

Great place to stay, the staff is very friendly and helpful. Clean, comfortable and quite spacious, this is the place I would stay at again if coming back to Cape Town. There´s a reason it is rated so high, don´t miss out on it!

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by travelbum897 – posted on May 26, 2008

26

pay extra for an ensuite

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by mick-lindz – posted on May 23, 2008

10

Was a great place to stay in Capetown. One of my favourite hostels - very clean and lots of space!

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by Janeenhul – posted on May 17, 2008

2

Staff was knowledgable and very helpful, extremely friendly! My room was clean and had a safe next to the bed. The showers were a little moldy but nothing too gross by any means. Location was great right next to table mtn, and taxis always available, just a 2 min walk from Long Street. The food... more Staff was knowledgable and very helpful, extremely friendly! My room was clean and had a safe next to the bed. The showers were a little moldy but nothing too gross by any means. Location was great right next to table mtn, and taxis always available, just a 2 min walk from Long Street. The food and ambiance of the lounge/outside sitting area were great. Beer is served at the bar and a great place to meet all sorts of people. Overall, I plan on staying at the Backpack again, asap :)close

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by fritch9792 – posted on May 16, 2008

1

Awesome hostel, one of the best I've stayed in, Very helpful staff and great travel centre to set up tours and anything you want to do in Sth Africa. Fantastic location and views of Table Mountain! Kenny Melb Aus

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by Kennyoli – posted on May 14, 2008

1

Offers all you could want in a hostel and great location.

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by lucymo3636 – posted on May 5, 2008

2

Very nice place with a pool, bar and in waking distance to downtown.

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by heikowic – posted on Apr 30, 2008

4

When you stay at the Backpack you become part of the family, very friendly staff that helped me with all of my needs - car rentals - even last minute, shark diving, B&B booking, security advice etc. Thanks especially to Prudence! Only thing missing was some cleaning in my room...

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by theasorensen889 – posted on Apr 6, 2008

1

This place was everything I wanted, and more. The staff were fantastic, as is the Africa Travel Centre - which can sort out anything you need. I only had 4 nights there, but could happily spend 4 months. A fantastic hostel, in a fantastic city, and both shall be visited again!

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by petewflynn6961 – posted on Apr 4, 2008

1

stayed in hostels before while in oz and i did my homework before booking.this hostel was everything i d hope it would be and more.what a veiw of the table every morning .staff where plentifull and clued up.great cafe.anybody fancy a great holiday check out cape town and all it has to offer.like... more stayed in hostels before while in oz and i did my homework before booking.this hostel was everything i d hope it would be and more.what a veiw of the table every morning .staff where plentifull and clued up.great cafe.anybody fancy a great holiday check out cape town and all it has to offer.like oz great beaches but a word of warning sea is baltic that includes indian ocean as well.fab wildlife.cheers gav and lisaclose

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by lisaerutherford619 – posted on Mar 28, 2008

1

The Hostel is extrmely friendly and helpful. They are personal and make you feel very welcome. The facilities are excellent. It is by far the best Hostel in Town.

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by lmadigasekera9195 – posted on Mar 26, 2008

1

nice hostel .. Breakfast is not including. you can find cheaper hostel around...

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by hilmiefend1376 – posted on Mar 21, 2008

4

nice

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by fornoff8450 – posted on Mar 20, 2008

1

Great hostel which attracts lots of fun people. They are great at suggesting things to do and providing activities at the hostel (like drumming circles or bbq dinners). My only suggestion would be that they improve the booking system for their beds. Quite a few people got moved to other... more Great hostel which attracts lots of fun people. They are great at suggesting things to do and providing activities at the hostel (like drumming circles or bbq dinners). My only suggestion would be that they improve the booking system for their beds. Quite a few people got moved to other rooms at various times, seemingly quite needlessly.close

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by chris3771 – posted on Mar 14, 2008

1

Awesome Atmosphere and very clean. The only let down was that the room we stayed in (the whale) was EXTREMELY hot. also being, right by the pool we were kept awake most nights by people coming to swim during the early hours of the morning.

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by micbaillie8894 – posted on Mar 11, 2008

1

great enjoyable place will be booking again when return

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by jarzajp2473 – posted on Mar 10, 2008

2

The centre is a bit of a maze. Some well placed maps of the layout showing where the various rooms and dorms are would be incredibly useful. Its quite easy to get lost / wander around in circles for a bit (especially when you first arrive).

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by ravsterd5245 – posted on Feb 29, 2008

2

The directions on the website could be a little clearer - in particular the map. A link to Google Maps with the exact location would be ideal.

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by ravsterd5245 – posted on Feb 24, 2008

2

I had an amazing time there. The staff is really caring! Defintly will be there again when I come back to Cape Town...

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by marc-mohn9530 – posted on Feb 22, 2008

1

Be aware that if you book a longer tour you have to pay a fee each person to the hostel. We didnt know until we saw it on the reseept. And the communication to the tourcompany wasnt good. They didnt know what we payed extra to have a doubleroom and some other details.

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by katjab – posted on Feb 19, 2008

1

Truly one of the best hostels I ever stayed in. I stayed at many hostels on all continents and this is my favorite hostel in my favorite city!

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by tiborpoelmann – posted on Feb 4, 2008

26

Really enjoyed my stay in Cape Town and the hostel is really nice inside. They also have a nice pool, great view of Table Mountain and the bar/restaurant has great food and selection of drinks. The only issue was that they kept moving members of my group from one room to another which seemed... more Really enjoyed my stay in Cape Town and the hostel is really nice inside. They also have a nice pool, great view of Table Mountain and the bar/restaurant has great food and selection of drinks. The only issue was that they kept moving members of my group from one room to another which seemed unnecessary and one evening I came back to find I had been moved to another room without being informed and my things had been packed up and locked away in reception, which was closed! Apart from that, highly recommended!close

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by mallika863411 – posted on Feb 2, 2008

1

This hostel was excellent, except for the last night when we saw some large cockroaches that had crawled into the room under the skirting boards! If they can get rid of these it would have been perfect.

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by daniellepolichovski9690 – posted on Feb 1, 2008

1

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Backpack. There was a great atmosphere within the hostel and there were a mixture of guests which made it very interesting. The staff were very friendly and remebered everyone's name which added a nice touch. The trips were well organised and the facilities... more We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Backpack. There was a great atmosphere within the hostel and there were a mixture of guests which made it very interesting. The staff were very friendly and remebered everyone's name which added a nice touch. The trips were well organised and the facilities were great, including the food. The bbq and pool night were particularly good evenings. I would definitley recommend this hostel to a friend and would love to go back to stay there. Thank you all at the Backpack!close

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by nicolajaynemiller8384 – posted on Jan 28, 2008

1

I can not fault this hostel, infact it was probably the best hostel ive stayed in. Close to town, close to Table Mountain and they offer fantastic tours. The bar is a brilliant place to hang out, lots of fun and so easy to meet new friends or if you want to be left alone to read just pick a quiet... more I can not fault this hostel, infact it was probably the best hostel ive stayed in. Close to town, close to Table Mountain and they offer fantastic tours. The bar is a brilliant place to hang out, lots of fun and so easy to meet new friends or if you want to be left alone to read just pick a quiet corner and you wont be disturbed. Cant recommend this place highly enough.close

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by briandalziel4750 – posted on Jan 25, 2008

7

Lovely, well located hostel with good facilities and very friendly staff.

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by patrickplaice4555 – posted on Jan 23, 2008

1

This was my second visit. It was as good as the first. i'll be back!!

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by keamcc – posted on Jan 13, 2008

1