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HOSTEL CAPE TOWN -THE BACKPACK

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Cape Town -The Backpack
74 New Church Street
Cape Town 8001
South Africa

Tel. +27 21 4235555
Fax. +27 21 4230065

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Hostel Details

87% Customer Rating

The Backpack hostel in Cape Town is South Africa's Original Backpacker and Travel Agency, which is Fair Trade accredited. Noted the best hostel to meet like-minded traveller's and to make your travel arrangements for Cape Town, South Africa and beyond. The hostel was also selected as Cape Town's best backpacker by Lonely Planet in 2005 and 2006! Graded as a 5 Star Backpacker by The South African Grading Council: 'offering superior comfort and quality with a high standard of furnishings and guest care' the Backpack hostel looks forward to welcoming you!

SPECIAL UNTIL END OF NOVEMBER 2009 - ALL OUR ROOMS HALF PRICE!!! (* Special Offer terms and conditions apply - minimum two nights booking)

The Backpack was voted BEST HOSTEL IN SOUTH AFRICA 2008 and Third Best in Africa. It has all the facilities you would expect from a great hotel, such as stylish en-suite Double and Twin Rooms, private safes and first class service plus those of a great hostel with 4 and 8 Bed Dormitories. Hostel guests have use of a communal kitchen & dining facilities plus will be able to enjoy the hostel's ‘Pool with a View’, which has lots of chill out spots to relax in.

Check out the hostel's buzzing bar and restaurant with weekly African BBQ and 'Drum Nights' and stay in touch with family and friends with the hostel's high speed internet café. The Backpack & Africa Travel Centre - A great place to meet like-minded international travelers! Please note that no children under 18 are allowed in the dorms.

Attractions

	Cultural centre nearby
	City centre location
	Historical sites nearby
	River/harbour/lake nearby
	Main attractions nearby
	Swimming pool at or near hostel
	Nightlife nearby
	Botanical gardens nearby
	Restaurants nearby
	Shopping centre/market nearby
	Hostel with a difference
	Beach at or near hostel
	Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Cape Town -The Backpack

Facilities

	Family rooms available
	Hostel open 24h
	TV room
	Self-catering kitchen
	Common room(s)
	Travel/Tour bureau
	Laundry facilities
	Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
	Internet access
	Credit card accepted
	Café/Bar
	Meals available
	Currency exchange at or near hostel
	Individual traveller welcome
	Luggage Store
	Non smoking room/area
	Basic store available at or near the hostel
	Garden
	Rates include local tax
	BBQ

Prices from

Bed price from:	115.00 ZAR
Single Room:	350.00 ZAR
Double/Twin Room:	225.00 ZAR
4 Bed Private Room:	150.00 ZAR
6+ Bed Private Room:	115.00 ZAR

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:					Total beds
Number of rooms:	2	4	1	1	22

Opening times

Opening times (over the year):

24 hours a day, 365 day per year. We are here all year round!

Directions

Location:	Situated on 74 New Church St, The Backpack is within 5 minutes walk of Long St and its party scene and the trendy Kloof St. On the way between the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain, you can't miss us!
Airport:	You can book a meet and greet service to pick you up from the airport on arrival.

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