The Backpack
The Backpack
Cape Town
South Africa
Cape Town
South Africa
Backpacker Hostel
The Backpack is South Africa’s original backpacker established in 1990. We are an award winning, Fair Trade hostel that invests in people and communities, giving meaningful and relaxed, travel experiences.
We empower our employees with life changing skills, they become stakeholders in our business and actively play a bigger role in rolling out our vision and are accountable in keeping the values alive that are the trademark of our business, as well as taking part in our community projects.
The Backpack accommodates 100 people in 15 room types which are all individually styled. We have all the facilities you can expect from an urban hip hostel. We offer free continental breakfasts & Fibre Optic WiFi throughout the hostel.
We offer our guests excellent service and support through a wide range of tour operators; offering our guests the opportunity to practice responsible tourism in Cape Town and South Africa.
Making a difference is the way we work , the way we live and the way we are.
We empower our employees with life changing skills, they become stakeholders in our business and actively play a bigger role in rolling out our vision and are accountable in keeping the values alive that are the trademark of our business, as well as taking part in our community projects.
The Backpack accommodates 100 people in 15 room types which are all individually styled. We have all the facilities you can expect from an urban hip hostel. We offer free continental breakfasts & Fibre Optic WiFi throughout the hostel.
We offer our guests excellent service and support through a wide range of tour operators; offering our guests the opportunity to practice responsible tourism in Cape Town and South Africa.
Making a difference is the way we work , the way we live and the way we are.
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| Max Dorm Guests | |
| Number Dorm Rooms | |
| Max Private Guests | |
| Number Private Rooms | |
| Number Rooms Listed Above That Are Flexible | |
| Available Dorm Types | |
Female Only Dorm
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Mixed Gender Dorm
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Mixed Gender Ensuite
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Private Room
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Private Ensuite
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| Other Hostel Details | |
| Wheelchair Accessible | |
| Other Accessibility Devices | |
Hostel Name: The Backpack
74 New Church St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
| Amenity | Free | Paid |
| COMFORT & SERVICES | ||
| Air Conditioning | ||
| Airport Pickup | ||
| Car Parking Available | ||
| Ceiling Fans | ||
| Common Room | ||
| Housekeeping | ||
| Linens | ||
| Reading Lights | ||
| PERSONAL CARE | ||
| Towels | ||
| Clothes Dryer | ||
| Drying Room | ||
| Hairdryers | ||
| Hair Straigtener | ||
| Laundry Facilities | ||
| Service Laundry | ||
| Showers | ||
| Hot Water | ||
| Washing machine | ||
| FOOD & BEVERAGE | ||
| Bar | ||
| Cafe' | ||
| BBQ Area | ||
| Beer / Wine / Spirits | ||
| Breakfast | ||
| Meals Provided | ||
| Restaurant | ||
| Self Service Kitchen | ||
| Store | ||
| Tea/Coffee | ||
| Vending Machines | ||
| FUN & ACTIVITIES | ||
| Sun Deck | ||
| Bicycle Rental | ||
| Board games | ||
| Book Exchange | ||
| Cable TV | ||
| Game Room | ||
| Movie Library | ||
| Sports Gear/Equipment | ||
| Swimming Pool | ||
| Tours/Travel Desk | ||
| Video Games | ||
| SECURITY & STORAGE | ||
| 24 Hour Security Personnel | ||
| Bicycle Storage | ||
| Lockers | ||
| Luggage Storage | ||
| Safe Deposit Box | ||
| RFID Keys | ||
| COMMUNICATIONS & BUSINESS | ||
| Business Meeting Room | ||
| Guest Computers | ||
| Guest Telephone | ||
| Long Distance Calling | ||
| WiFi in Common Area | ||
| WiFi in Rooms |
| Policies | |
| Smoking Allowed? | Designated Outside Areas Only |
| Are Pets Allowed? | No |
| Dates & Times | |
| Months Hostel Open | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| 24 Hour Reception | Yes |
| Morning Check-In Opens | 24 Hour Reception |
| Morning Check-In Close | 24 Hour Reception |
| Afternoon / Evening Check-In Open | 24 Hour Reception |
| Afternoon / Evening Check-In Close | 24 Hour Reception |
| Curfew Time | |
| Cancellation Policy Hours In Advance | |
| Currency & Methods | |
| Currencies Accepted | EUR - Euro, GBP - Pound Sterling, USD - US Dollar, ZAR LSL - Rand Loti, ZAR NAD - Rand Namibia Dollar |
| Payment Methods | Cash, Mastercard, Visa |
| Discounts Available | yes |