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The Backpack - Cape Town, South Africa

Category: Hostel

Address: 74 New Church Street - Cape Town, South Africa

Starting from: 40.45 EUR
(average price per guest per night)

Eco friendly, Gay friendly

Description: South Africa's original award-winning hostel and travel centre is simply the best place to stay. With 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 en-suite 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.


Stay in touch in our internet cafe or use WiFi throughout the hostel; swim in the pool with a stunning view of Table Mountain, or meet like-minded international travellers in our buzzy Café / Bar.


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.



The 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)


WE OFFER:

FREE WiFi in our Cafe/Bar and Reception area and Wifi access in the rooms, we also have an Internet Cafe

Cafe/Bar - Breakfast is available until 3pm after which gourmet sandwiched are available at the cafe/bar which is open until midnight

ATM machine on site

Meet and greet airport shuttle service available at an additional cost

Fully equipped self-catering kitchen

24-hour check-in

24-hour security

Satellite Sports Channel TV

Mastercard and Visa credit cards are accepted as well as ZAR, US$, Euro and BP Sterling

No children are allowed in the dorms unless entire dorm is booked by family.

WARNING FOR THOSE WITH SMALL CHILDREN: WE HAVE AN UNFENCED POOL


OUR AWARDS:

Best Hostel in South Africa 2012

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 ******** customers

Awarded 2nd place for Best Hostel in Africa 2010; and 3rd Best Hostel in Africa 2009 & 2008 by ******** 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


VOLUNTEER PROJECTS

We sponsor a sports program in a community riddled with drugs and gangsterism. Join us for a day to see what we are up to. Bring your old soccer boots with you.


KNITTING

We keep a basket of wool in our café and lounge. Knit a square or two while you are here - we 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!!


WRITE-UPS

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

Check In

24 hours check-in

Check Out

before 10:00

Curfew

No curfew

Room Lockout

No lockout

Reception

from 07:00 to 21:00

Included Facilities and Services
Wi-Fi accessYES
BreakfastYES
LinenYES
Luggage storageWith extra cost
Security boxes / LockersYES
Laundry ServiceWith extra cost
Internet accessYES
HeatingYES
Pickups / Shuttle from stationWith extra cost
Pickups / Shuttle from airportWith extra cost
Infant bedYES
Child bed250.00 ZAR (per night, per room)
TowelsYES
Bike RentalWith extra cost
TV (common areas)YES
Cable/Satellite TV (common areas)YES
HairdryerYES
Fridge (common areas)YES
Phone (common areas)With extra cost
Available Amenities
KitchenYES
Parking lotYES
BarYES
Swimming poolYES
RestaurantYES
TerraceYES
GardenYES

Important To Know

No wheelchair access
Children accepted. Children can stay for free in parents' bed/s if younger than 4 years.Children are accepted if sharing with parents in a private room.
Children are not allowed in dorms.
Private rooms age restriction: no restrictions
Dorms age restriction: at least 18 years old
Smoking policy: All rooms and the common areas are NON smoking
Animals NOT accepted

Terms and conditions

The property accepts the following credit card brands for balance payments: Visa, Mastercard, Visa Electron, Debit Cards.
The full amount will be charged before the arrival otherwise the booking won't be guaranteed and the deposit will be lost. The charged amount is non-refundable.
The property reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Taxes included.
Other charges: There is a refundable key deposit charged on arrival..

This property charges the 50% of balance if canceled less than 7 days before the arrival date.
In the event of a no show this property charges all nights on customer's credit card.

Mastercard and Visa credit cards are accepted as well as ZAR, US$, Euro and BP Sterling
No children are allowed in the dorms unless entire dorm is booked by family.
WARNING FOR THOSE WITH SMALL CHILDREN: WE HAVE AN UNFENCED POOL.

Right of Admission Reserved
South Africans will only be accommodated in private rooms unless by prior arrangement.

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CUSTOMER RATING

overall rating: 89/100

cleanliness: 86/100

staff: 93/100

location: 89/100

value: 89/100

recommended: 88/100

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