10 reviewsfrom verified guests
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. South Africa's original award-winning backpacker hostel and travel agency is simply the best place to make your travel arrangements, 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. 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 buzzing Cafe or Bar. This 5* Backpackers offer a variety of rooms, ranging from 8- and 4-bed dorms, to singles, twins, doubles and family rooms; communal kitchen and dining facilities; lots of sociable and chill-out spots to relax in. A night on the town in Long Street, gorgeous Clifton and Camps Bay beaches, Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront and the city centre is just a stone’s throw away. "One of the world's 10 coolest hostels" Guardian UK - 2010Winner of 2011 AA Quality Assured Accommodation Award Awarded Best Hostel in South Africa 2010, 2009 & 2008. This description is based on information provided by the specialty lodging.
