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Long Street Backpackers

2.0 star property
Adults-only Cape Town hostel in Cape Town City Centre with free parking

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Long Street Backpackers

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Basic Single Room | Living area | Table tennis, books
Restaurant
Front of property
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family dining

Overview of Long Street Backpackers

Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
8001, Western Cape, Cape Town, 209 Long street
  • Popular LocationLong Street1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Town International Convention Centre18 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Town Cruise Terminal4 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)21 min drive
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Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Single Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Long Street Backpackers is located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town, and is on the Strip and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain, while Two Oceans Aquarium and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are popular area attractions. South African Museum and Planetarium and Cape Town Gateway Visitor Centre are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Long Street - 1 min walk
  • Kloof Street - 4 min walk
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 18 min walk
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Esplanade Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 13 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beerhouse on Long - 1 min walk
  • NomNom on Long - 1 min walk
  • Mama Africa - 1 min walk
  • Moro Gelato - 1 min walk
  • Baghdad Cafe - 1 min walk

About this property

Long Street Backpackers

Hostel located in Cape Town City Centre
Close to Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre, Long Street Backpackers provides a terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and evening entertainment
  • ATM/banking services, table tennis, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Long Street Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Library
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 27 2023 to December 26 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per vehicle

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Long Street Backpackers Hostel Cape Town
Long Street Backpackers Hostel
Long Street Backpackers Cape Town
Long Street Backpackers
Long Backpackers Cape Town
Long Street Backpackers Cape Town
Long Street Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Street Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Long Street Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Long Street Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Long Street Backpackers?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Long Street Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Long Street Backpackers located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Western Cape High Court and Bree Street are also within 5 minutes. Cape Town Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Long Street Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 21 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mzukisi

Disliked: Staff & service
Double booked
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cheap spot in a good location. would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Vuyo Eric

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Anathi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mushligal

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The interior courtyard was very unique and cute; lots of plants and stringed lights. This is a good place if you want to be in a central location, and if you like socializing/partying with new people. It's not the quietest place, due mostly to the bars open late along Long Street. I stayed in January, and the room got fairly warm even with a window open (no AC or fans). The staff was friendly and helped me out with early check-in, as well as checking-out when I wasn't able to do so in-person before 12pm (I had to be out of the hostel before the office opened in the morning, and the staff were very accommodating in relocating my packed luggage to the storage room).
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wessel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding
Stay was amazing, vibrant atmosphere filled with a beautiful setting. Would stay there next time without a doubt!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff terrible. Really dirty. Bugs. SUPER NOISY. Dangerous area. STAY AWAY!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Lodewikus

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019