The Backpack is South Africa’s award winning, Fair Trade accredited backpacker, which invests in people and communities, giving meaningful and relaxed, travel experiences. The Backpack offers a variety of room types, from private en suites to social dormitories, each individually styled for this trendy city hostel. A free continental breakfast is served every morning and the bar stays open until late every night. There is also a self-catering kitchen. On the property there is a community craft shop and travel desk, free fibre optic WiFi and parking, swimming pool and garden, pool table, luggage storage, lockers and laundry service. The Backpack is situated within walking distance of Kloof Street, Bree Street and Long Street, hosting a variety of trendy bars, restaurants and popular attractions like Green Market Square, Company's Gardens and the Bo-Kaap. It is a 5-minute taxi or bus ride from V&A Waterfront and the Table Mountain Cable Car Station. A 10 minute taxi ride to Clifton and Camps Bay.
We have one Female Dormitory room with private lockers, complimentary high speed WiFi and a shared female only bathroom for extra privacy with direct access from the room. Our Female Dormitory room is ideal for individual travellers and friends who are travelling together. Adults only.
We have one Male Dormitory room with private lockers, complimentary high speed WiFi and a shared bathroom. This means a bathroom outside of the room. Our Male Dormitory room is ideal for individual travellers and friends who are travelling together. Adults only.
We have seven Superior Double rooms with shared bathrooms for travellers who wish to have a little more extra space. This means a private room with a shared bathroom outside of the room. Our Superior Double rooms with shared bathroom are ideal for individual travellers, friends who are travelling together and couples.
We have three Private Ensuite Lofts for travellers who wish to unwind in a private setting whilst enjoying magnificent mountain views after experiencing an eventful day in the bustling city. Our Loft Ensuite rooms are ideal for couples, families and friends who are travelling together.
We have five Superior Double Ensuite rooms for travellers who wish to have a little more privacy and can enjoy this spacious room to unwind after experiencing an eventful day in the bustling city. Our Superior Double Ensuite rooms are ideal for individual travellers, friends who are travelling together and couples.
We have two Twin rooms with shared bathrooms for travellers who wish to have a little more comfort. This means a private room with a shared bathroom outside of the room. Our Twin rooms with shared bathroom are ideal for individual travellers, friends who are travelling together and couples.
We have six Standard Double rooms with shared bathrooms for travellers who wish to have a little more comfort. This means a private room with a shared bathroom outside of the room. Our Standard Double rooms with shared bathroom are ideal for individual travellers, good friends who are travelling together and couples.
We have six Standard Double Ensuite rooms for travellers who wish to have a little more privacy and can enjoy this space to unwind after experiencing an eventful day in the bustling city. Our Standard Double Ensuite rooms are ideal for individual travellers, good friends who are travelling together and couples.