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Cape Town Backpackers Reviews

New Church Street 81, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, South Africa

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87%Overall Rating

From 53 ratings
  • 86%Character
  • 88%Security
  • 91%Location
  • 89%Staff
  • 88%Atmosphere
  • 80%Cleanliness

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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100%

The location couldn't have been more perfect...really near bars, restaurants, etc. Really clean hostel, great facilities including the bar and free wifi! The staff were incredibly friendly and really helpful with any problems that I had during my trip. Would strongly recommend and I'm definitely going back!!! SOON.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

Great location, it's close to long street where everything is happening, but in a very calm street near by, not very noisy. All the staff were very helpful and kind. Great break fast with a lot of alternatives. I enjoyed my stay a lot, I lived in a doorm with 5 other beds and it worked reallly well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, thanks for the feedback. We'll let Mpumi know you liked her breakfasts! Hope to see you again soon. CTBP

87%

Reception staff is very friendly and helpful. Cleaning staff sometimes noisy, and maybe its just me that's in the hospitality industry and picking on a small thing but it would be nice if they could greet you in the morning. I love the bar atmosphere with all the cool hats and speaking to other travelers the tour service they over here is good,will defiantly make use of it when i come down again in 6 months. Have stayed in several backpackers and this one by far is one of the best.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Africa
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, looking forward to seeing you ina few months, we should have a few new hats by then! And we'll make sure the housekeepers are a bit less noisy! Thanks for the feedback and see you soon, CTBP

77%

Good place to stay for backpackers looking to meet new friends to rnjoy the fun aspects of Cape Town.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male, 31-40
  • (9 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, thanks for the review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. CTBP

100%

This hostel. Holy s**t. You'll never find a better one. Thanks for the epic Christmas, guys.


97%

Though they are not locating in the centor of the city, it's not far away from at the same time. They have nice facilities and good Kitchen, and very supportive staff. Strongly recommended.

  • Globetrotter
  • 16 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Male, 25-30
  • (72 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, Thanks for recommending us. Hope to see you again if you are back in CT.

100%

This is a great place! The staff puts lots of effort into making the place fun & social and are all super helpful!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

Had a great time. The crew that work there are very friendly and helpful and love to have a good time. Breakfast was Super Cheap and right downstairs. They also have a bar downstairs, which livens up the atmosphere.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

wonderfull, chilled and relaxed hostel. Staff were friendly and efficient and made even an old codger in his late fifties and his wife of similar age feel welcome. Eventhuogh most of the clientele were in there 20 somethings we did not feel unduly out of place. But this could be due to the fact that ouir own kids are of a similar age. anyway we had a wonderfull time

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


87%

Great location, excelent room (i've stayed in a private ensuite), the canadian staff was very helpfull and friendly. The only thing that bother me was the cleanliness... Besides the room was clean when i got there, it didn't seen to be cleaned the other days. I would stay again next time!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


100%

I absolutely LOVED this place! The staff were super sweet, accommodating and most importantly...FUN! I will definitely return and tell all my friends to visit.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


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