The Backpack Reviews

I was surprised when I ordered a beer in their bar: the most expensive one I had drunk yet, and that after 7 weeks in S.A. in a "backpackers" place!

awesome bunch of people, excellent views of table mountain and lions head from the bar. all round awesomeness

My four night stay at the Backpack was loads of fun. The staff were helpful with any and all questions and my group loved the activaties they connected us with.

I stayed 3 nighys in here.. and it's really awesome. Clean and confortable

I appreciated attempts to correct it, but the ant problem was really unacceptable. Also, my linens smelled off, as did my laundry when it came out of the dryer. I don't really think it was cleaned at all. On all other fronts it was an incredible stay.

any time again, you guys were wonderfull thanks a lot

The staff was more helpful than we had expected! And we really could rely on their recommendations of good tours around the cape. We learned so much in a very short time, especially the township tour with the guide for it was beyond what we could imagine before visiting Cape Town. We very much felt at home at the Backpack, in our sms to each other we referred to The Backpack as "now we are going home!"

Learn the meaning of "customer service" before starting such a business. Train your workers before hiring them. Do not think to be the best just because people keep choosing you more than others. Probably your competition is just a disaster. This is why you succeed. Rude attitude, rude management. it seems they only think about money. Over priced, Over rated. Any where else in the world they would be under the average.

Super friendly and helpful staff, great location :)

Amazing experience!!! All of the staff were super friendly from the Reception staff to the cleaning staff. All of the facilities were well maintained and I especially liked the pool--- very refreshing.

Apart from the unfortunate incident of having a bag stolen from a room, the entire experience was fantastic!!! Rooms, facilities etc was all very good and value for money.

Excellent stay, staff very accomodating. Lovely personal touches, swimmimg towels at the pool,games, use of local talent to decorate all the spaces.

Had a great time! Thank you very much!!

One of the best hostels I have ever stayed in. The staff were more than helpful and the atmosphere was great.

A bit too expensive, but very nice.

I've been in 30 hostels in the last 5 months and this is the best hostel I've ever stayed at!!! Enough said.

Good staff, clean rooms

Great hostel, very good location, close to Long st and lots of other facilities, e.g. Supermarket, car rental very close by. Nice ensuite rooms, with new tea/hot chocolate sachets added daily -very nice touch! Pretty pricey though, but as it's more a mini guesthouse than a hostel this is to be expected

A bit expensive for a backpacker, but they give a lot back to the community and it is well worth the money.

Some staff members were more friendly than others but I really enjoyed the hostel overall. Will go there again.