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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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Living area
Front of property
Restaurant
Reception
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P2,553
P2,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25

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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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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only

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

Economy Shared Dormitory

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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

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

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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

Single Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
209 Long street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 13 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mama Africa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kennedy's on Long - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Moro Gelato - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beerhouse on Long - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪NomNom on Long - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Long Street Backpackers

Hostel near Long Street
Located close to 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), a ballroom, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, outdoor furniture, and tour/ticket assistance
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 provided

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 staffed during limited hours
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 any questions, 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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 does it cost to stay at Long Street Backpackers?

As of Feb 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Long Street Backpackers on Feb 24, 2025 start from P 2,553.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Camps Bay Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). Cape Town Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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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

Benjamin

cheap spot in a good location. would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mzukisi

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Vuyo Eric

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Anathi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDE

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mushligal

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

songchiang

good experience there. ..
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wessel

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

catalina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nico

It was a excellent experience
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

In the City, no Taxis required to get around and very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't sleep there, I decided to leave with family immediately. The was no place to sleep there, even the Staff Member who was showing me the place said its full but we will make a plan. I fill robbed by Guys .....however till I got my money back I rest.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Imran

Goody goody
It’s a nice and comfortable place to stay in downtown. Bed was comfortable. Check. In and check out was pretty smooth. Staff was exceptionally friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

My name is Cyrus I had the best time of my life in there everything nice ,clean ,friendly ,welcome good times
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

martine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Have fun
If you are alone or with friends to enjoy Cape Town, Long Street BackPackers is a excellent option. The location is really good and the price better yet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

シニアむつお, 埼玉

街中のホテル
街中で観光の行動に便利。朝食は無し。共有キッチンでの料理可能。 シングル部屋でしたが、トイレ・シャワーは、共有。石鹸が無く、催促した。 シャンプー含めて受付の男性が手配してくれた。 カギはデポジットで500R、チェックアウト時、交換返金してくれる。 受付の男性は物分かりの良い人です。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018