We have stayed there with 2 kids for the 6th time now and I love the place - the view from the pool on Table Monutain is stunning. The staff is very caring and the bar caters for all your food and drinking needs. It's nice to sit in the center patio and enjoy life. Very helpful is the travel... More

The Backpack exceeds expectations on every level; setting, location, service, and value. Whether you're young (or not) and on a budget and take a bed in one of the dorm rooms or a little higher up the food chain and staying in an en-suite room you'll be satisfied with your experience here. Staying someplace in CT without a view would... More

I stayed in the 8 person dorm for 5 nights as a solo traveler in Jan 2012. It's definitely an acceptable hostel but there are a few notable shortcomings. PROS: -Good location. Not on Long St proper so single females can't walk alone after dark. -Great services. They're happy and eager to book activities for you but try tack on... More

Can't beat the location in the heart of the bowl with easy access to everything and amazing views. We also loved the fair trade, suppprting local initiatives, and green values the hostel is striving for. If you're coming on the myCiti bus (which is a great way to get to the hostel from the airport and to get around town),... More

We stayed here for three nights (1 night in a room, 2 nights in a studio). It is a really nice and charming hostel in a good area in capetown. BUT be careful booking a studio - it is about 5 km away from the hostel itself! we were disappointed, especially because they didn't mentioned this fact before... More

I stayed here for 10 nights over Christmas and loved it!! I was travelling alone, and the staff at the hostel were incredibly helpful and friendly at all times. The hostel was very clean and felt almost like a hotel. I had a single person room for the first 6 nights which was beautiful. I then spent the other nights... More

O.M.G. what a delight. We had the 3 most amazing nights/days at The Backpack and in Cape Town. Amazing rooms and exceptional facilities. Kind and friendly staff and the perfect location to explore the wonders of Cape Town. The view from the stoep by the pool is absolutely one of the best in the world. Thanx for everything. More

Clean, friendly people, helpful staff, reasonable prices, and very convenient location. I would stay again! More

on my long trip through south africa this was my first accomodation! And the trip couldn't have starten better: Nice, familiar stuff, perfect location (close to longstreet but even quiet), interesting guests from all over the world, and if you like to: great partys! Thanx again. More