33 South Backpackers

4.0 star property
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Exterior
Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (D6)
In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Tygerberg)
Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Khayelitsha)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
48 Trill Road, Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925
  • Groote Schuur Hospital
    11 min walk
  • University of Cape Town
    17 min walk
  • Newlands Cricket Ground
    5 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    12 min drive

Room options

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Jouge)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Tygerberg)

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Khayelitsha)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Suite, Accessible (BoKaap)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Kalk Bay)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (D6)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Cape Town

Located in Cape Town (Observatory), 33 South Backpackers is within a 10-minute drive of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. .This hostel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Camps Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Groote Schuur Hospital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Cape Town - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Long Street - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 3 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 12 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Timbuktu Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stones - Observatory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pancho's Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mango Ginger - ‬5 min walk

About this property

33 South Backpackers

Cape Town hostel in Observatory with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
33 South Backpackers offers 6 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this hostel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
A complimentary breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 7 AM–9 AM
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 180 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 180.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 180 per night

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

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

33 South Backpackers Hostel Cape Town
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33 South Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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33 South Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tommy, JHB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money
Good value for money