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Double Room 10
4 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Other room types
Male's 12 Sleeper Dorm
8 square metres
6 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Female's 10 Sleeper Dorm
9.0 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Basic Double Room
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room 8
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Double Room 9
6 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Male's 6 Sleeper Dorm
5 square metres
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Male 6 Sleeper Dorm B
5 square metres
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Female's 4 sleeper Dorm
0.9 square metres
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Female's 6 Sleeper Dorm C
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Long Street

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Concierge services

With a stay at Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel in Cape Town (Cape Town City Centre), you'll be steps from Long Street and 11 minutes by foot from Cape Town International Convention Centre. This hostel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Camps Bay Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 9
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Television in common areas
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa

Room Amenities

Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel offers 9 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Towels provided

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Mobile key entry is not available

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Hotel Names

  • Forty8 Backpackers Hotel Cape Town
  • Forty8 Backpackers Cape Town
  • Forty8 Backpackers
  • Forty8 Backpackers Hotel Cape Town South Africa
  • Forty8 Backpackers Hostel Cape Town
  • Forty8 Backpackers Hostel
  • Forty8 Backpackers Hotel
  • Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel Cape Town
  • Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National Rating

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

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