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.
Cape Town International Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Two Oceans Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Cape Town Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Woodstock Station - 3 min drive
Cape Town Station - 6 min walk
Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 2 min walk
Kamili Coffee - 2 min walk
Tiger's Milk - 1 min walk
Butter - 2 min walk
Thirty Ate - 2 min walk
About this property
Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Long Street
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.
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
Afrikaans, English, French, German, Xhosa
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
1 bar
Coffee/tea in a common area
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
More
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
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
Cashless transactions are available
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
the locked gate was a nice touch when my friend and I were followed home from some aggressive bar patrons.
the staff was very friendly and accommodating.
they are thoughtful enough to have water and beer for sale in the lobby.
I stayed at Forty8 for 5 nights and it was a very pleasant stay. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. The rooms and bathrooms were always kept clean, even at full capacity. The kitchen was spacious and also a nice place to chill. The only thing I would recommend is to be able to play a different channel in the kitchen than in the reception area because the guys spent a lot of time watching soccer
We spent two nights in this hostel. The first problem appeared at check-in, when the rate was a different than expedia told us. The staff was very cooperative and clarified this issue with expedia. The second problem was, that my girlfriend and me couldn't stay in one dorm which was other than we booked it. The major issue was, that someone stole my smartphone which I charged under my pillow while sleeping. I don't give any responsibility to the staff, but the doors of the room don't lock automatically and if anyone forgets to lock the door anyone can enter. This happend quite a lot of times in the night.
At least we didn't feel any vibe in this hostel.
Verified traveller
2/10 Terrible
Rafael
11 May 2017
Liked: Cleanliness
TO MUCH NOISE!!!
The hostel was ok! But many drunk people in the room!!! 2 fights in one day!!! To much noise!!!
Rafael
8/10 Good
Jeppe
20 Mar 2017
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Godt område - ok hotel.
Ok værelse. Seperat bad og toilet, upraktisk at skulle på toilet og bad på etage under. God service, godt område. Ingen morgenmad. Aircondition på værelse dejligt. Nogenlunde rent, ikke kriminelt.
Jeppe
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
24 Dec 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Super Lage, sauber - etwas mehr Steckdosen im Dorm wären toll.