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33 South Backpackers

4.0 star property
Hostel in Cape Town with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Tygerberg)
Standard Suite, Accessible (BoKaap)
Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Khayelitsha)
Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Khayelitsha)

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Jouge)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Tygerberg)

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Tygerberg)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Khayelitsha)

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Khayelitsha)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Suite, Accessible (BoKaap)

Standard Suite, Accessible (BoKaap)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Kalk Bay)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (D6)

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (D6)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Map
48 Trill Road, Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925

What's nearby

  • Groote Schuur Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Cape Town - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Long Street - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

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

Upscale hostel near Cape Town International Convention Centre
At 33 South Backpackers, you can look forward to free breakfast, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecues and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at 33 South Backpackers have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private or shared 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 at the property

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 (return)
  • 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 organisation.

Property is also known as

33 South Backpackers Hostel Cape Town
33 South Backpackers Hostel
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33 South Backpackers
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33 South Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

Is 33 South Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 33 South Backpackers?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at 33 South Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 33 South Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does 33 South Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 180.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is 33 South Backpackers located?

Located in Observatory, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Table Mountain National Park and Groote Schuur Hospital. University of Cape Town and Old Biscuit Mill are also within 2 miles (3 km). Observatory Station is only a 3-minute walk and Mowbray Station is 15 minutes.

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33 South Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10

Good value for money