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Hout Bay Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Cape Town with free parking

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Hout Bay Backpackers offers a cozy home base with a warm lobby fireplace and sunny terrace for relaxation. Guests can enjoy the TV lounge and free WiFi. Helpful multilingual staff and self-parking ensure a hassle-free stay in Hout Bay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Room options

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Family Double Room | Living room

Family Double Room

Highlights

Fridge
Fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Rice cooker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Fridge
Fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Rice cooker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Fridge
Fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Rice cooker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
Harbour Rd & North Shore Drive, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7806

What's nearby

  • Hout Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hout Bay Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bay Harbour Market - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Table Mountain National Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hout Bay Craft Market - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 37 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mariner's Wharf - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lookout Deck - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunes - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hout Bay Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fish On The Rocks - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hout Bay Backpackers

Hostel located in Hout Bay
You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception at Hout Bay Backpackers. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff and a TV in reception
Room features
All guestrooms at Hout Bay Backpackers include comforts such as safes and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Property is also known as

Hout Bay Backpackers Cape Town
Hout Bay Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hout Bay Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Hout Bay Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hout Bay Backpackers?

As of 5 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hout Bay Backpackers on 29 Dec 2025 start from NZ$166.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hout Bay Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hout Bay Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hout Bay Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Hout Bay Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hout Bay Backpackers located?

Located in Hout Bay, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hout Bay Harbour, Hout Bay Beach and Bay Harbour Market. Table Mountain National Park and Hout Bay Craft Market are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

8.6

Excellent