Long Street Backpackers | Hostel in Cape Town

8.1 (1145 Reviews) |   93 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  12 Guests
Cape Town City Centre Hostel | Long Street Backpackers

93 Bedroom Hostel in Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town

Located on iconic Long Street in the Cape Town City Center, Long Street Backpackers is a party hostel with convenient features such as BBQ facilities, a sun terrace, and communal social areas. We offer dormitory, single, double, and twin accommodations. All rooms have access to a shared bathroom. There is also a shared kitchen and lounge area, as well as a bar with free board games, a console, billiards, and a ping pong table. There are car hire services available within walking distance. The Company's Garden is 984 feet from Long Street Backpackers, Table Mountain is 2.4 miles away, and all the best of Cape Town's nightlife and culture are within walking distance. The Cape Town International Airport is 13 mi away from Longstreet Backpackers.

Long Street Backpackers is located in Cape Town.

This 93 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Restaurant, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 1145 reviews with the average score of 8.1 . Coming to Cape Town and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bike tours
  • Live music/Performance
  • Hiking
  • Happy hour
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Karaoke
  • Aerobics
  • Ping-pong
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
  • Pool table
  • Movie nights
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Game room
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Themed dinners
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Convenience store on site
  • Safe
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Adults only
Guest Services
  • Ironing service
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Concierge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Car rental
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18 and the maximum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Guests are required to show a passport upon check-in.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.73
Location:
9.11
Staff:
9.18
Facilities:
8.08
Comfort:
7.99
Cleanliness:
8.09
YolisC
Jan 18, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Budget Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 6 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Desk

General

Privacy curtain, Trash cans, Hardwood or parquet floors

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Budget Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Desk

General

Privacy curtain, Trash cans, Hardwood or parquet floors

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Budget Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 10 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Desk

General

Privacy curtain, Trash cans, Hardwood or parquet floors

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 8 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Shared bathroom

General

Privacy curtain, Lockers, Interconnecting room(s) available, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Shared bathroom

General

Privacy curtain, Lockers, Interconnecting room(s) available, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Small Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 8 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet, Towels, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

General

Privacy curtain, Trash cans

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet

General

Privacy curtain, Lockers, Interconnecting room(s) available, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Superior Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Superior Twin Room

Bathroom

Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Desk

General

Privacy curtain, Trash cans, Hardwood or parquet floors

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Shower, Toilet paper, Shared bathroom
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