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33 South Backpackers

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

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Standard Suite, Accessible (BoKaap) | In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Khayelitsha) | In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Khayelitsha) | In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Tygerberg) | In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi
33 South Backpackers offers an upscale yet welcoming atmosphere in Observatory. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast on the sunny terrace each morning, then use the WiFi to research and plan their day's activities in this sociable environment.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Jouge)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Tygerberg) | In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Tygerberg)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Khayelitsha)

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Khayelitsha) | In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Khayelitsha)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Suite, Accessible (BoKaap)

Standard Suite, Accessible (BoKaap) | In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Suite, Accessible (BoKaap)

Highlights

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Kalk Bay)

Highlights

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

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Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (D6) | In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (D6)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Observatory, a neighborhood in Cape Town, is home to 33 South Backpackers. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach. Arderne Gardens and Iziko South African Museum are also worth visiting.
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48 Trill Road, Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925

What's nearby

  • Groote Schuur Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Cape Town - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Long Street - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Canal Walk Shopping Centre - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stones - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Massawa finger food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cocoa Cha Chi - ‬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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at 33 South Backpackers feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 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

Property 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 (roundtrip)
  • 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 organization.

Property is also known as

33 South Backpackers Hostel Cape Town
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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?

Check-out 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 mi (3 km). Observatory Station is only a 3-minute walk and Mowbray Station is 15 minutes.

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