33 South Backpackers

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Rooms
Location
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At 33 South Backpackers, you can look forward to free breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.

Very good

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Bar
Laundry
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

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Room options

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Nov 15 - Nov 16

Tomorrow

Nov 16 - Nov 17

All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Khayelitsha)

20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Tygerberg)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Suite, Accessible (BoKaap)

Garden view
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Kalk Bay)

50 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Jouge)

50 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 8
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (D6)

40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

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 Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. Africa Centre and Iziko South African Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Cape Town travel guide

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

What's nearby

Table Mountain National Park
12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Cape Town Science Centre
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Heart of Cape Town Museum
11 min walk - 0.6 miles
South African Astronomical Observatory
12 min walk - 0.7 miles
University of Cape Town
17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

Observatory Station
2 min walk
Cape Town Station
11 min drive
Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
14 min drive

Restaurants

Lady Bee Delhi Diner
8 min walk
KFC
7 min walk
Woodstock Brewery Taproom
1 min walk
Ferdinando's Pizza
6 min walk
Stones
2 min walk

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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

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Frequently asked questions

Is 33 South Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 Groote Schuur Hospital and Table Mountain National Park. University of Cape Town and Baxter Theatre Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Observatory Station is only a 2-minute walk and Mowbray Station is 17 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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