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M & B Backpackers

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A reception area with a wooden counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a partially open door. - M & B Backpackers (Cape Town)
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Close to Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre, M & B Backpackers provides designer stores on site, dry cleaning/laundry services, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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  • Sleeps 1
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  • Sleeps 1
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  • Free wired internet

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Bo-Kaap Female Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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The Kruger Park Male Dorm

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a rolled towel, a yellow upholstered headboard, and a white bedside table.

Lionshead En-Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Signal Hill En-Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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  • Sleeps 3
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  • Free wired internet

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Table Mountain En-Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with white bedding and two pillows, a grey headboard, and a green throw blanket.

TsiTsikamma Twin Room

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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The Craddle Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town, M & B Backpackers is in the suburbs and near a metro station. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cape Town Stadium or Newlands Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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61 Wale St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • A paraglider flying over a mountain range.
    Bree Street
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A cobblestone square with market stalls selling textiles and hats, surrounded by multi-story buildings.
    Greenmarket Square
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A building with a sign for 'Long Street Hotel' and 'Buena Vista Social Cafe'.
    Long Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A cityscape with modern buildings, a large stadium, and mountains in the background.
    Cape Town International Convention Centre
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kloof Street
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station
    4 min drive
  • Cape Town Station
    14 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Iron Steak And Bar
    3 min walk
  • Honest Chocolate Café
    3 min walk
  • Bodega Ramen
    3 min walk
  • Ouzeri
    3 min walk
  • 126 Cape Kitchen & Cafe
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Visa

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is M & B Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at M & B Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at M & B Backpackers?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is M & B Backpackers located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Bo Kaap Museum and Long Street. Bree Street and Greenmarket Square are just steps away. Cape Town Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

5.4