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The Backpack & Africa Travel Centre

74 New Church Street, Cape Town , 8001 , ZA

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The Backpack & Africa Travel Centre

The Backpack & Africa Travel Centre

Located in Cape Town city centre, The Backpack features a café and an outdoor pool with panoramic Table Mountain views. The shops of Kloof Street are a 10-minute walk away.

Available Rooms and Rates

Room Type
Twin Room

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Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

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Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

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Single Room with Shared Bathroom

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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The Backpack & Africa Travel Centre

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Available Rooms
Twin Room

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Single Room with Shared Bathroom

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Overview

Located in Cape Town city centre, The Backpack features a café and an outdoor pool with panoramic Table Mountain views. The shops of Kloof Street are a 10-minute walk away.

All rooms at The Backpack and Africa Travel Centre have wooden flooring and are fitted with comfortable bedding. Some rooms have in-room tea and coffee facilities.

At the café, guests can enjoy hearty South African dishes and typical English snacks in a casual environment. Private meals can also be prepared in the communal kitchen.

The on-site souvenir shop features locally made handicraft as well as artworks. The staff at the travel centre can recommend city tours and outdoor excursions.

The Backpack is 5 km away from the beachside activities at Camps Bay. The V&A Waterfront is a 10-minute drive away.

Travel information

Directions from Cape Town International Airport:

- Head south and keep left at the fork;
- Slight right toward Airport Approach Road;
- Continue straight onto Airport Approach Road;
- Merge onto N2 Road via the ramp to Cape town;
- Take the De Waal Drive exit toward M3/Cape Town;
- Merge onto De Waal Drive;
- Continue onto Jutland Ave;
- Continue straight onto Mill Street;
- Slight right at Annadale Street;
- Continue onto Orange Street and turn left at Rheede Street;
- Turn left at Kloof Street and turn right at Eaton Road;
- Turn right at Kloof Nek Road/M62.
Important information

Kindly note that children can only be accommodated in a private room or in the Family Room and must be accompanied by an adult.

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General

Parking, Restaurant, Bar, Garden, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Free Parking, Safety Deposit Box, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, Snack Bar, Sun Terrace

Activities

BBQ Facilities, Outdoor Swimming Pool

Services

Airport Shuttle, Laundry, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Bicycle Rental, Packed Lunches, Car Hire, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, ATM/Cash Machine on site, Vending Machine (drinks), Vending Machine (snacks)

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