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33 South Backpackers

4.0 star property
Cape Town hostel in Observatory with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

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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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Jouge)

Highlights

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

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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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
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for 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
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Groote Schuur Hospital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Cape Town - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Long Street - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Timbuktu Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stones - Observatory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pancho's Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mango Ginger - ‬5 min walk

About this property

33 South Backpackers

Upscale hostel near Cape Town Cruise Terminal
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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecues and a front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at 33 South Backpackers have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 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

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.

Payment types at the property

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 (return)
  • 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 organisation.

Property is also known as

33 South Backpackers Hostel Cape Town
33 South Backpackers Hostel
33 South Backpackers Cape Town
33 South Backpackers
33 South Backpackers Cape Town
33 South Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
33 South Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cape Town

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?

Checkout 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 Cape Town Science Centre, Table Mountain National Park and Groote Schuur Hospital. South African Astronomical Observatory and University of Cape Town are also within 1 mile (2 km). Observatory Station is only a 3-minute walk and Mowbray Station is 15 minutes.

33 South Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tommy, JHB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money
Good value for money