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Wanderlust Backpackers

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

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In the heart of Observatory, Wanderlust Backpackers offers a cozy retreat with free self-serve breakfast and laundry facilities. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy barbecue grills, or simply unwind in the garden. Previous guests rave about this charming hostel.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory (2 Bunk Beds)

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory (3 Bunk Beds)

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory (4 Bunk Beds)

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
93 Station Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925

What's nearby

  • University of Cape Town - 2 min drive
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 7 min drive
  • Long Street - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 8 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 1 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 12 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black River Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stones - Observatory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pancho's Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mango Ginger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ground Zero - Marley Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Wanderlust Backpackers

Hostel near Cape Town Cruise Terminal
At Wanderlust Backpackers, you can look forward to free self-service breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a TV in reception and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, barbecues and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Wanderlust Backpackers boast comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges, microwaves and ovens
  • Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 per vehicle (one-way)

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wanderlust Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wanderlust Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wanderlust Backpackers?

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

What time is check-out at Wanderlust Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Wanderlust Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Wanderlust 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 Old Biscuit Mill are also within 2 miles (3 km). Observatory Station is only a 2-minute walk and Mowbray Station is 15 minutes.

Wanderlust Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2019