Long Street Backpackers

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Scored 8
Rated very good

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About this property

Located on iconic Long Street in the Cape Town City Centre, Long Street Backpackers is a party hostel with convenient features such as BBQ facilities, a sun terrace, and communal social areas. We offer dormitory, single, double, and twin accommodations. All rooms have access to a shared bathroom. There is also a shared kitchen and lounge area, as well as a bar with free board games, a console, billiards, and a ping pong table. There are car hire services available within walking distance. The Company's Garden is 300 metres from Long Street Backpackers, Table Mountain is 3.8 kilometers away, and all the best of Cape Town's nightlife and culture are within walking distance. The Cape Town International Airport is 21 km away from Longstreet Backpackers.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Bushoki
Kenya Kenya
“Very welcoming atmosphere and cosy. The location was very convenient for activities”
Lyndon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Been here twice in the last month.. It's good. The rooms are comfy. WiFi is good. Kitchen has all the utilities.”
Thabo
South Africa South Africa
“Loud music around the area is very much uncomfortable”
Daraza
South Africa South Africa
“Shaker was always willing to assist 💯. Aya with the activities. LBS was my home and all the staff was friendly and welcoming”
Leah
South Africa South Africa
“Hi there,  The place is amazing and full of life. I had an amazing time there. It has all the needs I needed for my travel, it fell like I'm home and didn't have to worry about other things, most things were taking care of that I needed with my...”
Guilherme
Brazil Brazil
“The staff is super kind and all the spaces are very comfortable. I loved it!”
Moshe
South Africa South Africa
“Everything but the kitchen people treat u had because ur an outsider”
Hlumela
South Africa South Africa
“I had an absolutely wonderful stay at Long Street Backpackers! From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel right at home – always friendly, welcoming, and ready to assist with anything I needed. My favorite part of the experience was...”
Renata
Brazil Brazil
“I stayed there for two weeks and definitely I couldn’t have chosen better! The location is perfect and I could walk for the most places I wanted to go. The kitchen is great, big and totally equipped. They promote many activities in the hostels...”
Shange
South Africa South Africa
“They gave me a female dom i had requested and i made friends. It was clean.”

Property surroundings

House rules

Long Street Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 40
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a passport upon check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.