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33 South Backpackers

4.0 star property
4-star hostel near Cape Town International Convention Centre

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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48 Trill Road, Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925
  • University of Cape Town
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Jouge)

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Tygerberg) | In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Tygerberg)

  • 24 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Khayelitsha) | In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Khayelitsha)

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Suite, Accessible (BoKaap) | In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Suite, Accessible (BoKaap)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (Kalk Bay)

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (D6) | In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom (D6)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Observatory stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Observatory hostel, you'll find Table Mountain National Park and Groote Schuur Hospital. University of Cape Town and Old Biscuit Mill are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Groote Schuur Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Cape Town - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Long Street - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocoa Cha Chi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Massawa finger food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stones - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Roman's Pizza - ‬8 min walk

About this property

33 South Backpackers

4-star hostel near Cape Town International Convention Centre
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at 33 South Backpackers.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bar or lounge
33 South Backpackers offers 6 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 180 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 180.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 180 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 33 South Backpackers to the airport?

33 South Backpackers is 8.8 mi (12-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 33 South Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

33 South Backpackers offers an airport shuttle, for a charge of ZAR 180.00 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is 33 South Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 7.8 mi (22-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 8 mi (23-min drive) from Clifton Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 33 South Backpackers offer free breakfast?

33 South Backpackers offers free breakfast every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at 33 South Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at 33 South Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 33 South Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does 33 South Backpackers have a pool?

33 South Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does 33 South Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is 33 South Backpackers to downtown Cape Town?

33 South Backpackers is 2.9 mi away from Cape Town.

33 South Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
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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