'If Long Street is the heart of Cape Town, then Long Street Backpackers is Long Street's soul.'

Long Street Backpackers is one of the original backpacker hostels in Cape Town. It is famous for its friendly atmosphere and fantastic location. Set in a private oasis in the centre of Long Street, there’s plenty of eating, drinking and partying, literally on your doorstep. An unassuming entry from the main street leads you to the large and leafy courtyard. It is a magnet for travellers from all over the world. This is the place to meet fun people and share great times exploring Cape Town’s many beautiful attractions.

Our hostel offers cheap backpacker prices for both rooms and travel/tours. Each dorm has its own bathroom, and there are twin, double and single rooms available.

We have decades of experience with all the best tour providers and our staff will be able to help you make the most of your time and budget while travelling in South Africa. We can answer any tour or travel question you have.

We offer our own regular activities, such as: traditional braais (barbeques), Full Moon parties, beach days, sunset trips, Lion’s Head hikes and more.

Facilities

• Lively Bar - with the cheapest drinks on Long Street! - and a Pool Table

• Travel Desk

• TV Room - with full DSTV

• Kitchen - Large and well equipped - Dining Rooms

• Courtyard with a large Braai (BBQ) - Balconies overlooking Long Street

• Laundry Service

• Public Phones - Book Swap - ATM

• Free sheets, blankets and towels

• Free Luggage Store

• Dormitories and private rooms – equipped with lockers and safes

• Security guard

• 24/7 on street security

• Free Potjie (a traditional vegetable stew) every Sunday

• Free pickup from the airport (8am to 8pm) for a 1 person staying 4 or more nights, or 2 persons staying 3 nights or more

Tours and Bookings

• Wine Tours - Shark Cage Diving - Cape Peninsula Tour - Township Tours - Whale Watching

• Skydiving - Abseiling on Table Mountain - Kloofing - Paragliding - Sand boarding - Surfing

• Mountain Biking - Horse riding

• Overland Truck and Safari tour bookings

• Baz Bus - Booking, pickup and drop off

• Airport Transfers

• Car Hire

• Intercape Coach Tickets

• Half price entry to Zula Sound Bar - The best live music and nightclub venue on Long Street