Crew is really supportive. Honest and nice people. Especially Brian :) Crew will assist you in case you want to call a taxi, hire a car or order a wine tasting trip or anything you ask for. This is also a safe place with security during the night. The only think I didn’t like - humidity in rooms. There are... more

We stayed here 2 nights and I've honestly never met more professional, helpful and friendly staff. The hostel is basic- nothin too flashy howe ver what it lacks in perks- the staff compensate for! They are so friendly and helpful. They find out what you may be interested in, offer advise. They;ve travelled a lot themselves and give good practial... more

We stayed at CTBP twice during a 4 month trip earlier this year and would definitely recommend it to others. We had a nice double with ensuite bathroom, but I would say it's the staff, who went out of their way to help us book further accommodation, activities, etc, that really make the place. The cooking facilities were also good... more

Really enjoyed my stay here. Very friendly staff. Lots of helpful advice and help in booking trips and cars. Good location just off Long Street. Nice bar with good atmosphere. Clean rooms with good showers, if a touch dated. Only v small safe in the rooms and could do with a larger locker but this seems to be the case... more

good place, more like a middle range hotel but with great staff who actually seem to care that you are having a good holiday. clean, safe and homely. more

The best hostel by far that i have stayed in. Clean rooms, serviced daily, great bar and decking where i enjoyed a beer every day! the staff were fantastic, giving me advise on places to stay, eat and play all over cape town and the rest of South Africa. they even helped me book my trip to Zimbabwe! Will definately... more

I had an amzing stay at Cape town Backpackers, I stayed in a mixed dorm for two weeks. The Staff where amazing and gave me so much advice as it was my first time traveling. The Braii was incredable and lead to a good night in the bar. They serve breakfast in the morning and have realy hi spead internet.... more

Good basic accommodation. Stayed for 2 nights in a double ensuite. there is a communal kitchen, room for relaxing and safe carpark more

I wouldnt normally bother writing a review, but this was by far the worst hostel i stayed in on my 17 day trip through SA. That is not to say it was horrendous, but you can do so much better! The staff were rude and uninterested for the most part. The bar was constantly full of smoke. The room (ensuite... more