This is definitely nicer than your average backpackers place - it looked recently renovated and was very clean. The rooms are very basic but very good value, and some have a door out onto the communal balcony with a view of the sea. Ours was an ensuite but there are dorms and rooms with shared bathrooms also available. It's in a really good location on the main street in Simon's Town, near nice restaurants, cafes etc and not far from the penguin colony at Boulders Beach. The atmosphere was really nice and the staff really friendly. Would definitely recommend. more