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M & B Backpackers

2.0 star property
Suburban hostel in Cape Town with free parking

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Interior
Lionshead En-Suite
Reception
Staircase

Reviews

3.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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61 Wale St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Bo Kaap Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bree Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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The Karoo Male Dorm

The Karoo Male Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Drakensberg Female Dorm

Drakensberg Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bo-Kaap Female Dorm

Bo-Kaap Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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The Kruger Park Male Dorm

The Kruger Park Male Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Lionshead En-Suite

Lionshead En-Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signal Hill En-Suite

Signal Hill En-Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ubuntu 46664 Family En-Suite

Ubuntu 46664 Family En-Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Table Mountain En-Suite

Table Mountain En-Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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TsiTsikamma Twin Room

TsiTsikamma Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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The Craddle Twin Room

The Craddle Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

M & B Backpackers places you in the centre of Cape Town, within just a 5-minute stroll of Long Street and within 20 minutes of Cape Town International Convention Centre. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and Smart TVs. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, free newspapers in the lobby and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Cape Town City Centre hostel include Cape Town Stadium and Camps Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Bo Kaap Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bree Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Greenmarket Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Long Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kloof Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 14 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iron Steak And Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Honest Chocolate Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bodega Ramen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ladder - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scala - ‬2 min walk

About this property

M & B Backpackers

Suburban hostel in Cape Town with free parking
As a guest of M & B Backpackers, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. M & B Backpackers also features dry cleaning/laundry services and local meal delivery service. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cape Town hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
M & B Backpackers offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, with complimentary newspapers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. This Cape Town hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at M & B Backpackers?

Yep, M & B Backpackers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to M & B Backpackers?

The closest beach to M & B Backpackers is Clifton Bay Beach (4.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at M & B Backpackers?

No, M & B Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at M & B Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at M & B Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

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