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Located on bustling Long Street in the Cape Town City Center, Longstreet Backpackers features BBQ facilities and sun terrace. Free WiFi is available. Dormitory, single and double or twin room accommodations are offered. Each room has access to a shared bathroom. There is a shared kitchen and lounge area. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Car hire is available on site and an airport shuttle service is offered at a surcharge. The Company’s Garden is 984 feet from Longstreet Backpackers, while Long Street Supermarket is 253 feet away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 13 mi from Longstreet Backpackers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kyle
    United States of America United States of America
    Everyone was so nice and welcoming, the staff and the backpackers. The atmosphere was amazing and it gave a real backpackers vibe.
  • Anastasia
    Germany Germany
    The stuff was amazing and very helpful. The kitchen has everything you need. I also liked the room.
  • Awich
    South Africa South Africa
    The sense of community, you get to meet amazing people
  • Dieterich
    Switzerland Switzerland
    it was perfect the staff is extremely friendly and flexible
  • Thomas
    United States of America United States of America
    The friendly staff and the many activities they provided. Also, I was able to make several new international friends.
  • Isidora
    United States of America United States of America
    Super lively hostel with daily events and a bar! It's right on long street so you are staying at the heart of the city in Cape Town, which is both a good thing and bad thing if you are trying to get some good rest because you are always finding...
  • Kyle
    South Africa South Africa
    Had a revamp since I was there. The dorms has doubled in beds. Yet it’s still not over crowded and it hosts kind humans.
  • Lauren
    Canada Canada
    Great common area and social atmosphere. We were a little apprehensive to stay on long street but felt perfectly safe during the day! (We ubered everywhere at night). The private room we were in was connected to an odd little dorm room with one...
  • Victoria
    United States of America United States of America
    Had a really great time. Hostel was such a vibe that I extended my stay several times and am even considering extending trip. Staff is really great and hostel is exceptionally interested in improving. Also no loadshedding is great for working.
  • Rafael
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location and very helpful/ friendly staff at this lodge. If you're looking for more of a party vibe and easy access to night life and locations within much of the city of Capetown this is the place for you.

Area info

Amenities of Long Street Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Karaoke
  • Ping-pong
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Car rental
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 45 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a passport upon check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Long Street Backpackers

  • Long Street Backpackers is 1,150 feet from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Long Street Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Ping-pong
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Happy hour
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Bar crawls
    • Live music/Performance
    • Movie nights
  • Check-in at Long Street Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Long Street Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.