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Located in Cape Town, 2 miles from Robben Island Ferry, Zebra Crossing Backpacker has accommodations with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is half a mile from the city center and 2.7 miles from V&A Waterfront. At the hostel the rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Guests at Zebra Crossing Backpacker can enjoy an à la carte or a Full English/Irish breakfast. The accommodation has a grill. Table Mountain is 3.3 miles from Zebra Crossing Backpacker, while CTICC is 4 miles away. Cape Town International Airport is 13 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
4 twin beds
5 twin beds
6 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Harris
    South Africa South Africa
    Very clean and close to attractions, very friendly staff
  • Moloi
    South Africa South Africa
    The owners are just welcoming and caring including the stuff they all bubbly to show that they know how to work with people.i love that and will definitely recommend it .A lot was so good but even though I can't mention them all
  • Abu
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    Common space. Location. Clean and spacious room. Comfortable bed. Helpful and smiling staffs. Enough wash rooms and bathrooms. Good breakfast in a reasonable price.
  • Edward
    United States of America United States of America
    Katrin the owner and staff are most helpful and accomodating. Area is safe, centrally located
  • Erin
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything, easy to get to from airport, easy to find, accommodating staff. All were very helpful, even the guests. I do recommend that you have Uber of Bolt app if you don't have a vehicle. For those that are used to city noise and cars, my tiny...
  • Alexander
    United States of America United States of America
    Simple but clean accommodations. Incredibly helpful staff. Recommend.
  • Tiaan
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff was very friendly! The location was nice.
  • Victor
    United States of America United States of America
    Close to Kloof Street, which is a great spot for restaurants. Staff is incredibly helpful and super friendly.
  • Steve
    United States of America United States of America
    What a wonderful property! Exceeded all expectations. Amazing, old-school hostel vibe. They're not trying for and don't want to be an industrial warehouse party hostel. It's a down to earth place to chill, hang with new friends, and work on a...
  • Tyler
    United States of America United States of America
    The room and everything was pretty basic. It’s fairly well situated to check out a lot of things in Cape Town though and the property itself is very cool.

Area info

Amenities of Zebra Crossing Backpacker
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
  • Bar
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs ZAR 50 per day.
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out
    Cleaning Services
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Security alarm
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • German
    • English

    House rules
    Zebra Crossing Backpacker takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    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 of all ages are welcome.

    Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Zebra Crossing Backpacker of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about Zebra Crossing Backpacker

    • Zebra Crossing Backpacker is 3,100 feet from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Zebra Crossing Backpacker can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go
    • Zebra Crossing Backpacker offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Zebra Crossing Backpacker is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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