The Backpack & Africa Travel Centre – Book your bed

Nestled between Table Mountain and Cape Town City centre rests South Africa's original backpacker and travel agency. Meet and greet fellow travellers or just rest your feet. Simply the best place to make your travel arrangements! Situated near busy Long Street and trendy Kloof Street. All the facilities you can expect from a great hotel such as stylishly decorated double rooms, some en-suite, private electronic safes. Also on offer are off peak specials and a buzzy internet cafe - a place to meet like-minded international travelers.

"still the best" - Lonely Planet 2000.
"run by super-fun characters" - Lets Go 2000.


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