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M & B Backpackers

Property class: 2

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A reception area with a wooden counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a partially open door.
A modern staircase with wooden steps and a metal railing, a teal-colored wall with a sunburst painting, and a door with a number on it.
A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape, including a green spherical structure and a Samsung air conditioning unit.
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small bedside table with a lamp.
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, and a window offering a view of a cityscape and mountains.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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61 Wale St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Bree Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kloof Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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The Karoo Male Dorm

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small seating area, and a view of the city through the window.

Drakensberg Female Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bunk bed room with storage drawers and a small table.

Bo-Kaap Female Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bunk bed room with a grey wall, a white curtain, and a brown throw blanket.

The Kruger Park Male Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Lionshead En-Suite

A neatly made bed with white linens and a rolled towel, a yellow upholstered headboard, and a white bedside table.

Lionshead En-Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

Signal Hill En-Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Ubuntu 46664 Family En-Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, white linens, a wooden headboard, and a view of buildings through the window.

Ubuntu 46664 Family En-Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a window with a view, a desk, and an air conditioning unit.

Table Mountain En-Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with white bedding and two pillows, a grey headboard, and a green throw blanket.

TsiTsikamma Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

The Craddle Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Located in Cape Town City Centre within a 5-minute walk of Long Street, M & B Backpackers is within a mile (2 km) of other popular attractions like Cape Town International Convention Centre. This 10-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and free newspapers in the lobby.
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What's nearby

  • Bree Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Greenmarket Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Long Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kloof Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 14 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

M & B Backpackers

Guests of M & B Backpackers enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and laundry facilities. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and access to locker space. This hostel also has local meal delivery service.
Guests can expect 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. 2 bathrooms, free weekday newspapers, and local meal delivery service are also standard. Bathrooms are shared; housekeeping is available 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 transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • 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 elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Visa

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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around M & B Backpackers?

This hostel is situated in Cape Town City Centre, just steps from Bo Kaap Museum and Bree Street, and within a short walk of Long Street. You'll also find Cape Town Stadium and Camps Bay Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at M & B Backpackers?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does M & B Backpackers feature a casino at the property?

No, M & B Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at M & B Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about M & B Backpackers?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hostel include meal delivery service, a smart TV, and free wired internet.

Does M & B Backpackers have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does M & B Backpackers have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, M & B Backpackers doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will M & B Backpackers allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at M & B Backpackers.

Does M & B Backpackers have connecting rooms available?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to M & B Backpackers?

The closest major airport to M & B Backpackers is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), which is 13 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at M & B Backpackers?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at M & B Backpackers.