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Forty 8 Backpackers

Cape Town, South Africa

48 Hout Street, 8000

6.8Rating
GoodRated by Guests
28Reviews

What to expect

Pros

  • 🛌Comfortable beds for a good night's sleep
  • 🍽️Nice food and beverages served in the hostel's bar
  • 🛁Clean bathrooms and spotless showers
  • 🎉Friendly and accommodating staff creating a welcoming atmosphere
  • 🍲Tasty food at the on-site cafe with a great menu selection
  • 🌟Excellent value for money and affordable rates
  • 🏨Good central location near attractions and public transport
  • 🔒Secure and safe environment for guests
  • ☕Free coffee provided for guests' convenience
  • 🤝Helpful and attentive staff providing good service

Cons

  • 💸Overcharging and fraudulent charges reported by some guests
  • 🔊Noisy and creaky floors causing disturbances
  • 🍳Limited kitchen facilities and lack of crockery and cutlery
  • 🚪Inconvenient gate access requiring assistance from reception
  • 📶Inconsistent and slow Wi-Fi connectivity in certain areas
  • 🚿Limited bathroom facilities and shared showers causing inconvenience
  • 🛏️Misleading room descriptions and smaller than expected rooms
  • 🚬Stains and cleanliness issues in bedding and common areas
  • 🛒Inadequate provisions and services compared to advertised amenities
  • 🗣️Some guests experienced rude or unprofessional behavior from staff

What this place has to offer

Things to do and ways to relaxTours
Services and conveniencesConcierge, Daily housekeeping, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Laundry service, Luggage storage
Dining, drinking, and snackingKitchen, Shared kitchen
Internet accessFree Wi-Fi in all rooms!, Wi-Fi in public areas
Languages spokenEnglish, German, French

Stop at Forty 8 Backpackers to discover the wonders of Cape Town. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Take advantage of the hotel's free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, kitchen, 24-hour front desk, airport transfer. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Convenience and comfort makes Forty 8 Backpackers the perfect choice for your stay in Cape Town.

Where you'll be sleeping

Dormitory -- Female Only image 1
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20 m²

Dormitory -- Female Only

1 bunk bed

Double - 2 People image 1
30 m²

Double - 2 People

1 double bed

Private Double room with TV, shared bathroom image 1
Private Double room with TV, shared bathroom image 2
20 m²

Private Double room with TV, shared bathroom

1 double bed

Private Double No Breakfast image 1
35 m²

Private Double No Breakfast

1 double bed

Dormitory - Male Only image 1
20 m²

Dormitory - Male Only

2 bunk beds

Male Dormitory - 6-Bed image 1
50 m²

Male Dormitory - 6-Bed

3 bunk beds

Dormitory for 6 persons (Female) image 1
20 m²

Dormitory for 6 persons (Female)

1 bunk bed

10-Bed Dormitory image 1
20 m²

10-Bed Dormitory

1 bunk bed

Male Dormitory 6-Bed image 1
30 m²

Male Dormitory 6-Bed

3 bunk beds

Standard Double Room image 1
40 m²

Standard Double Room

What other guests say about this hotel

  • 1
Forty 8 BackpackersCape Town, South Africa

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