Voted No.2 hostel in Africa 2007 and Voted Best Hostel in Africa 2005 by Hostelworld Customers, Selected as Cape Town's best backpacker sleep by Lonely Planet 2005 and 2006!
	Not too laid back,not too loud,guests love The Backpack and its easy to see why. For years it has stayed ahead of the crowd by constantly adapting, yet always offering top notch accommodation for the price and wonderfully clued-up service from its desk - Lonely Planet 2005 'the most comfortable and best run in town........one of the best backpacker travel centres around. Recommended. - Footprints 2004 'run by super-fun characters' - Lets Go 2003
	Cafe/bar - open from 7:30 till late internet access - ADSL and best rates airport shuttle - meet and greet paid service towels on request self-catering kitchen 24-hour check-in 24-hour security unlimited kms best car hire For payment on arrival visa & mastercard are accepted
	South Africa's original backpacker and travel agency. Simply the best place to make your travel arrangements! 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.