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Hout Bay Backpackers

Property class: 2

Photo gallery for Hout Bay Backpackers

A modern two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A room with bunk beds, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs, and a view of a mountainous landscape.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wicker furniture, and a bookshelf with toys.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, shower, and bathtub.
A balcony with wooden furniture and a view of a hilly landscape.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug

Explore the area

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Harbour Rd & North Shore Drive, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7806
  • Place, Hout Bay Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hout Bay Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Harbour Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Double Room

A bedroom with a bunk bed, a single bed, and a chair. There are windows with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery and buildings outside.

Family Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with chairs and a table.

Shared Dormitory

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory

A hotel room with four single beds, each with a white mattress and a dark blue pillow. There is a wooden nightstand with a lamp on one side and a small blue cabinet on the other. A mirror is mounted on the wall above the leftmost bed.

Shared Dormitory

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Cape Town

Hout Bay Backpackers places you steps from Hout Bay Harbour and within a 15-minute stroll of Bay Harbour Market. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Hout Bay hostel include Camps Bay Beach and Cape Town International Convention Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Hout Bay Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hout Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bay Harbour Market - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Table Mountain National Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mainstream Village & Mall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 33 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mariner's Wharf - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fish On The Rocks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dunes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lookout Deck - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Wharfside Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hout Bay Backpackers

Hout Bay Backpackers offers its guests a terrace, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hout Bay Backpackers also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a microwave in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cape Town hostel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Hout Bay Backpackers offers 24 shared accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and rice cookers.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hout Bay Backpackers Cape Town
Hout Bay Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hout Bay Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hout Bay Backpackers?

Yep, Hout Bay Backpackers has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Hout Bay Backpackers?

As of 13 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hout Bay Backpackers on 14 Aug 2026 start from NZ$182, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hout Bay Backpackers?

The closest beach to Hout Bay Backpackers is Camps Bay Beach (11.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hout Bay Backpackers?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hout Bay Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hout Bay Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.