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TheLab Backpackers

2.5 star property
Suburban hostal in Franschhoek with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Standard Double Room, Non Smoking
Interior
Daily full breakfast (ZAR 200 per person)
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov

Explore the area

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24 Nerina Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690
  • Place, Franschhoek Town Hall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Huguenot Monument
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Franschhoek Wine Tram
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Netflix
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking

Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking

Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Portable fan
Premium bedding
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Franschhoek

At TheLab Backpackers you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Huguenot Memorial Museum and Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery. Highlights at this hostal include free in-room WiFi. .This hostal has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Plus you'll find dry cleaning/laundry services and a communal living room. Full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Franschhoek hostal include Huguenot Monument and Franschhoek Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Franschhoek Town Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Huguenot Monument - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Franschhoek Pass - 5 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hoek - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Haute Cabriere - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪River Cafe - ‬19 min walk

About this property

TheLab Backpackers

Suburban hostal in Franschhoek with free parking
As a guest of TheLab Backpackers, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. TheLab Backpackers also features dry cleaning/laundry services and a communal living room. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Franschhoek hostal.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
TheLab Backpackers offers 4 accommodations. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 150 for children

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 200 for adults and from ZAR 150 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

TheLab Backpackers Hostal
TheLab Backpackers Franschhoek
TheLab Backpackers Hostal Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at TheLab Backpackers?

Yep, TheLab Backpackers has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at TheLab Backpackers?

As of 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at TheLab Backpackers on 27 Nov 2025 start from NZ$146.66, 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.

Does TheLab Backpackers serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at TheLab Backpackers?

No, TheLab Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at TheLab Backpackers?

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

Are pets allowed at TheLab Backpackers?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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