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Hotel Description

At Wanderlust Backpackers you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Groote Schuur Hospital and Table Mountain National Park. Highlights at this hostel include free self-serve breakfast and free self parking.

This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Observatory hostel include Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street.

Standard Shared Dormitory (3 Bunk Beds)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Basic Shared Dormitory (4 Bunk Beds)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Basic Shared Dormitory (2 Bunk Beds)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Property Features

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Wanderlust Backpackers also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available. This Cape Town hostel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Cape Town Station (7 km / 4.3 mi)
  • Metro station: Observatory Station (0.1 km / 0.1 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Wanderlust Backpackers offers 7 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. This Cape Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Accommodations are shared
  • Communal kitchen access
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Kitchenware
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Food & Drink

Guests are served free self-serve breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. 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 midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Wanderlust Backpackers offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted.

  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 per vehicle (one-way)

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

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.