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HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with 24-hour front desk, walk to Long Street

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Standard Double Shared | In-room safe, free WiFi
Exterior
Standard Twin En-suite | In-room safe, free WiFi
Interior entrance
Standard Double En-Suite | Bathroom | Towels
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

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Map
37 Strand Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Popular LocationLong Street1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Town International Convention Centre9 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Town Cruise Terminal3 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)23 min drive
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Room options

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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2 Sleeper Study Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi

2 Sleeper Study Dorm

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Family En-Suite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Family Shared | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Family Shared

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Shared | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Shared

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Shared | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Twin Shared

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Shared | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Triple Shared

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Mixed Dormitory | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Triple Ensuite

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Luxury Double En-Suite | In-room safe, free WiFi

Luxury Double En-Suite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double En-Suite | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double En-Suite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Girls Only Dormitory | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Girls Only Dormitory

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

4 Sleeper Dormitory

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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Standard Twin En-suite | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Twin En-suite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Cape Town

HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel is located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, and is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach, while Two Oceans Aquarium and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are popular area attractions. Cape Town Gateway Visitor Centre and South African Museum and Planetarium are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, rock climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Long Street - 1 min walk
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 9 min walk
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Stadium - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Esplanade Station - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 6 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 1 min walk
  • The Village Idiot - 2 min walk
  • Thirty Ate - 1 min walk
  • Tiger's Milk - 2 min walk
  • Obi - 2 min walk

About this property

HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel located in Cape Town City Centre
Close to Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre, HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel provides a terrace, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • A billiards/pool table, smoke-free property and a TV in reception
  • A 24-hour front desk, barbecues and a lift
Room features
All guestrooms at HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 220 per person (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

HomeBase Cape Town Hotel
HomeBase Hotel
HomeBase Cape Town Hostel
HomeBase Hostel
HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers Hostel
HomeBase Backpackers Hostel
HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 220 per person applies.

Where is HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hostel is steps away from Greenmarket Square and Long Street. Cape Town Gateway Visitor Centre and St. Georges Mall are also within 5 minutes. Cape Town Station is 6 minutes by foot.

HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
They had a pipe burst with no shower water for days we left early. The carpet was very old and beds hard. Staff was very nice and friendly.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Maria Angelica

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

anonymous

Liked: Staff & service
OK hostel in central location
Best part of this accommodation is the location! Central to nightlife, restaurants and citysightseeing hub. Facilities are not the greatest but cheap enough to look past. Overall decent hostel with a great view!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very central location and the standard of accommodation was high and good value for the price. Least said about the neighbourhood the better , although it is probably safer than it first appears .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Dave

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall, not bad. Anastasia, who checked us in was awesome. She was so helpful. The building was old and the elevators were iffy but it added to the adventure. If you can not sleep with noise, the street below is very noisy so it could be an issue for some.

8/10 Good

Diogo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I give HomeBase my seal of approval
The location in the city centre was great for me, but the room can be noisy for some people. I had the single "elephant" room in the new section and there was quite a bit of noise from the street, but I am a heavy sleeper so no problem for me. Excellent internet, stable and fast. Cereal, toast and coffee for breakfast, plus some addition like omelette for a small price. Helpful and friendly reception team. Great view from the top floor, I flew my drone from there and took this amazing picture. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly helpful staff
The staff were very friendly and helpful, you felt like part of the family. Free breakfast but is very basic but the cook will do you something extra for a charge. Is located in the centre of city with plenty of restaurants and night life,
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good backpacker hotel. It had a nice view of table mountain from the rooftop. The private room was comfortable and spacious. The staff were helpful and friendly. Not my favorite part of Long Street but it worked well with our budget.

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort