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“Don't be fooled by the 'backpacker' tag, there are eight en-suite double rooms and one family room! This hotel offers superb service, ensuring your stay in Cape Town is an unforgettable one, all activities booked at the drop of a hat. Communal kitchen, living, dining, and outdoor braai. Great fun.”

“Don't be fooled by the 'backpacker' tag, there are eight en-suite double rooms and one family room! This hotel offers superb service, ensuring your stay in Cape Town is an unforgettable one, all activities booked at the drop of a hat. Communal kitchen, living, dining, and outdoor braai. Great fun.”

Recommended For

  • Families
  • The charming family rooms sleep up to four and come with private ensuite bathroom.
  • Local exploring
  • Five minutes walk from The Waterfront you are excellently located
  • Groups
  • The dorms are ideal accommodation for groups of friends
  • Other Activities
  • The hotel boasts an excellent concierge, and they'll be happy to help book any excursions
  • Sights nearby
  • The MyCiti bus line, is just outside, and connects you to most of the city’s top sites
  • Close to nightlife
  • The Waterfront is just a five minute walk from the hotel
  • Trekking
  • Hike up to 'The Table Top' - the top of Table Mountain
  • Cycling
  • Bikes are available to rent to explore the local area
  • Self catering
  • Shared kitchen
  • Less £
  • No restaurant
  • Full of character
  • Family Suites
  • Intimate
  • Child friendly
  • Quirky
  • Boutique
  • Townhouse

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Free of charge
  • Airport transfer
  • Free of charge
  • Swimming Pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Walking distance restaurants
  • Communal Dining
  • No pets
  • Library
  • No restaurant
  • Family Suites
  • Safe
  • Wifi
  • Air conditioning
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Concierge
  • Sitting Room
  • Child friendly

Activities

  • Other Activities
  • The hotel boasts an excellent concierge, and they'll be happy to help book any excursions
  • Sights nearby
  • The MyCiti bus line, is just outside, and connects you to most of the city’s top sites
  • Close to nightlife
  • The Waterfront is just a five minute walk from the hotel
  • Trekking
  • Hike up to 'The Table Top' - the top of Table Mountain
  • Cycling
  • Bikes are available to rent to explore the local area

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The B.I.G. Backpackers

B.I.G. is a wonderful hybrid backpacker and b&b, with 12 en-suite private double/triple/family rooms, six en-suite dorms and the most engaging hosts you could hope for. A fun, vibrant, affordable option that will introduce you to the best the city has to offer.

Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)

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