M & B Backpackers

City-center hostel within walking distance of Long Street

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In the heart of Cape Town City Centre, M & B Backpackers offers a vibrant stay with designer stores on site and dry cleaning/laundry services. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy free self parking, and take advantage of tour assistance from the 24-hour front desk.

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (8)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Lockers available

Room options

Shower, towels
The Karoo Male Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Karoo Male Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Karoo Male Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Karoo Male Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, towels
Drakensberg Female Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Drakensberg Female Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Drakensberg Female Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Drakensberg Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, towels
Bo-Kaap Female Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bo-Kaap Female Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bo-Kaap Female Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bo-Kaap Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, towels
The Kruger Park Male Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Kruger Park Male Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Kruger Park Male Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Kruger Park Male Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, printers
Lionshead En-Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lionshead En-Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lionshead En-Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lionshead En-Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Signal Hill En-Suite | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Signal Hill En-Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Signal Hill En-Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Signal Hill En-Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signal Hill En-Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Ubuntu 46664 Family En-Suite | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Ubuntu 46664 Family En-Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Ubuntu 46664 Family En-Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, printers

Ubuntu 46664 Family En-Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Table Mountain En-Suite | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Table Mountain En-Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Table Mountain En-Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Table Mountain En-Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Table Mountain En-Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, towels
TsiTsikamma Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TsiTsikamma Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TsiTsikamma Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

TsiTsikamma Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, towels
The Craddle Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, printers
32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, printers

The Craddle Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bathrooms
Local meal delivery service
Digital channels
Printer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
61 Wale St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Bo Kaap Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bree Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Long Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kloof Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 20 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 14 min walk
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honest Chocolate Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Iron Steak And Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bodega Ramen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ladder - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gin Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

M & B Backpackers

M & B Backpackers puts you just a 5-minute drive from Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Guests will have free perks like WiFi, self parking, and wired internet. Also, Cape Town Stadium and Canal Walk Shopping Centre are within a short drive.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Private winery tours
  • Winery tours nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • Designer stores on site
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Printer

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, American Express

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at M & B Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at M & B Backpackers?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at M & B Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at M & B Backpackers?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (14-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around M & B Backpackers like?

M & B Backpackers is in Cape Town City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Long Street and 17 minutes' walk from Cape Town International Convention Centre.

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