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HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with bar/lounge, near Cape Town Cruise Terminal

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Property amenity
Sports bar
Standard Twin En-suite
Interior entrance
Food and drink

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (4)

  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • BBQ(s)

Room options

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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

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

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

Standard Double Shared

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Shared

Standard Twin Shared

Highlights

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

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Standard Triple Shared

Standard Triple Shared

Highlights

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

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Standard Mixed Dormitory

Standard Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

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

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Triple Ensuite

Triple Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Luxury Double En-Suite

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

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

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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4 Sleeper Dormitory

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

Standard Twin En-suite

Highlights

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

Map
37 Strand Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

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

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 24 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 6 min walk
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 18 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Village Idiot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tiger's Milk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪VIXI Social House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel

When you stay at HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Camps Bay Beach. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Xhosa, Zulu

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 220 per person (one way)

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

Does HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 220 per person one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (14-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing.
What's the area around HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel like?
HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel is in Cape Town City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Cape Town Station and 2 minutes' walk from Bree Street.

HomeBase Cape Town Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

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.
9-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Maria Angelica, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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!
anonymous, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 .
Peter, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Diogo, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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,
4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Convenient hostel in the middle of the city
We had booked a room when with en-suite bathroom but when we reached there they said that there was some mismatch between what was shown on the hotels.com site and what they offered. They didn't have any en-suite rooms vacant so we had to settle for room with shared facilities. Apart from this, we didn't have any other issues. The room itself was clean and compact. The had complimentary breakfast of cereal, toast and coffee/tea in the mornings. The location of the hostel is very convenient for local sightseeing and food and drink.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient
The service was amazing
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Classic hostel atmosphere. Easy to network with other like-minded travelers at the hostel terrace and common areas. The staff was very friendly and helped me with all my queries and reservations. The location is perfect - walkable distance from all Long Street restaurant and bars. But it can also get slightly noisy at night due to its proximity. WiFi was slightly slow in the room but there is good connectivity at the front desk. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay at HomeBase.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient and clean
it was great-!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

muitos pontos positivos e alguns negativos
O hostel é muito bem localizado e ocupa 4 andares de um edificio (do 4 ao 7 andar). O terraço é o ponto forte do hostel, pela linda vista. O atendimento da recepção é ótimo. Vários hóspedes deste hostel estão há meses hospedados (seja por motivo de estudo ou trabalho). Devido a isso, caracterizo este hostel como um local calmo, tranquilo, sem festas e sem grande rotatividade de pessoas. Esse é um hostel para quem quer mais tranquilidade, tanto que o próprio hostel não oferece atividades de interação. O café da manhã é simples e bem saboroso. Há sempre dois tipos de pães, margarina, geleia, cereais, café, leite e chá. O café, o leite e o chá ficam disponíveis 24h. Fiquei no quarto andar, num quarto de 4 camas. O quarto era ótimo: ótimo colchão e cama, ar condicionado, lokers espaçosos, quarto grande, banheiros limpos. No entanto, o quarto não era limpado com regularidade. Fiquei 24 dias no hostel, e a roupa de cama que deveria ser trocada de 5 em 5 dias (segundo eles) só foi trocada 2 vezes (a segunda vez foi porque eu pedi). A internet nas primeiras semanas era excelente. No entanto, nas duas últimas semanas que estive, decaiu em velocidade e conexão. O hostel oferece serviço de lavagem de roupa a um preço econômico, o que facilita bastante. Um ponto realmente negativo foi a quebra do elevador. Quando fui embora do hostel, o elevador estava quebrado há 5 dias. Tenho problema no joelho e isso atrapalhou bastante a minha acessibilidade.
25-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bon backpacker
Très bon backpacker, bonne ambiance et rooftop très sympa
Thibault, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

YONGDA, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Quarto Feminino
O hostel fica localizado ao lado da Long Street. A facilidade de deslocamento é grande. A parte ruim são as baratas no quarto.
Suellen, 18-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Vale o custo x benefício
Muito bem localizado. Quarto casal luxo é amplo, banheiro muito bom. Funcionários sempre dispostos a ajudar. Vale o custo benefício.
João Victor, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

中心部、スタッフがフレンドリー
中心部の繁華街に位置している。ツアーはスタッフにおすすめされたものをチョイスしたらすごく楽しくて満足。受付で予約可能。スーパーも近い。朝ごはんは簡素。
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

August Malthe Peter, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

super zentral, tolles Team
Ich würde es auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen. Super nette Leute dort. Wir hatten ein DZ, leider direkt auf der Sand Street, dh. es war auch dementsprechend laut, das ist aber auch der einzige Minuspunkt. Frühstück war ausreichend und gut, es gab Toastbrot mit Butter und Marmelade, Cornflakes, Kaffee & Tea und frischgebackene Muffins.
Kerstin, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Allt var bra, fint och mysigt. Det enda jag kan säga något om var att ljudnivån var ganska hög från korridor och gatan, men det är kanske något man räknar med om man är mer van än jag att bo på hostel. Är över lag väldigt nöjd med min vistelse.
Hannah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Hostal céntrico pero muy ruidoso
Ubicación en el centro de la ciudad lindando con zona peligrosa por las noches. Habitación sucia con pelos en el baño y mucho ruido x la noche.
tamyrider, 2-night trip
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