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Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel

4.0 star property
Upscale Cape Town hostel in Cape Town City Centre with 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Double Room 9
Female's 6 Sleeper Dorm C | Bathroom
Bar (on property)
Double Room 10
Reviews
6.8

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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Map
48 Hout Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000
  • Popular LocationLong Street1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Town International Convention Centre11 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Town Cruise Terminal3 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)15 min drive
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Room options

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Double Room 10

Double Room 10

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Male's 12 Sleeper Dorm

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Beds

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Female's 10 Sleeper Dorm

Female's 10 Sleeper Dorm

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 9.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Female's 6 Sleeper Dorm C

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room 8

Double Room 8

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room 9

Double Room 9

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Male's 6 Sleeper Dorm

Male's 6 Sleeper Dorm

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Male 6 Sleeper Dorm B

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Female's 4 sleeper Dorm

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 0.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Cape Town

Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel is located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cape Town Stadium or Newlands Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Long Street - 1 min walk
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 11 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 Intl. Airport (CPT) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 2 min walk
  • Kamili Coffee - 2 min walk
  • Thirty Ate - 2 min walk
  • Tiger's Milk - 1 min walk
  • Butter - 2 min walk

About this property

Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel

Upscale hostel located in Cape Town City Centre
Close to Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre, Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and a TV in reception
  • A computer station, concierge services and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German, Xhosa

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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel Cape Town
Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Does Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 11 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jeffry

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place situated downtown. Not best area at night but fine during the day. Right next to the market and some restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
safe and friendly
the locked gate was a nice touch when my friend and I were followed home from some aggressive bar patrons. the staff was very friendly and accommodating. they are thoughtful enough to have water and beer for sale in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, great staff
I stayed at Forty8 for 5 nights and it was a very pleasant stay. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. The rooms and bathrooms were always kept clean, even at full capacity. The kitchen was spacious and also a nice place to chill. The only thing I would recommend is to be able to play a different channel in the kitchen than in the reception area because the guys spent a lot of time watching soccer
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
清算済みなのにも関わらず、請求してきて(よくあるが)、その後の確認もあいまい。 いい加減さが全面に出ているスタッフで、それが宿に出ている。 ・キッチンはあるけれどシンクがない（水がない、洗えない） ・Wifiはつながらず、「一度リセットしてみて」と頼んでも対応なし ・貴重品入れはベッド下に一応あるものの、金属製の箱のそれは錆ていて、中はごみと埃まみれで死んだゴキブリがいた ・駅もバス停も近く、ロングストリートにも近いので立地だけはよい
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better watch your belongings
We spent two nights in this hostel. The first problem appeared at check-in, when the rate was a different than expedia told us. The staff was very cooperative and clarified this issue with expedia. The second problem was, that my girlfriend and me couldn't stay in one dorm which was other than we booked it. The major issue was, that someone stole my smartphone which I charged under my pillow while sleeping. I don't give any responsibility to the staff, but the doors of the room don't lock automatically and if anyone forgets to lock the door anyone can enter. This happend quite a lot of times in the night. At least we didn't feel any vibe in this hostel.

2/10 Terrible

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness
TO MUCH NOISE!!!
The hostel was ok! But many drunk people in the room!!! 2 fights in one day!!! To much noise!!!

8/10 Good

Jeppe

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Godt område - ok hotel.
Ok værelse. Seperat bad og toilet, upraktisk at skulle på toilet og bad på etage under. God service, godt område. Ingen morgenmad. Aircondition på værelse dejligt. Nogenlunde rent, ikke kriminelt.