Observatory Backpackers

235 Lower Main Road, Cape Town City Center, Cape Town, South Africa, 7925

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Room Types

Available from Thu 09 Jul 2026 to Fri 10 Jul 2026

1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

Room size: 20 m²/215 ft² Non-smoking Shower Shared bathroom
1 guest
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed

Room size: 20 m²/215 ft² Non-smoking
1 guest

About This Hotel

Observatory Backpackers

Observatory Backpackers

Wake up to the wonder of Cape Town with a stay at Observatory Backpackers, located only minutes from the heart of the city.
Observatory Backpackers provides the best in services and amenities to help make guests feel comfortable. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the hostel's free Wi-Fi internet access. Pre-plan your rides to and from the airport with the hostel's easy to book transportation services. The hostel provides shuttle services to help you find what you want in Cape Town.
Parking is available and free, provided by the hostel for guests with their own transportation. If you want seats to city's best entertainment, you can get help through the hostel's tours. The hostel's on-site laundry service helps you keep your favorite travel outfits clean so you can pack less. In-room conveniences include daily housekeeping, so you can relax and enjoy your stay.
Smoking is restricted to the designated smoking areas.
Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and essential amenities. The hostel provides linen service in some rooms for the benefit of guests. Keep your entertainment options wide, even in your room, with a range of facilities, including television available in select rooms. The hostel also provides guests with a coffee or tea maker in some rooms.
Observatory Backpackers also provides towels in some of its bathrooms for your convenience.


Dining and things to do

Start your vacation days in the best possible way. Begin every morning of your stay with an in-house breakfast. If you're truly selective about eating, you'll be grateful for the in-house BBQ facilities and shared kitchen available here.
Observatory Backpackers offers wonderful recreational facilities for guests to enjoy. Have some relaxing fun with family and friends at the shared lounge and TV area.


Around the property

Visit the sights and local attractions of Cape Town during your stay at the hostel. Nearby you'll also find Victoria & Alfred Waterfront located 5.4 km away where local boats are harbored and where you can see the ocean.


Reasons to stay here

Rooms here are cheaper than 96% of accommodations in the city.
This hostel's food and dining score higher than 97% of accommodations in the city.
Room comfort is said to be outstanding here, scoring higher than 98% of accommodations in the city.

What's Included

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from: 13:00
Check-out until: 10:30
Reception open until: 00:00

Extras

Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee: 0 ZAR

The property

Non-smoking rooms/floors: YES
Number of rooms: 11

Child Policies

Children 0-5 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding.

Facilities & Amenities

Balcony/terrace
Surrounding environment
Free WiFi Available throughout
Activities Tennis, Sauna, Gym
Parking Nearby available

Highlights

470 meters to public transportation

Observatory is within 470 meters

Shopping and Markets

Table Mountain

Restaurants

Location

235 Lower Main Road, Cape Town City Center, Cape Town, South Africa, 7925

Guest Reviews

6.5

Good

Guest score out of 10