Room Types
Available from
Thu 09 Jul 2026
to
Fri 10 Jul 2026
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
Free WiFi
Available throughout
Activities
Tennis, Sauna, Gym
Highlights
470 meters to public transportation
Observatory is within 470 meters
Location
235 Lower Main Road, Cape Town City Center, Cape Town, South Africa, 7925
Guest Reviews
6.5
Good
Guest score out of 10
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