Reviews of City view BackPakers Capetown
61 Wale Street, Cape Town CBD, 8000 Cape Town, South Africa
#218 of 224 hotels in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 106 hostel reviews
4.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
5.7
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Comfort
5.6
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Location
7.0
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Facilities
5.4
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Staff
6.7
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Value for money
6.1
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Free Wifi
5.5
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Reviewed: April 7, 2025
Aluvinient
Zimbabwe1 review4.0Disappointing- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They did not change linen I have stayed there for more than a month before my last trip. I paid online 2 days before only when I got there around 11 pm to check in and the room was sold out the guy on duty had to book me another place to sleep for a night at the Rehobot guest house. Come back the following day to check in around 1pm the bad was not prepared I had to wait again. They were lazy to change the bed linen so frustrating. Instead they were complaining about why I paid online they prefer people who pay with cash onsite. 1 of the showers has a blockage something they can fix Cleanliness is a problem. Now I know there is an option for pictures who like to share next time
The mattresses are still comfortable and the place is in a good location Roommates good
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 2, 2025
Louw
South Africa17 Reviews8 helpful votes6.0“affordable got 40% discount for the stay, staff was pleasant but no privacy in rooms, its very smal”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 31 nights
The bed was not comfortable , and other beds were to close to each other. a snoring person sounded like we are in the same bed, very young crew a shared a room with, on weekend they came in drunk talking loud and being noisy. Access is strictly controlled by the host which sleep at reception so if you go out late you have to buzz and wait until they wake up and open up for you, this was a problem as there are homeless wondering guys out front waiting out late is not safe.
Location very central in town. There's a fridge i could store my beverages and other food with ease. Most people had long stay and there was not a fear of losing items, but we always need to look after our things.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Hloniphile
South Africa1 review4.0Disappointing- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Sharing bed room with people I don't know I was not comfortable at all
Saftey
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: February 12, 2025
Aldrin
Namibia1 review5.0Fair- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 11 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Difficult to access when you go out
Friendly and accommodating staff
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: December 22, 2024
Apollus
Namibia1 review5.0“Good”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathroom shower drain slowly while you busy bathing so needs maintenance for blockage.
Good location
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: December 6, 2024
Mikhail
South Africa5 Reviews1 helpful vote5.0Fair- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Kitchen not good, and so loud sometimes.
If you want sleep just one night, its normal hostel, but not for long time
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 1, 2024
Patience
South Africa2 Reviews4 helpful votes4.0“It was a terrible loud experience. the place is unclean and very loud”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I didn't like the smoking, They smoke in the indoor toilets and the house smells like smoke. The television is always so loud from morning til midnight. there are no boundaries between male staff going into ladies domantry rooms.
The property is in a good location but there is a lot of misunderstanding, the staff prefers in person booking over online booking because the money is more when you pay cash. They dont charge sheets or make the beds when someone checks out. The noise in the building is unabareable, if you are someone who likes so peace and quiet I would not recommend the place. Theeres a lady staff who shouts wake up to people before check out time.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: October 25, 2024
Sne
South Africa2 Reviews2 helpful votes4.0Disappointing- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The swap and changing of rooms, being moved from one room to another. The were no locking cupboard with strangers, I was afraid my clothes would be lost.
The staff was amazing and so understanding.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 24, 2024
Shahrukh
Bangladesh11 Reviews4 helpful votes4.0Disappointing- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no facilities whatsoever. There's no charging point. You need to carry your own multi plug and adapter. Even universal adapters can't be used in SA. The washroom didn’t seem hygienic. There's no hand wash or anything there. There are no proper lockers in the room. Overall it was a disappointing stay.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 12, 2024
Dzungudzo
Zimbabwe1 review1 helpful vote5.0“I can say if you’re coming to have funny it’s good accommodation for sleeping purposes and it’s very cool if you’re shar”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathrooms smelled funny and too tiny
It’s real value for money if you’re staying in the dormitory as a group not with strangers
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 6, 2024
Mzimela
South Africa1 review2 helpful votes5.0Fair- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lift was not working Cocroaches in the kitchen
There was no breakfast
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: September 19, 2024
Jacobs
Namibia4 Reviews5.0Fair- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 15 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No control over who comes in and out....Too noisy
The staff was okay
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 12, 2024
Mr
South Africa1 review3 helpful votes5.0Fair- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I didn't like getting bothered while I was changing clothes. The staff was a bit demanding I open my door!
Air-conditioned rooms and clean
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: July 25, 2024
Monique
South Africa1 review1 helpful vote4.0Disappointing- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Smelling in the room people keeping old food, the lady who's works at this place made big noise !! Receptionist was nice atleast, they can do better!
The area
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: August 31, 2025
Itumeleng
South Africa5 Reviews9.0“Good”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Towels
The view
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Hakeem
South Africa1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Nice
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 6, 2025
Itumeleng
South Africa5 Reviews8.0“Incredible”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Location
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: July 4, 2025
Edgar
South Africa2 Reviews1.0“The worst thing”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The beds, Bathrooms, the stuff, basically everything about the place was horrible
Nothing at all
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: May 28, 2025
Thamsanqa
South Africa11 Reviews1.0“The check in process was a bit awkward, the rooms are not tidy, the doors never lock”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I never felt safe
Shower
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 19, 2025
Mvelisi
South Africa6 Reviews3.0“One to forget”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Management of the place, staff no manners
Location good
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 5, 2025
Mondli
South Africa3 Reviews1.0Very Poor- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I booked in January and was told on arrival on 05 April that they were fully booked, I was taken somewhere else to sleep
Nothing.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Jantjie
South Africa1 review1.0Very Poor- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 30 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff insinuating that I used vulgar word "FOTSEK" when I'm high of cannabis and from drinking alcohol while the manager was selling other clients to woman and taking bribes, the manager does not even know how to great you and always asking personal questions and about clients ins and outs. Worst Backpackers I've been to, I even recommend Happy 🦏 Rhino Hotel in Loop Street as it tries it's best to accommodate everyone with same treatment and respect, though they don't have electricity. I thank God for leaving such toxic place that rips you from yourself and your focus.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 13, 2025
Yuta
Japan94 Reviews10 helpful votes1.0“Dirty”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Dirty They never change linen
Dirty
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 4, 2025
Ziyanda
South Africa3 Reviews1.0Very Poor- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
When I arrived to check in i was told that the place had been fully booked. Mind you that I had paid already. So, I was then left without a place to stay. Requested for a refund but never received it.
Stayed in February 2025
