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Wanderlust Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Cape Town with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily self-serve breakfast
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Wanderlust Backpackers in Observatory offers practical comforts for travelers: free self-serve breakfast, in-room WiFi, and laundry facilities. Enjoy the peaceful garden retreat after exploring, and connect with fellow travelers at the barbecue area.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory (2 Bunk Beds) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory (2 Bunk Beds)

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Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory (3 Bunk Beds)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory (4 Bunk Beds)

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Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Refrigerator
Premium bedding
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
93 Station Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 1 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 12 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 16 min drive

About this property

Wanderlust Backpackers

Hostel near Cape Town International Convention Centre
At Wanderlust Backpackers, you can look forward to free self-serve breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Wanderlust Backpackers have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens
  • Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wanderlust Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wanderlust Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wanderlust Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wanderlust Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Wanderlust Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Wanderlust Backpackers located?

Located in Observatory, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Groote Schuur Hospital and Table Mountain National Park. University of Cape Town and District 6 are also within 2 mi (3 km). Observatory Station is only a 2-minute walk and Mowbray Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Wanderlust Backpackers Reviews

6.0

8.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Location

4.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2019