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V & A Backpackers

Property class: 3

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a microwave, a slow cooker, and a sink.
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A building with a grey exterior, a white decorative column, and a window with metal bars.
A bunk bed with a lower bunk and a storage drawer, white bedding, and a wooden floor.
A courtyard with tiled flooring, a wooden fence, and a white column.

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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336 Victoria Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, Western Cape, 7925
  • Place, District 6
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Biscuit Mill
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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A bunk bed with a lower bunk and a single bed, both with white bedding. There is a small drawer under the lower bunk.

Economy Shared Dormitory, Patio, City View

  • City view
  • 135 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a window with curtains.

Economy Shared Dormitory, Patio, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

A stay at V & A Backpackers places you in the heart of Cape Town, within a 5-minute drive of University of Cape Town and Cape Town International Convention Centre. .This guesthouse is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Long Street and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Two Oceans Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • District 6 - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Old Biscuit Mill - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • What If The World - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Table Mountain National Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cape Town Science Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 10 min drive
  • Salt River Station - 14 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Connection - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stellski Cafe and Coffee Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Akoo Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Devil's Peak Brewing Company (The Taproom) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Pot Luck Club & Gallery - ‬11 min walk

About this property

V & A Backpackers

V & A Backpackers offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Cape Town guesthouse provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This guesthouse also features shopping on site, a communal living room, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of V & A Backpackers. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Separate sitting area
  • Washing machine
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

V & A Backpackers Guesthouse

V & A Backpackers Western Cape

V & A Backpackers Guesthouse Western Cape

V & A Backpackers Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Gabrielle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026