The Backpack Hostel Hotel Shuttles

The ideal choice for those traveling on a budget, The Backpack Hostel Cape Town offers a fun trustworthy atmosphere along downtown’s acclaimed Lower Buitengracht Street. An array of sleeping situations are offered, including female-only dorms, mixed dorms and private studios that offer apartment-style living. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast are also added as an extra perk, in addition to a social lounge area and colorful outdoor pool. The most priceless perk of the hotel is the shuttles to Cape Town International Airport, while a few bus routes along Orange Street offer relatively convenient transfers across town. If you’ve got the funds, consider private vehicle rentals to see extraordinary outskirts such as Table Mountain National Park, or get dropped off to the beaches of Cape Peninsula via commitment-free taxis or local personal drivers.

With walking-distance to Signal Hill as well as various urban restaurants, shopping malls and museums, The Backpack Hostel is mainly visited because it offers the best of both worlds. Start the morning with breakfast in the lobby, afterward moving onto the landmarks surrounding The Company’s Garden, a historic green space filled with old statues and adjacent exhibits such as the South African National Gallery and Iziko South African Museum - at the park’s core is also The Company’s Garden Cafe, home to fresh-brewed coffee and fun on-the-go eats. For more fun exhibits, continue north toward Wale Street for local artworks showcased at The Cape Gallery as well as vibrant street-side souvenirs sold through the architectural-rich Greenmarket Square. Watch the sun fall over the city by climbing Signal Hill at the end of the day, discovering surreal views from the top’s observation lookout, or even considering a scenic paragliding adventure from one of many tour agencies waiting at the top.