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Wanderlust Backpackers

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

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Garden
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Free daily self-serve breakfast
Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
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

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory (3 Bunk Beds)

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

What's nearby

  • Groote Schuur Hospital - 12 min walk
  • University of Cape Town - 2 min drive
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 7 min drive
  • Long Street - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Black River Park - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stones - Observatory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Obz Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cocoa Cha Chi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ground Zero - Marley Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Wanderlust Backpackers

Hostel located in Observatory
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 barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • 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
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

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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 Old Biscuit Mill are also within 2 mi (3 km). Observatory Station is only a 2-minute walk and Mowbray Station is 15 minutes.

Wanderlust Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Edwin

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