- Cape Town City Centre
Cape Town city centre is filled with backpacking lodges and if you are after the heart beat of Cape Town city centre then look no further and find a Backpackers in Cape Town city centre. Most places are a quick stagger to pubs, clubs and happenings.....
- Cape Town City Bowl
Some of Cape Town's best backpackers are nestled here which is just above the Cape Town city centre on the slopes of Table Mountain and overlooking Cape Town and the harbour, these residential suburbs are fairly laid-back, quiet and surrounded by plenty of greenery, lush gardens and parks.
- Cape Town Bo Kaap
This area lies just above the city centre and is also known as the Malay quarter. Today it is a colourful kaleidoscope with hints of Cape Town's yesteryear peeping through the architecture. There are no backpackers here.
- Green Point
Neighbouring the busy suburb of Sea Point, Green Point has much the same setting and vibe as Sea Point, overlooking the icy Atlantic seaboard and backing up against the mountain. Many backpackers make Green Point their home whilst visiting the Mother City.
- Sea Point
Situated on the icy Atlantic seaboard close to the Cape Town beaches Sea Point stretches along the beachfront and up against the mountain. It is densely populated with apartments, peppered with restaurants and bars and has a thriving nightlife.
- Observatory
The heartbeat of student life in Cape Town, spunky Observatory has an excellent local atmosphere and a lively vibe. It's jam-packed with snappy music and pool venues and has a gob-smacking choice of restaurants.
- Claremont
This is one of Cape Town's older suburbs which has a well developed entertainment and shopping infrastructure. There are no backpackers here.
- Northern Beaches
Along the Atlantic coastline, heading northwards towards the West Coast and Namibia you'll find miles of beach…There's Google map here.
- Muizenberg and Kalk Bay
Muizenberg beach is a surfer's paradise, with the best learner surf waves in the Cape. You'll find the Google map to the Southern Peninsula on this page.
- Simon's Town
This is where we've chosen to live, so it's gotta be groovy. It's the last village before Cape Point on the eastern side of the peninsula and very quaint. Not to mention romantic with its panoramic views over the Simon's Town navy and picturesque yacht basin.
- Camps Bay
This is the perfect place from which to watch the sun go down - whether it's from the white sandy beach or one of the many bars or restuarants that line the beach front. There are no backpackers here.
- Hout Bay
It's about 15km from town and the entry point to the famous Chapman's Peak Drive. It's a little self-contained village with everything you need - restaurants, shops, auto banks and is close to plenty of good hikes and sunset drink slurping spots. There are no backpackers here.
Scarborough and Kommetjie
Scarborough is one of the last suburbs you’ll find before Cape Point. It's a very quiet with wonderful stretches of wild beaches, incredible mountain walks and an oddly shaped landmark known as Camel Rock. It takes about 45 minutes to drive into Cape Town from here.
Last Bits Of Civilization
Lying on the Atlantic side of the Peninsula, Scarborough borders on the Cape Point Nature Reserve. There are a couple of pubs and restaurants and no shop so this is more like a little village than a suburb of Cape Town. If you want to get out into nature, are self-sufficient and have your own transport, this is a perfect getaway. If you're a concrete jungle bunny, don't hop this way. Kommetjie is a little closer to civilisation but is still a small town - with an awesome beach. And some great surf…
Lying on the Atlantic side of the Peninsula, Scarborough borders on the Cape Point Nature Reserve. There are a couple of pubs and restaurants and no shop so this is more like a little village than a suburb of Cape Town. If you want to get out into nature, are self-sufficient and have your own transport, this is a perfect getaway. If you're a concrete jungle bunny, don't hop this way. Kommetjie is a little closer to civilisation but is still a small town - with an awesome beach. And some great surf…
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Places to Stay
- Fynbos Ecolodge
Spend time with nature.
- Villekulla Easy Living Lodge
A great backpackers to stay at if you are an ndependent self-drive. Awsome surf breaks nearby....
What to do
- Masiphumele Township Tours
“Please come and experience what life is like for my brothers and sisters in the township and I will describe to you what has changed in recent years since democracy.”
- Masiphumelele Township Tours
Deal directly with a township guide.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
A Johannesburg backpackers which is where it’s rumoured that Ghandi stayed here 100 years ago.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
Escape into the mountains and enjoy some wine tasting.
(Tulbaghcape,Wine Region)
Do Jo'burg and surrounds in depth.
(Johannesburg,Johannesburg)
This is Cape Town's original backpackers
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Safaris leaving from Gauteng and travelling to Victoria Falls via Botswana.
(Victoria Falls,Zimbabwe and Zambia)
Ashanti backpackers is one of Cape Town's biggest hostels. They are a Cape Town backpackers which is busy, organised and knowledgeable and have a great building in a good location near the city centre of Cape Town.
(Cape Town City Bowl,Cape Town)
This Kimbeley backpackers lodge offers budget accommodation in extensive well wooded grounds.
(Kimberley,Northern Cape)
This East London bestablishment is excellent value, offering self catering accommodation near the beach or in Gonubie
(Gonubie Eastern Cape,Sunshine Coast)
This new lodge is the Strand's only backpacker.
(Gordon's Bay and Strand,Wine Region)
This Addo backpackers is situated outside Port Elizabeth and close to the Addo National Park.
(Addo Elephant Park,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
