FORTY8 BACKPACKERS HOTEL, Cape Town

Forty8 Backpackers Hotel - A budget-friendly stay in Bo-Kaap with dormitory and private rooms, city views, and shared bathrooms

Forty8 Backpackers Hotel offers dormitory-style and private double rooms in Bo-Kaap, a district known for its narrow cobbled streets and colorful houses. The air-conditioned dormitory rooms accommodate 4 to 12 guests, with some featuring balconies or city views, while private double rooms include flat-screen TVs and parquet flooring. Shared bathrooms are standard across accommodations. Nearby landmarks include Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village (0.5 miles), Koopmans-de Wet House (0.5 miles), and Greenmarket Square (0.5 miles). Guests can explore Malay cuisine in the area, with dining options like Chefs Warehouse and Barans Kurdish Restaurant within 0.5 miles. The hotel provides basic amenities but lacks on-site dining or leisure facilities.

Pros

The Bo-Kaap location offers easy access to colorful streets and Malay cuisine.

Budget-friendly dormitory and private rooms with air conditioning.

Close proximity to landmarks like Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village and Greenmarket Square.

Cons

Shared bathrooms may not suit all guests.

No on-site restaurant or leisure facilities.