M&B Backpackers | Hostel in Cape Town

5.3 (218 Reviews) |   10 Bedrooms  5 Bathrooms  26 Guests
Bo'Kaap Hostel | M&B Backpackers

10 Bedroom Hostel in Bo'Kaap, Cape Town

Located conveniently in the center of Cape Town, M&B Backpackers has air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is located 1.3 miles from Robben Island Ferry, 2.2 miles from V&A Waterfront and 1.1 miles from CTICC. The property provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. At the hostel, all rooms have a closet. All rooms include a safety deposit box and some have city views. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot. Staff at M&B Backpackers are always available to provide information at the reception. Table Mountain is 3.8 miles from the accommodation, while Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is 7.8 miles from the property. Cape Town International Airport is 12 miles away.

M&B Backpackers is located in Cape Town.

This 10 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: TV, Sports/Activities, Restaurant, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 218 reviews with the average score of 5.3 . Coming to Cape Town and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 10 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Cape Town. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This M&B Backpackers in Cape Town is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “M&B Backpackers”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Coffee house on site
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Evening entertainment
  • Movie nights
  • Walking tours
  • Fitness center
General
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Designated smoking area
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Lockers
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Security alarm
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • First aid kits available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.25
Location:
7.75
Staff:
8.25
Facilities:
6.45
Comfort:
6.88
Cleanliness:
7
Lauren
Apr 10, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   5
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 6 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed
4-Bed Male Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Body soap, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Safe, Reading light, Privacy curtain

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine, Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

View

City view, View

Services

Executive lounge access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 6 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed
4-Bed Male Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Body soap, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Safe, Reading light, Privacy curtain

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine, Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

View

City view, View

Services

Executive lounge access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 6 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed
4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Body soap, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Safe, Reading light, Privacy curtain

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine, Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

View

Mountain view, View, City view

Services

Executive lounge access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 6 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed
4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Body soap, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Safe, Reading light, Privacy curtain

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine, Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

View

City view, View

Services

Executive lounge access

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Suite with Mountain View
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 6 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Suite with Mountain View

Bathroom

Towels, Conditioner, Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Safe, Reading light, Privacy curtain

Media & Technology

TV, Pay-per-view channels, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine, Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Walk-in closet, Linens

View

Mountain view, View, City view

Services

Executive lounge access

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe Family Suite
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 7 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Family Suite

Bathroom

Towels, Conditioner, Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Safe, Reading light, Privacy curtain

Media & Technology

TV, Pay-per-view channels, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine, Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Walk-in closet, Linens

View

Mountain view, View, City view

Services

Executive lounge access

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Suite with Mountain View
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 6 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Suite with Mountain View

Bathroom

Towels, Conditioner, Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Safe, Reading light, Privacy curtain

Media & Technology

TV, Pay-per-view channels, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine, Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Walk-in closet, Linens

View

Mountain view, View, City view

Services

Executive lounge access

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Deluxe Queen Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 6 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Queen Room

Bathroom

Towels, Conditioner, Toilet, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Safe, Reading light, Privacy curtain

Media & Technology

TV, Pay-per-view channels, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine, Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Walk-in closet, Linens

View

Mountain view, View, City view

Services

Executive lounge access

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 5 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet, Body soap, Shared bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Iron, Fire extinguisher, Safe, Reading light, Privacy curtain

Media & Technology

TV, Pay-per-view channels, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Kitchen

Dryer, Washing machine, Kitchen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Walk-in closet, Linens

View

View

Services

Executive lounge access

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Room amenities

Socket near the bed

Safety features

Air purifiers

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer

FAQ's

Is this M&B Backpackers pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at M&B Backpackers?

Check-in time for M&B Backpackers starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the M&B Backpackers have a swimming pool?

No, this M&B Backpackers does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in M&B Backpackers?

Best-rates for the M&B Backpackers starts from $29 per night with includes Designated Smoking Area, Accessibility, Wellness Facilities, Guest Services, Entertainment, Internet, Air Conditioner, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Laundry, TV, Sports/Activities, Restaurant, Breakfast, Kitchen with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is M&B Backpackers a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the M&B Backpackers wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the M&B Backpackers has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the M&B Backpackers?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the M&B Backpackers indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for M&B Backpackers?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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