Forty8 Backpackers Hotel, Cape Town ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

48 Hout Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8000

Forty48 Backpackers Hotel, a budget-friendly accommodation option, offers essential amenities in a vibrant district known for its colorful houses. The hotel features both dormitory-style and private rooms, catering to different guest preferences.

Rooms & Facilities

Rooms at Forty48 Backpackers Hotel include air-conditioned double rooms and dormitory accommodations with options for male and female guests. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, parquet flooring, and access to shared bathrooms.

Dining & Nearby Options

On-site dining options are available, along with a variety of restaurants within a 0.5 miles radius, including Chefs Warehouse and Burger & Lobster. Guests can experience local Malay cuisine in the nearby area.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure and activities include exploration of Bo-Kaap's rich cultural heritage and easy access to landmarks such as the Bo-Kaap Museum and Greenmarket Square, both within a 0.5 miles distance. Cape Town Stadium is 1 miles away, offering additional entertainment options.

Transportation & Local Area

Transportation options include nearby bus stops, with the Strand bus station just a 1-minute walk away. The Cape Town train station is approximately 14 minutes away on foot, facilitating easy travel throughout the city.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Large Double Room

Max:

2 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

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Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Double Room 7

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2 persons

30 m²

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1 Double bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Getting around

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City Centre

Cape Town400 m

Airports

Cape Town International (CPT) 19.2 km

Train

Woodstock Railway Station 2.4 km

Salt River Railway Station 4.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Kitchen facilities

Air conditioning

General

Free Wi-Fi

Services

Shuttle service

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

48 Hout Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8000

Map view

48 Hout Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8000

City landmarks

Castle

Castle of Good Hope

1.2 km

Museum

District Six Museum

1.2 km

Museum

Bo-Kaap Museum

650 m

Store

Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village

730 m

Stadium

Cape Town Stadium

2.1 km

Aquarium

Two Oceans Aquarium

2.1 km

Gallery

South African National Gallery

1.4 km

Museum

Slave Lodge Museum

800 m

Convention Centre

Cape Town International Convention Centre

890 m

Gallery

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

1.5 km

Museum

South African Jewish Museum

1.5 km

Planetarium

Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium

1.3 km

Library

National Library Of South Africa

760 m

Mountain

Signal Hill

2.4 km

Church

St George's Cathedral

740 m

Theatre

Labia Theatre

1.5 km

Gallery

Rust en Vreugd

940 m

Military Road Signal Hill

Noon Day Gun

1.5 km

Darling St

Cape Town City Hall

850 m

Nearby

Square

Greenmarket Square

440 m

Museum

Koopmans-de Wet House

160 m

Bree Street

430 m

Square

Church Square

380 m

Mall

Saint Georges Mall

300 m

Cape Town CentralSouth Africa

Adderley Street

340 m

Old Town House 6 Greenmarket Square

Michaelis Collection at the Iziko Old Town House

110 m

Theatre

The African Dance Theatre

550 m

61A Shortmarket Street

Avoova

180 m

Museum

Iziko Maritime Centre

220 m

Gallery

The African Portrait Art Gallery

250 m

Restaurants

Eastern Food Bazaar

470 m

96 Longmarket Street The Wellington

Rosa Bakery

140 m

70 Shortmarket Street

Stellski Coffee Bar

130 m

59 Loop Street Cape Town

Honeybun

200 m

54 Short Market street Cape Town Green Market Square

Molten Toffee Longmarket

200 m

161 Longmarket Street Just Off Long Street

I Love Coffee Shop

60 m

78 Strand Street

The Food Lover's Market

310 m

122 Saint Georges Mall

The Daily Coffee Cafe Cape Town

310 m

58 Strand Street Picbel Parkade

Bowls on Bree

300 m

103A Bree Street Up the stairs to the 2nd floor.

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