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Forty8 Backpackers Hotel Cape Town, Cape Town

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

48 Hout Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8000
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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 King Room
Max:
2 persons
40 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
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King Room
Max:
2 persons
40 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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King Room
Max:
2 persons
30 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
Cape Town1400 ft
Airports
Cape Town International (CPT) 11.9 mi
Train
Woodstock Railway Station 1.5 mi
Salt River Railway Station 2.5 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Free Wi-Fi

Services

  • Shuttle service

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

48 Hout Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8000
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48 Hout Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8000
Nearby
Square
Greenmarket Square
1500 ft
Museums
Koopmans-de Wet House
600 ft
Bree Street
1500 ft
Square
Church Square
1300 ft
Mall
Saint Georges Mall
1000 ft
Cape Town CentralSouth Africa
Adderley Street
1200 ft
Old Town House 6 Greenmarket Square
Michaelis Collection at the Iziko Old Town House
400 ft
Broadway Theatre
The African Dance Theatre
1900 ft
61A Shortmarket Street
Avoova
600 ft
Museums
Iziko Maritime Centre
800 ft
Gallery
The African Portrait Art Gallery
900 ft
Restaurants
Eastern Food Bazaar
1600 ft
96 Longmarket Street The Wellington
Rosa Bakery
500 ft
70 Shortmarket Street
Stellski Coffee Bar
500 ft
59 Loop Street Cape Town
Honeybun
700 ft
54 Short Market street Cape Town Green Market Square
Molten Toffee Longmarket
700 ft
161 Longmarket Street Just Off Long Street
I Love Coffee Shop
200 ft
78 Strand Street
The Food Lover's Market
1100 ft
122 Saint Georges Mall
The Daily Coffee Cafe Cape Town
1100 ft
58 Strand Street Picbel Parkade
Bowls on Bree
1000 ft
103A Bree Street Up the stairs to the 2nd floor.

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
76%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Welcoming staff
Central location
Squeaky floors
Limited kitchen facilities
7.6/10
Very good
Rooms
7.0
Location
9.2
Service
9.0
Dining
5.0
Guest reviews
7.6/10
based on 5 reviews
5.7
5.7/10 based on 68 reviews
Melissa
United States of America, February  2025
7.6/10

My stay at forty8 Backpackers was mostly pleasant. It boasts a great central location and the staff really made an impression with their friendliness and welcoming attitude. The room was nice and had a comfy bed, but I encountered some annoying squeaky wooden floors that disrupted my sleep. I was also disappointed that the kitchen wasn't fully equipped as advertised, which affected my ability to self-cater during my visit.

Rooms
7.0
The room was nice with a comfy bed, but the wooden floors were quite squeaky.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly, helpful, and welcoming.
Location
9.0
The location is fantastic, right in the heart of the city.
Dining
Facilities
5.0
There was no full kitchen as expected, only a kettle and microwave.
Danny
United States of America, January  2025
7.8/10

My stay at forty8 Backpackers was mostly pleasant due to its great central location and the exceptionally friendly staff. I enjoyed the comfy bed in my room, but the squeaky wooden floors were a bit disruptive to my sleep. I was also let down by the limited kitchen facilities, which didn't allow for self-catering as I had hoped.

Rooms
7.0
The room was nice and had a comfy bed, but the wooden floors were quite squeaky.
Service
9.0
The staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming, making my stay more enjoyable.
Location
10.0
The location is fantastic, right in the city center, close to everything I needed.
Dining
Facilities
5.0
Facilities were limited; there wasn't a full kitchen as expected, just a kettle and microwave.
John
United States of America, October  2024
8.0/10

I had a pleasant stay at forty8 Backpackers, thanks to its great central location and the welcoming attitude of the staff. The room was comfortable enough, although I did find the wooden floors squeaky, which disrupted my sleep at times. One downside was the lack of a full kitchen, as I was looking forward to self-catering. Overall, a good stay with room for improvement.

Rooms
7.0
The room was nice and had a comfy bed, but the squeaky wooden floors were a bit disruptive.
Service
9.0
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making me feel right at home.
Location
9.0
The hotel is in a great central location, close to everything, which made it easy to explore the area.
Dining
Facilities
5.0
I was disappointed that there was no full kitchen available, just a kettle and microwave, which limited my self-catering options.
David
United States of America, October  2024
7.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at forty8 Backpackers, which boasts a fantastic central location. The staff were incredibly welcoming and made my experience enjoyable. The room was nice and the bed comfy, but the squeaky wooden floors disrupted my sleep a bit. I was also disappointed that there wasn't a full kitchen available, which limited my ability to self-cater as I had hoped.

Rooms
7.0
The room was nice and had a comfy bed, but the wooden floors were quite squeaky.
Service
9.0
The staff were friendly, helpful, and welcoming.
Location
8.0
The hotel is in a great central location, though it was quiet despite being near bars that can get loud at night.
Dining
Facilities
5.0
The place had limited kitchen facilities, only offering a kettle and microwave, which was disappointing.
Welcoming staff
Squeaky floors
Henry
United States of America, September  2024
8.2/10

I had a lovely stay at forty8 Backpackers, which is situated in a fantastic central location. The staff really made the difference with their warm and welcoming attitude. The room was comfortable, though I found the squeaky wooden floors a bit disruptive to my sleep. I was disappointed that the advertised full kitchen was not available, limiting my ability to self-cater. Overall, it was a quiet and enjoyable experience despite a few drawbacks.

Rooms
7.0
The room was nice with a comfy bed, but the wooden floors were quite squeaky.
Service
9.0
The staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Location
10.0
The location is great, right in the city center and close to everything.
Dining
Facilities
5.0
There was only a kettle and microwave available, lacking a full kitchen as promised.
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