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Located in Cape Town city centre, The Backpack features a café and an outdoor pool with panoramic Table Mountain views. The shops of Kloof Street are a 10-minute walk away.
Located in Cape Town city centre, The Backpack features a café and an outdoor pool with panoramic Table Mountain views. The shops of Kloof Street are a 10-minute walk away.
All rooms at The Backpack and Africa Travel Centre have wooden flooring and are fitted with comfortable bedding. Some rooms have in-room tea and coffee facilities.
At the café, guests can enjoy hearty South African dishes and typical English snacks in a casual environment. Private meals can also be prepared in the communal kitchen.
The on-site souvenir shop features locally made handicraft as well as artworks. The staff at the travel centre can recommend city tours and outdoor excursions.
The Backpack is 5 km away from the beachside activities at Camps Bay. The V&A Waterfront is a 10-minute drive away.
Travel information
Directions from Cape Town International Airport:
- Head south and keep left at the fork;
- Slight right toward Airport Approach Road;
- Continue straight onto Airport Approach Road;
- Merge onto N2 Road via the ramp to Cape town;
- Take the De Waal Drive exit toward M3/Cape Town;
- Merge onto De Waal Drive;
- Continue onto Jutland Ave;
- Continue straight onto Mill Street;
- Slight right at Annadale Street;
- Continue onto Orange Street and turn left at Rheede Street;
- Turn left at Kloof Street and turn right at Eaton Road;
- Turn right at Kloof Nek Road/M62.
Important information
Kindly note that children can only be accommodated in a private room or in the Family Room and must be accompanied by an adult.