Forty8 Backpackers Hotel Cape Town

A home away from home

Forty8 Backpackers is a boutique backpackers hotel located right in the heart of Cape Town's Central Business district. We are in walking distance to all major sightseeing landmarks in Cape Town.

Forty8 Backpackers is well known from groups visiting Cape Town domestically and internationally as we have rooms to accommodate a group of up to 48 people.

You won't find trendier cheap accommodation near Cape Town's hotspots than our comfortable backpackers hotel. This is what backpacking and travelling is about! Our backpackers hotel is newly renovated and innovative. We focus on great service, a clean space, safety and a friendly attitude. When in Cape Town make sure to visit us.

Everything you need

Everything you need to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.

Relaxing, great atmosphere

With only 48 beds in total we create a fantastic friendly atmosphere more like that of a student house than a business with many people who stay making friends they will keep for years to come.

Located in the centre of Cape Town, Forty8 Backpackers is the perfect place to stay. Everything you could want is within walking distance.

We are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with everything you could need inside. We have a snack bar, internet access (including Wi-Fi), a TV room , laundry facilities and free tea and coffee.

Forty8 Backpackers is situated in the heart of Cape Town on 48 Hout Street (Next to the famous Long Street). Long Street in Cape Town is renowned for it's abundance of street shops, cafe's, bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants.

We cater for adventurers of all ages including backpackers, students and groups and we have taken special care to cater for our guests needs. You will find a well catered for environment to make your stay hassle free.

We are open 24/7/365. At reception you can obtain travel information, tour bookings, safety box and a laundry service. For more information and assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.