Title: M & B Backpackers - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # M & B Backpackers Suburban hostel in Cape Town with free parking ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105810000/105809500/105809421/70f6493e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105810000/105809500/105809421/60dddf27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105810000/105809500/105809421/ad3deddf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105810000/105809500/105809421/19bd12e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lionshead En-Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105810000/105809500/105809421/292da743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies M & B Backpackers sits in Cape Town City Centre's heart, offering designer stores and dry cleaning services right on the premises. 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Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Iron Steak And Bar - ‬3 min walk - ‪Honest Chocolate Café - ‬3 min walk - ‪Bodega Ramen - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Ladder - ‬2 min walk - ‪Scala - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### M & B Backpackers Hostel near Long Street Close to Cape Town International Convention Centre, M & B Backpackers provides amenities like designer stores on site and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hostel include: - Free self parking - Local meal delivery service, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers - Tour/ticket assistance Room features All guestrooms at M & B Backpackers offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and printers. 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Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Parking available 8.6 Excellent 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=18149752&PinnedHotelID=18149752&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free secured self parking on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Things to do - Designer stores - Private wine tours - Wine tours ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Lockers ### Guest services - Change of towels on request - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (on request) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks) - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch smart TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Meal delivery service - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Air conditioning - Free weekday newspapers - Iron/ironing board on request - Printer ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## Frequently asked questions ### Is M & B Backpackers pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at M & B Backpackers? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at M & B Backpackers? > Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at M & B Backpackers? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is M & B Backpackers located? > Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Bo Kaap Museum and Long Street. Bree Street and Greenmarket Square are just steps away. Cape Town Station is 14 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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