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# V & A Backpackers

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Located close to University of Cape Town and Cape Town International Convention Centre, V & A Backpackers provides a grocery/convenience store, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a garden. 

## Reviews

2.0

## Popular amenities

- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
- 24/7 front desk

## Room options

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### Economy Shared Dormitory, Patio, City View

### Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Washing machine

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

- City view
- 135 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 6
- 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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### Economy Shared Dormitory, Patio, City View

### Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Washing machine

Blackout drapes/curtains

Separate bedroom

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 10
- 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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## About the area

Located in Salt River, a neighborhood in Cape Town, V & A Backpackers is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. Check out an event or a game at Cape Town Stadium, and consider making time for Two Oceans Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Cape Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town.dx6046820)

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336 Victoria Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, Western Cape, 7925

### What's nearby

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- University of Cape Town  
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### Getting around

- Cape Town Station  
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- Salt River Station  
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- Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)  
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## About this property

### V & A Backpackers

Guesthouse near University of Cape Town

Located close to Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street, V & A Backpackers provides a grocery/convenience store, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a garden. 

Other perks at this guesthouse include:

- Free self parking
- A TV in the lobby, gas grills, and a water dispenser
- Outdoor furniture, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk

Room features

All guestrooms at V & A Backpackers include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers. 

Other conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Showers and free toiletries
- Patios, separate sitting areas, and communal kitchens

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
- In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

### Parking and transportation

- Free secured self parking on site

### Food and drink

- Free daily manager's reception

### Things to do

- Shopping
- TV in common areas

### Family friendly

- Grocery/convenience store
- In-room microwave
- In-room refrigerator
- Laundry facilities

### Conveniences

- 24-hour front desk
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
- Water dispenser

### Guest services

- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)

### Outdoors

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Terrace

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No elevator (single-level property)
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

### More

- Communal living room
- Designated smoking areas

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Blackout drapes

### Bathroom

- Free toiletries
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Food and drink

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Shared kitchen access
- Stovetop

### More

- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Electrical adapters
- Free daily newspapers
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board
- Laundry detergent
- Separate sitting area
- Washing machine
- Window screens

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Property payment types

## Important information

### Optional extras

- Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. 

### 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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

### Property is also known as

V & A Backpackers Guesthouse

V & A Backpackers Western Cape

V & A Backpackers Guesthouse Western Cape

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## Reviews

## V & A Backpackers Reviews

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## Reviews

### 2/10 Terrible

#### Gabrielle

Feb 17, 2026

##### Gabrielle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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