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We are "The Backpack and Africa Travel Centre", being selected as Cape Town's best backpacker sleep in Lonely Planet 2005. The hostel has also been certified by Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) - a trade mark awarded to businesses that adhere to fair trade criteria, fair wages and working conditions, fair operations, purchasing and distribution of benefits, ethical business practices and respect for human rights, culture and the environment.
The Africa Travel Centre is a comprehensive travel desk able to assist with all of your travelling needs, including excellent car hire rates and great deals and advice on trips around Cape Town, South Africa and throughout southern Africa.
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Facilities:
- Bar(s)
- Cafe/Coffee Shop
- Car Parking
- Internet available onsite
- Newspapers/ Magazines Available
- Non-Smoking rooms/floors
- Restaurant(s)
- Souvenir/Gift Shop(s)
- Swimming Pool(s) - Outdoor
- Library/Reading Room/Area
- Lobby lounge/Bar
- Luggage Store
- Linens Provided
- Recreation activities can be arranged through the travel desk
Services:
- Arrival/departure point transfers (Extra charge)
- Babysitting - Paid
- Dry Cleaning
- Foreign Currency Exchange
- Laundry/Ironing
- Fax/photocopying
- Hotel safe
- Babysitting
- Tour/Travel desk
- Car/Motorbike/Bicycle rental
- Concierge
- Doctor/Nurse (On-call)
- Pets allowed
Languages Spoken:
- English
- French
- German
- Afrkaans
- Xhosa
- Greek
- Spanish
- Dutch
- Swedish
Late check out policy:
N/A
Policy on children staying with parents:
No problem - just let us know so we can make appropriate arrangements. And please note, families may not stay in dormitories. They pay full price.
No problem - just let us know so we can make appropriate arrangements. And please note, families may not stay in dormitories. They pay full price.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations within 7 days of arrival will be charged for the full amount.
Cancellations within 7 days of arrival will be charged for the full amount.
Payment forms:
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cash, Travellers' cheques
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cash, Travellers' cheques
Check in time: 14:00
Check out time: 10:00
