WELCOME TO
Hout Bay Backpackers
Hout Bay Backpackers is a quiet and comfortable backpacker lodge in the beach-side suburb of Hout Bay. Just 20 minutes from Cape Town, and easily accessible by public transport our hostel suits budget travelers wanting to explore Hout Bay (restaurants, harbour, beach, seal island, world of birds), discerning backpackers looking for a place from which to hike Table Mountain National Park or bike Chapman’s Peak, surfers wanting to surf Llandudno and travelers interested in township tours and meeting interesting international volunteers working on community development projects.
Sleeping Out
4.5 Star Rating
2019
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence
2017
Hotels Combined
9.3 Rated Excellent
Afristay
Best Value Establishment
2017
PLENTY OF ROOM…
Accommodation Options
From private family rooms to 4 and 6 bed dormitories, we offer a variety of options for the leisure traveler …
Private Family Rooms
Ideal for families, couples or individual travelers with en-suite bathrooms.
4 Bed Dormitories
Great for students, volunteers, small groups or individual travelers seeking a shared dormitory with en-suite bathrooms.
A LITTLE EXTRA…
Facilities
Besides accommodation we offer a booking office, bar fridge, dining area, lounge and TV room, self-catering kitchen, fireplace and braai area and off-street parking.
Argus Cycle Race Special
Stay 3 nights and get a shuttle to and from the start of the race at specified times!
READ THE REVIEWS, WRITTEN BY
Some of our Guests:
I stayed at Hout Bay Backpackers for three weeks and couldn’t have been happier. The staff are all excellent and took great care of myself and the students that were there for a university program. The location is perfect, right across from the beach.
Friendly staff that helped make for a great stay. Recommendations were spot on, with a variety of things to do and see in the area. Definitely check this place out if you are planning on staying in Hout Bay.
100% recommended. My partner and I spent four days and the experience was great. Good atmosphere, share opinions, breakfast, lunch, dinner with other travelers and people from the area.
LODGE’S LOCATION & MAP
Driving Directions
Take Airport Ring Rd to Airport Approach Rd
1.9 km
Head northeast on Freight Rd toward Airport Ring Rd
260 m
Keep right to continue on Airport Ring Rd
1.5 km
Slight left toward Airport Approach Rd
170 m
Take Settlers Way/N2, M3 and M63 to Harbour Rd in Hout Bay
31.4 km
Slight left onto Airport Approach Rd
2.1 km
Merge onto Settlers Way/N2
10.2 km
Take exit 6 for M3/Rhodes Drive toward Observatory/Muizenberg
350 m
Merge onto M3
3.8 km
Turn right onto Rhodes Ave/M63
2.5 km
Turn right onto Rhodes Dr/M63
4.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hout Bay Rd/M63
5.5 km
At the roundabout, continue straight onto Main Rd/M6
1.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Princess St
900 m
Continue on Harbour Rd. Drive to Northshore Dr
300 m
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harbour Rd
270 m
Turn right onto Northshore Dr
Destination will be on the right
33 km
Away from the Airport
19 km
Away from the City Centre