Long Street Backpackers

The bed was brand new, soon comfortable, felt like a hug. The sheets as white as snow. Atmosphere so chilled, the staff? Sooo friendly especially that lady and guy that checked us in ohh darlings you'll forever be famous. The activities? Top tier, enjoyed ourselves so much. I mean everything was too good. There's restaurants and bars nearby... Wait... There's a bar inside. Definitely going back.

The rooms weren’t that bad, but the bedding? NO! The towel provided? NO! Throw those away please! Slept without bedding during my whole stay because I asked for it to be changed and no one attended to my request I was just dismissed! Showers are in a not so nice state. The are no mops/towels to wipe floors after showering so the floor stays wet! The COCKROACHES!!! 😫 cockroach galore. On your bags, on the bed everywhere, even on you when the lights are off! Not happy with the state of the kitchen as well. And there’s a weird odour.

The location, place and staff are amazing.. The rooms are good, good price (hotel world $11) and a wonderful kitchen.. It's located on the center of Long street.. Everything you need is close to tge hostel.. A small bar has added It's value to people.. Advise for the hostle: You should increase some activities everyday!!

Had a pretty cool stay here overall. Things started off a bit rocky, but to their credit, the staff made up for it and handled the situation well. The vibe is chilled, well situated & met some cool people. Heads-up, if you're a light sleeper, definitely bring earplugs. Otherwise, solid spot.

Stayed here in August and i loved my 1 week stay with you guys. Your services from the reception,dorms and all the open spaces was amazing,not to mention the staff around they were so helpful. I met new friends from all over and made good memories. Thank you LSB for being my home🇿🇦 away from home🇰🇪.

Great vibe, but disorganised staff let it down||This place has great energy and a few genuinely kind staff members, but the management is all over the place. I was bounced between different receptionists who were clearly not on the same page — each giving different information, leading to multiple booking errors.||Twice my extensions weren’t recorded, and on one occasion I was told to confirm in the morning — only for the next receptionist to refuse, charge more, ending in being thrown out by the boss “There’s nothing we can do” this was a staff error??.||I didn’t mind the usual backpacker issues (noise, “wet room” bathrooms, no water at times), but the chaotic admin is what ruined it. Needs serious improvement in communication and booking systems.

I lived in Cape Town central for over 4 years, but it wasn’t until I stayed at my first backpackers that I truly got to experience the city in a whole new way. Discovering Long Street Backpackers was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. From their incredible daily activities and welcoming staff to the vibrant bar and cozy communal spaces, everything about it was unforgettable. I met so many amazing, like-minded people and saw a side of Cape Town I hadn’t before. I can’t recommend this hostel enough to anyone wanting an authentic and memorable experience. I can't wait to go back!!! Thank you all at LSB fam ❤️

Checked into Long Street backpackers on Friday the 8th of August and when I got to the backpacker, Shaker was the one who checked me in and he was gentle, kind and professional. He showed me the facilities and led me to my dorm and I enjoyed my stay for 3 nights and checked out yesterday, the 11th of August. What made my stay super amazing was playing Need for speed at the bar and catching up with old friends at the bar. Super bummed that the space is closing at the end of the month. I had a great time!