四十8背包客旅館(Forty8 Backpackers - Hostel)

First time in a back pack, was very surprised. This real value for money. The sheets wee so clean, the common arrears super clean. Your clientele needs a bit of improvement, but I would definitely stay there again.

Hotel personnel were very friendly and helpful. Walking distance to V&A Waterfront and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Really value for money backpackers hotel in the City Centre that is safe and clean. Secure and easily accessible.

This review is for the Cafe 48 next to the backpackers of the same name. It is a pity this quiet little gem does not have its own TripAdvisor listing as it really deserves more exposure. The food is tasty and well-presented, and if you like spicy food be daring and try the Skakshuka style poached eggs. Great coffees as well.

Great central location. What stood out to me about forty8 Backpackers was the staff. they were very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The room was nice, comfy bed, but wooden floors quite squeaky on the floor I was on which disrupted my sleep a bit. the manager did ensure me that they were working on having the floors fixed, otherwise it was a quiet location. My only disappointment was that there was not a full kitchen (only kettle & microwave) and not sufficient crockery & cutlery as advertised so I was not able to self cater which was the reason I initially chose this place as I prefer my own food to eating out.

The staff is rude and innapropriatly dressed looking like nurses they lock the gates very early leaving you no opportunity to experience the night life kitchen is most of the time closed and managers and staff swears and are babaric. Thank you

Had a wonderful one night stay at Backpacker Forty8. Location is perfect with all the major sites within walking distance. Theres a Bar that's a part of the hostel which I absolutely loved. It's got a very chic atmosphere with the best food and beverages served. The Chef, Jimmy, is the BEST. John behind the bar was sweet and everyone was very accommodating in order to make it comfortable. The dorms are nice with balcony access and the bathrooms were clean. Thank you for everything, Niranjini - I wish all the best in your endeavor with this hostel. Best wishes

Disgusting! The room I booked and paid for was NOTHING like the ones they advertised on their website which I accessed through AGODA bookings, who are so hard to reach and also offer questionable service. In the tiny PRIVATE room Forty8 tried to give me - smashed window blinds, stains and cigarette burns on bed linen, communal shower dirty, dirty scraping on wooden floor. I was so shocked I refused to stay there even one hour. Complained to reception who said I had to contact AGODA, which is very hard to do. This hotel was a total scammer as their rooms are NOTHING like their advertisements. I walked out and found alternative accommodation ten times better and at half the price! What a terrible experience and start to a holiday in Cape Town.

We only visited the restaurant, the Cafe Forty8, and was pleasantly surprised by what a very nice place it is. A friendly welcome, good food from an especially imaginative menu, and prices good as well. We will definitely be back.