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Carnival Court Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Long Street

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In the vibrant Cape Town City Centre, Carnival Court Backpackers - Hostel welcomes you with a free daily manager's reception and coffee shop/cafe. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or connect to in-room WiFi, while previous guests rave about the lively atmosphere.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Fridge
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Dorm 22 (4 Sleeper)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Fridge
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Rooms

Highlights

Fireplace
Fridge
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Dorm 9 (6 Sleeper)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Fridge
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Dorm 8 (6 Sleeper)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Fridge
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Dorm 12 (4 Sleeper)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Fridge
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Dorm Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Fridge
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
255 Long Street, City Bowl, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 15 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 17 min drive

About this property

Carnival Court Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel near Long Street
Located close to Cape Town International Convention Centre, Carnival Court Backpackers - Hostel provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, barbecues and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, a billiards/pool table and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Carnival Court Backpackers - Hostel offer thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (ZAR 120 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 250

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 40 per person
  • Self-parking fee: ZAR 120 per day
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 250 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carnival Court Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Carnival Court Backpackers - Hostel?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 120 per day.

What time is check-in at Carnival Court Backpackers - Hostel?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Carnival Court Backpackers - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 250 (subject to availability).

Does Carnival Court Backpackers - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Carnival Court Backpackers - Hostel located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Company's Garden and Kloof Street are also within 5 minutes. Cape Town Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Carnival Court Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lehlogonolo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Morgana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

staff salva

O hostel fica super bem localizado para quem gosta de festa, caso contrário não recomendo. O barulho dentro do quarto é enorme (fiquei no 12) e fica de segunda a segunda. Fiquei no segundo andar do hostel e tinha 3 banheiros e 4 chuveiros, na semana que fiquei somente 1 banheiro funcionou todos os dias, os outros 2 ficaram quebrados por pelo menos 4 dias e dois chuveiros são bem ruins, a água quente não funciona, somente se deixar o chuveiro bem pouco aberto caso você abra muito a água ficar super gelada e com a temperatura variando entre 8 graus a 17 não é muito legal, sem contar que a luz desse banheiro também estava queimada. Fora isso apareceu uma barata enorme no quarto!! O staff foi bem gente boa, o que não me faz dar uma nota muito baixa, mas é bem chato um banheiro funcionando e somente 2 chuveiros ok. Não ficaria novamente no hostel, por causa do barulho e também da barata enorme. Pelo preço haviam outros em Camps Bay que pareciam mais tranquilos.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Good location

Location is great if you are into the nightlife scene, the staff are mostly friendly and it feels like a safe place to leave your belongings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

affordable city digs

Only had one blanket and was a single bed so the blanket was super small in the middle of winter. Ouch! Very cold. Everything else great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018