Forty8 Backpackers Hotel

48 Hout Street, City Bowl, Cape Town, South Africa - Show on map

Offering 11 rooms, the 3-star Forty8 Backpackers hostel boasts a location within 5 minutes' walk of Saint Georges Mall. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also only a short distance from the historical Greenmarket Square.

Location

The Cape Town property is around 5 minutes by car from Company Gardens Pond and within a 10-minute drive of Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Fugard Theatre is located within walking distance of the Cape Town hostel. This Cape Town accommodation is situated a mere 450 metres from Bree Street.

Rooms

Aside from an air conditioner, the rooms have a TV for a more enjoyable stay.

Food & Drinks

Guests can also enjoy the lounge bar. Chefs Warehouse offers European dishes and is situated around 5 minutes' walk away. This hostel features a communal kitchen. Forty8 Backpackers hostel is 20 km from Cape Town International airport and within close proximity of train station Cape Town.

Why choose Forty8 Backpackers Hotel

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Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Shuttle

  • On-site Dining

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shuttle
  • On-site Dining

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Shuttle

  • Shuttle service

Dining options

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV

Design

  • Parquet floor

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 21:00
Check-out:
from 08:00 until 10:00

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From USD 38 per night
Check-in 13 Jun 2025
Check-out 14 Jun 2025
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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48 Hout Street, City Bowl, Cape Town, South Africa

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    48 Hout Street, Cape Town, South Africa

    Important information
    Forty8 Backpackers Hotel
    Check-in:
    from 14:00 until 21:00
    Check-out:
    from 08:00 until 10:00