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Spread the Cost
ATOL protected
Unbeatable prices
Popular Amenities
Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Twin Bunk BedMore details
Family Room, Non Smoking
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 5 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk BedMore details
Standard Double Room, Non Smoking
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details
Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details
Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Twin Bunk BedMore details
Exclusive Quadruple Room, Non Smoking
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Twin Bunk BedsMore detailsQuadruple Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin Bunk BedMore details
Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 12 6 Twin Bunk BedsMore details
Basic Shared Dormitory, Men only, Non Smoking
43 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 16 8 Twin Bunk BedsMore details
Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking
322 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 15 7 Twin Bunk BedsMore details
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking
236 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin Bunk BedMore details
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin Bunk BedMore details
Family Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking
236 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk BedMore details
Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Twin Bunk BedsMore detailsNear Vincent Pallotti Hospital
With a stay at Riverlodge Backpackers in Cape Town, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. This hostel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Table Mountain.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hostel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Vincent Pallotti Hospital - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
University of Cape Town - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Heart of Cape Town Museum - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Groote Schuur Hospital - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Table Mountain National Park - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Newlands Stadium - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Athlone Stadium - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
District 6 - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Newlands Cricket Ground - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Cavendish Square - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Kingsbury Hospital - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (District Six Campus) - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Grand West - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Milnerton Golf Club - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Devil's Peak - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
The preferred airport for Riverlodge Backpackers is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Zulu
Top family-friendly amenities
Popular Amenities
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Free self parking
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Tours/ticket assistance
No housekeeping
Outdoors
Terrace
Languages spoken
Xhosa
Afrikaans
English
Zulu
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free self parking
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
No accessible airport shuttle
Shared/communal kitchen access
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Children and extra beds
Property payment types
Fees
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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