A stay at The Backpack - Hostel places you in the heart of Cape Town, walking distance from Christopher Moller Art Gallery and South African Museum and Planetarium A stay at The Backpack - Hostel places you in the heart of Cape Town, walking distance from Christopher Moller Art Gallery and South African Museum and Planetarium. This eco-friendly hostel is close to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and Table Mountain.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hostel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Dining Satisfy your appetite at a coffee shop/café serving guests of The Backpack - Hostel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and limited parking is available onsite.