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title: "M & B Backpackers, Cape Town: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "M & B Backpackers in Cape Town: rated 6.5 by guests, Apartment. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Apartment
# M & B Backpackers

Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa

6.5 ·  Okay 180 reviews ·  #342 #342 of 344 in Cape Town ·  8.3 Location score
## About M & B Backpackers

M & B Backpackers is an apartment in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa. Guests rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 180 reviews. Facilities include free parking. It is 510 m from the centre of Cape Town. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 18 km away.

- **Type:** Apartment

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 20

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 97

61 Wale Street, 5th Floor

## How M & B Backpackers scores

Better rated than 0% of hotels in Cape Town

-   Guest rating **6.5**
-   Location **8.3**
-   Beach access **2.7**
-   Public transport **5.8**

Cape Town average

## Amenities

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **99**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **36**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cape Town Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">940 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cape Town International Airport (CPT)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">41 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cape Town</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">510 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum30 m
-   Monkeybiz40 m
-   Bokaap Cultural Experiences40 m
-   PASCAP Trust190 m
-   Kuganha230 m
-   Gold Museum240 m

## M & B Backpackers: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. The apartment offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at apartment, select rooms are equipped with air conditioning to improve your stay. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations.

### Compare

## Compare M & B Backpackers with nearby hotels

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## Questions about M & B Backpackers

### How do guests rate M & B Backpackers?

M & B Backpackers has a guest rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 180 reviews, which is better than 0% of rated hotels in Cape Town.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at M & B Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at M & B Backpackers?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is M & B Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 18 km away in a straight line.

### Is M & B Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does M & B Backpackers have?

M & B Backpackers has 20 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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