--- title: "Saltycrax Backpackers, Cape Town | StayVersus" description: "Saltycrax Backpackers in Cape Town: rated 8.4 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/saltycrax-backpackers-cape-town/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-13 --- Hostel · ★★★★★ # Saltycrax Backpackers Bloubergrant, Cape Town, South Africa 8.4 · Very good 121 reviews · #276 #276 of 344 in Cape Town · 6.0 Location score ## About Saltycrax Backpackers Saltycrax Backpackers is a hostel in Bloubergrant, Cape Town, South Africa. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 121 reviews. Facilities include spa, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 13 km from the centre of Cape Town. The nearest beach is 580 m away. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 20 km away. - **Type:** Hostel - **Star rating:** ★★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 14:00 - **Check-out until:** 10:15 - **Rooms:** 7 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 9 20 Briza Rd ## How Saltycrax Backpackers scores Better rated than 20% of hotels in Cape Town - Guest rating **8.4** - Location **6.0** - Facilities **5.0** - Families **0.0** - Spa & wellness **5.0** - Beach access **8.3** Cape Town average ## Amenities SpaAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi ### Pool & wellness - Spa - Hot tub - Massage ### Food & drink - Room service ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Airport transfer - Shuttle - Car hire - Concierge - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Kitchen - In-room safe Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **6.0**/10 - **Walk grade:** **41**/100 Somewhat walkable - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **18** - **Sights within 1 km:** **0**
Nearest beach580 m9 min walk
Nearest airportCape Town International Airport (CPT)20 km46 min drive
Distance to the centreCape Town13 km28 min drive
### Sights nearby - SANCCOB1.6 km ## Saltycrax Backpackers: in detail Saltycrax Backpackers provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. The hostel offers taxi, car hire and shuttle amenities for your ease in navigating around Cape Town. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hostel. The hostel offers reception amenities including concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. The hostel also features a fireplace, providing a cozy ambience during cool evenings. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by hostel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hostel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hostel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hostel come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. Several chosen accommodations at Saltycrax Backpackers have a separate living room incorporated into the room design. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, instant coffee and instant tea is conveniently available for your use. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the hostel, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee. Within the hostel, discerning guests will also find on-site culinary facilities like BBQ facilities and shared kitchen to further cater to their needs. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Saltycrax Backpackers. Unwind and conclude each day delightfully by stopping by massage, hot tub and spa, ensuring a soothing experience. ### Compare ## Compare Saltycrax Backpackers with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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Saltycrax Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 121 reviews, which is better than 20% of rated hotels in Cape Town. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at Saltycrax Backpackers? Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:15. ### Is there parking at Saltycrax Backpackers? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is Saltycrax Backpackers from the airport? The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 20 km away in a straight line. ### Is Saltycrax Backpackers close to the beach? The nearest beach is 580 m from the hotel. ### How many rooms does Saltycrax Backpackers have? Saltycrax Backpackers has 7 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/saltycrax-backpackers-cape-town/. 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