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title: "Sleepy Backpackers, Cape Town: reviews, location & comparison"
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Hostel
# Sleepy Backpackers

Strand, Cape Town, South Africa

7.6 ·  Good 19 reviews ·  #304 #304 of 344 in Cape Town ·  7.5 Location score
## About Sleepy Backpackers

Sleepy Backpackers is a hostel in Strand, Cape Town, South Africa. Guests rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 19 reviews. Facilities include airport transfer, free wi-fi. The nearest beach is 180 m away. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 26 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 6

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 9

11 Church St, Strand, Bedrock Guest Studios

## How Sleepy Backpackers scores

Better rated than 12% of hotels in Cape Town

-   Guest rating **7.6**
-   Location **7.5**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.0**
-   Beach access **9.7**
-   Public transport **7.7**

Cape Town average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Massage

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **56**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **53**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<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="">180 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Strand Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">580 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 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="">26 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">58 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="">43 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">97 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Dick Dent Bird Sanctuary1.9 km

## Sleepy Backpackers: in detail

Sleepy 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, take advantage of the hostel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hostel offers reception assistance, including concierge service, to ensure guest satisfaction. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hostel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. The hostel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. 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. At Sleepy Backpackers, various room configurations are available, featuring separate living room and balcony or terrace in some rooms. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, 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 towels, ensuring a comfortable stay. 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 Sleepy Backpackers. Unwind effortlessly each day by exploring the massage, conveniently situated within the hostel.

### Compare

## Compare Sleepy Backpackers with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Bedrock Guest Studios](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bedrock-guest-studios-cape-town/) Guesthouse 0 m away
    
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## Questions about Sleepy Backpackers

### How do guests rate Sleepy Backpackers?

Sleepy Backpackers has a guest rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 19 reviews, which is better than 12% of rated hotels in Cape Town.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Sleepy Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Sleepy Backpackers?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Sleepy Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 26 km away in a straight line.

### Is Sleepy Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 180 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Sleepy Backpackers have?

Sleepy Backpackers has 6 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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