Blue Mountain Backpackers

Located in trendy Long Street, surrounded by bars, restaurants and shops, you will be right where you want to be if you enjoy city life.

This Victorian building, which started out as a Hotel at the turn of the century, now sleeps backpackers and tourists. This perfect location on a corner of Long Street has three storeys of doubles, twins / singles and dorm rooms; and 2 large wrap-around balconies from which you can see Table Mountain or spy on the busy street life.

Bedrooms are furnished and there is a basin in every room. Bathrooms are communal. The self-catering kitchen is adjacent to the TV lounge and dining room where you can eat your meal in style or lounge in front of the television on a lazy night. Or lounge on the balcony with a cold drink and watch the happenings on the street.


Friendly staff will look after your travel needs, whether it be booking day tours or overlands, car rental, BazBus tickets, or exchanging foreign currency or phoning a taxi or airport shuttle.

Museums, Long Street Baths, restaurants, bars, city centre, Company Gardens are a few minutes' walk away and a 24-hour internet café is below us. Beaches or Table mountain are within easy reach via public transport. Here you can enjoy your holiday without having to hire a car.

Drinks and cigarettes for sale. Free tea and coffee. Student discounts and special / monthly rates during off-season (May to November)

Contact us regarding prices and booking of meet-and-greet airport pickup service

Please note: only cash payments accepted

Directions

From the railway station, walk up Adderley Street, take a right on Wale and left again on Long Street. Continue until you come to Bloem Street. We are on the corner of Bloem and Long Street, opposite Dubliner / Kennedy's Cigar Bar

Facilities

Airport Pick Up, Linen Included, Towels, Luggage Storage, Guest Kitchen, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Bureau de Change, Common Room, Breakfast Not Included