Forest Hill Backpackers | Hostel in Cape Town

9.3 (3 Reviews) |   30 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  1 Guest
Mowbray Hostel | Forest Hill Backpackers

30 Bedroom Hostel in Mowbray, Cape Town

Located in Cape Town, 3.8 miles from CTICC, Forest Hill Backpackers has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. The property is around 4.7 miles from Robben Island Ferry, 5.7 miles from V&A Waterfront and 7.8 miles from Table Mountain. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is 4.2 miles away. At the hostel the rooms include a shared bathroom with a shower. World of Birds is 10 miles from Forest Hill Backpackers, while Chapman's Peak is 16 miles from the property. Cape Town International Airport is 8.1 miles away.

Forest Hill Backpackers is located in Cape Town.

This 30 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, Pool, View, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 3 reviews with the average score of 9.3 . Coming to Cape Town and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Pool
View
Security/Safety
Internet

Facility Overview

Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
General
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free property
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool (seasonal)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor pool
Spa
  • Fenced pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Shallow end

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties, managed by a private host

Reviews

Mnguni
Dec 15, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Shared Apartment With 4 Single Rooms
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 3 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Shared Apartment With 4 Single Rooms

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Toilet, Shower

Kitchen

Kitchen

View

View

Outdoors

Private pool
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