6.4 / 10 Guest Rating

M&B Backpackers

Name: M&B Backpackers
Address: 61 Wale Street, Cape Town, za
Rating: 6.4

61 Wale Street, Cape Town, za

from US$35 / night

About the Property

Central Location and Nearby Attractions
Conveniently located in Cape Town, M&B Backpackers is the perfect base to explore attractions like Robben Island Ferry and V&A Waterfront.

Comfort and Convenience
Enjoy air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi, and a shared kitchen at M&B Backpackers. Relax in the shared lounge or take in the city views from selected rooms.

Friendly Staff and Great Service
With 24/7 reception, the staff at M&B Backpackers are always on hand to assist you, ensuring a memorable stay in Cape Town.

Book your stay at M&B Backpackers and experience the best of Cape Town!

Facilities & Amenities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Fitness facilities (surcharge)

Non-smoking rooms

Air conditioning

Room service

Lift / Elevator

Safety deposit box

Tour desk

Ironing service

Shared lounge/TV area

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in

Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.

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Guests

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

4 rates found

1/10

Deluxe Family Suite

The family room provides a wardrobe and a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which comes with a refrigerator, a microwave and an electric kettle. The air-conditioned family room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a washing machine, executive lounge access, a seating area as well as mountain views. The unit offers 1 bed.

7 sqm

Sleeps 2

1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)

Amenities

Safety deposit boxTVAir conditioningKitchenetteRefrigeratorDesk

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Deluxe Family Suite

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$50.76

$40.61

Includes taxes & fees

1/12

Suite with Mountain View

The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a bath and a kitchen. In the kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, a microwave and an electric kettle. The suite offers a washing machine, executive lounge access, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.

6 sqm

Sleeps 2

1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

Safety deposit boxTVAir conditioningKitchenetteRefrigeratorDesk

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Suite Mountain View

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$47.38

$37.9

Includes taxes & fees

1/8

Deluxe Queen Room

The double room features a wardrobe and a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. Guests can make meals in the fully equipped kitchen that features a refrigerator, a microwave and an electric kettle. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a washing machine, executive lounge access, a seating area as well as mountain views. The unit offers 1 bed.

6 sqm

Sleeps 2

1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

Safety deposit boxTVAir conditioningKitchenetteRefrigeratorDesk

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Deluxe Queen

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$47.38

$37.9

Includes taxes & fees

1/8

Double or Twin Room

The fully equipped kitchen has a refrigerator, a microwave and an electric kettle. This air-conditioned twin/double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a shared bathroom as well as outdoor furniture. The unit has 2 beds.

5 sqm

Sleeps 2

2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerSafety deposit boxTVAir conditioningKitchenetteRefrigerator

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Double or Twin

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$43.95

$35.16

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

6.4

Good132 verified reviews

AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the good location.

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Elizka

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 19, 2026

"Very Good"

Very Good

7.0

Helpful?

Jeremiya

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 15, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

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Meliska

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 13, 2026

"I won’t stay there again"

Good

2.0

Nothing

It’s not clean and smells of weed

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Monyane

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 12, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

9.0

Helpful?

Mosupeng

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 6, 2026

"Very Good"

Very Good

7.0

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Shilemba

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 4, 2026

"Good"

Good

1.0

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Sithole

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 1, 2026

"Good"

Good

2.0

Nothing at all

The place looks and feels like a dump, dirty, faulty smell, tired furniture, no card access, smells Marijuana, bad shower and toilet facilities, dirty sheets. The list can go on and on

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Ameen

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 1, 2026

"Good"

Good

1.0

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Ntombi

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Mar 1, 2026

"Good"

Good

1.0

Nothing, there is no reception people there are very suspicious. I ended up canceling my stay because I felt unsafe

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Hendrick

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Feb 26, 2026

"Excellent"

Excellent

8.0

Helpful?

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M&B Backpackers

About the Property

Facilities & Amenities

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Property Notes

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Available Rooms

Deluxe Family Suite

Amenities

Suite with Mountain View

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Deluxe Queen Room

Amenities

Double or Twin Room

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