Saltycrax Backpackers and adventures

A 48-year-old solo woman came on a whim and is already planning her return; the MyCiTi stop is around the corner, and the beach and mall are both walkable. Staff named Wedday keeps a fire going for guests coming back after a long day.

• A solo woman traveller in her late 40s noted she could walk to both a mall and the beach, with a MyCiti bus stop around the corner.
• The fire pit as a genuine gathering point, with a staff member named Wedday keeping it going for guests returning each evening.
• One woman noted the rooms are very small but linen was clean and the shower water reliably hot with fresh towels provided.
• A first-time hostel guest noted staff were respectful and that many restaurant options were within close walking distance.
• The fire pit is a nightly social hub, with staff actively facilitating conversation among guests.
• Rooms are notably small but described as clean and functional, with fresh linen and warm showers.
• A MyCiti bus stop is located around the corner from the hostel.
• Same-day bookings have been accommodated, with reception staff handling queries directly.
• The hostel sits within walking distance of a beach, a mall, and multiple restaurants, with views of Table Mountain.

A read of 227 guest reviews. These reviews do not record who wrote them, so nothing here is attributed to women.