The Bohemian Lofts Backpackers (Cape Town, South Africa): See 24 Reviews and 9 Photos

Also Known As:: The Bohemian Lofts Backpackers Cape Town, South Africa

Address: 41 Trill Road | Observatory, Cape Town Central 7925, South Africa

Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Cape Town > Cape Town Central

Amenities:

Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette

Hotel Style:

Ranked #87 of 229 B&Bs / Inns in Cape Town Central

Price range (per night): S$17 - 61

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: The Bohemian Lofts Backpackers overlooks the Obs Lower Main Road, and from the balcony, you can sit and people-watch, or just soak up the hustle and bustle of this eclectic artsy neighbourhood, Observatory. Each room is artistically themed after a different neighbourhood in Cape Town, and offers all the amenities you need for a great stay. ... more less

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OuteniquaLodge

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Excellent”

Reviewed 24 April 2013

Wonderful clean white linen. Friendly (and good looking!) girls at reception. Excellent security. The backpackers is situated in the middle of one of the best spots in Cape Town. Thanks for a lovely stay.

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missylisa

Alcester, United Kingdom

Top Contributor

68 reviews

36 hotel reviews

Reviews in 41 cities

30 helpful votes

“Friendly, clean and comfortable with a great location”

Reviewed 27 March 2013

Having spent two nights at Carnival Court Backpackers on Long Street (see separate review), my boyfriend and I needed somewhere quieter (!!) and more comfortable to spend our last two nights in Cape Town. We read about Bohemian Lofts in the Coast to Coast guide and it sounded really lovely, so we decided to go for it. We were not... More

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Hi there Thank you so much for taking the time to review us on TripAdvisor and for your lovely comments! My staff will be happy to hear that you appreciated their friendly service which is what we always aim to provide our guests with. We are glad that you loved the Cape Point room - our most recently renovated room.... More

Travel87821

Cape Town Central, South Africa

“Amazing time!”

Reviewed 13 March 2013

My time at Bohemian Lofts Backpackers was the best leg of my 2 year long trip! The hostel was deceivingly well kept, comfortable and clean right in the heart of Cape Town's buzzing and bohemian Observatory. The staff were very kind and helpful, the beds were a dream to sleep in and it was a relief to feel so at... More

jmack_8819

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

Contributor

13 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

2 helpful votes

“Not so cool!”

Reviewed 11 March 2013

I might just have been an unlucky guest at this hostel. So many things went wrong... a) I was told a week before I arrived that my private room on the first night (I'd flown from Australia) was double-booked and I'd have to take the dorms b) One guest reported a theft c) The bathrooms were not clean d) Right... More

Hi there Thank you for taking the time to review us. In response to your points: 1. Yes, we unfortunately had an overbooking, but no you were not told to take a dorm, we booked you a private room at our sister backpackers 30 seconds away, which is more expensive and which we paid the difference for ourselves. 2. If... More

Tekwenibackpack

1 review

“Thanks for the great stay!”

Reviewed 3 February 2013

What an amazing location right on the buzz of the main street in Observatory. You can walk to all kinds of cool stuff. My room was very funky, spacious and comfortable with a bathroom ensuite. Very friendly staff and nice facilities. I highly recommend it!

Hi there! So glad to hear you enjoyed our unique rooms and what the fantastic area of Observatory, or ''Obs'' as we call it has to offer!! Hope to see you back soon! Best Regards Mel More

Tay_Morule

“A blissful convenience.”

Reviewed 15 January 2013 via mobile

Our stay at The Bohemian Lofts was a pleasant one. The beds were very comfortable and just what we needed after an evening out and the service always with a smile. We appreciated that the lockers each had a safe to store our sentimentals in and the free Wi-Fi an added bonus. We loved the neighbourhood and loved that the... More

Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay with us. We really loved having your group stay with us and are so glad to hear you had a great time!! We hope to have the oppourtunity to welcome you back again sometime. Warm Regards Mel More

shannon h

Johannesburg, South Africa

“Great Place To Stay”

Reviewed 7 January 2013

Bohemian Lofts was easy to find and ideally situated for our night out. The behind the scenes staff were fantastic in assisting us with the booking and also booked us a seat at our favourite restaurant. Upon arrival we were greeted by a friendly receptionist who assisted us even though it seemed our booking had not been updated as of... More

Hi there Thank you so much for taking the time to review us on TripAdvisor. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and the feedback about our staff is very heart warming to hear!! We hope to welcome you back to Cape Town again soon! Warm Regards Mel More

Gerry049

New York City, New York

18 reviews

15 hotel reviews

Reviews in 15 cities

46 helpful votes

“Convenient location; helpful staff; old building”

Reviewed 6 January 2013

Bohemian Backpackers is located above shops in the Observatory area of Cape Town. It is a bit difficult to find the entrance for newcomers.The location is quite nice, near bars, restaurants, and laundries. The staff is very helpful and responsive. Very helpful in making suggestions on what to see and how to get there. The hostel is an older building.... More

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Hi there Thank you for taking the time to review us on TripAdvisor. We really appreciate your honest and fair feedback. I'm really glad to hear our staff were friendly and helpful. Our breakfast is basic, as we try to keep our prices as affordable as possible. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future! Warm Regards... More

Slade H

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

1 helpful vote

“Pleasantly Surprised”

Our stay at Bohemian Lofts was the first time that we have ever made use of Backpackers accomodation, and we were pleasantly surprised. We were naturally not expecting 5 star accomodation, but found that the rooms were clean, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the general atmosphere of the establishment and the surrounding area to be perfect for... More

Hi there! Thank you so much for your review! I am so glad that we were able to exceed your expectations and give you a great backpackers experience. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the very near future! Warm Regards Mel More

Morne B

“Hygiene not a priority!”

Reviewed 1 January 2013

Upon our arrival, we were greeted by a damp smell and a very unwelcoming receptionist. We stayed in the en-suite rooms, which were not cleaned before our arrival. There was hair all over the shower, and leftover soap from a previous visitor. The towels were dirty and one had blood stains on it. On the website it mentions breakfast, but... More

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to review us on TripAdvisor. Whilst I hear your complaints and have made note of them, I would like to point out that I was sitting in the reception area when you checked in, and you refused to follow the rules from the start, in particular, refusing to pay. My manageress had... More

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