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Cat and Moose Backpackers

305 Long Street Cape Town 8003, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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Cat and Moose Backpackers
4.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
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Newburyport, Massachusetts
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Two older couples (60's) stayed here in January for six days and found it an excellent place, well-located, comfortable, safe and friendly. We occupied two rooms on either side of a bathroom on the ground floor overlooking the courtyard. Each room had access to the bathroom through an interior door, so it was quite convenient. People sat outside during the... More

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London
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Very friendly staff who are really helpful. I had a nice double room to myself, with shared bathroom which was all fine. Good location, at the end of Long St so not too noisy but good for lovely places for brunch and nightlife and central for buses etc.

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Barcelona
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

This place is well situated at the end of Long street, plenty of restaurants, bars and supermarkets close by. The dorms are very basic but quite nice. Very big fridge to store all your food, free coffee and tea. You have to pay for internet though. The staff are friendly and helpful. A garden area with table, chairs and sunbed.... More

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Portland, Oregon
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

We enjoyed our stay in Cape Town very much , and were especially pleased with this backpacker's lodge, in a great street- easy to reach and private parking just around the corner. The place is simple, friendly and the receptionists were all very helpful. We enjoyed a very special excursion to the Cape Flats, which was arranged through this place.... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011
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This is a nice hostel at a great location. Long Street has all the bars you could want. Yet, this hostel is not right in the middle of it, but rather a two minute walk away, making it quiet enough to enjoy a good night's sleep. Staff are very friendly, you get your own safe, and it's clean. I stayed... More

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London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

I stayed at Cat and Moose for my final night following a two week holiday in South Africa. I was simply looking for a cheap room for a night before flying back to the UK. Cat and Moose is situated at the end of Long Street just before the junction with Orange Street and Kloof street. It is right in... More

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Bakersfield, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011

We two ladies in our late seventies thoroughly enjoyed our nine day stay at the Cat and Moose. The location (and the price) couldn't be better. It is within walking distance of many of the downtown "must see" sites. Long Street felt quite safe for walking at night, with lots of security personnel on duty both night and day. The... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2011

Totally recommend this place! It's cool, it's quiet and a real place to relax in the middle of Long Street. The rooms are clean, the price is very good and the flair is unbelievable! You feel like in a little oasis in the middle of crawling Cape Town! Communication and reservation via email without any problems!

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2010
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I spent 10 nights here and apart from having no bar or pool table like stated its a great hostel,clean rooms helpful staff and far away enough from the manic bars further down long street.I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who wants to have a gd value for money place to stay without no noise or drama!!!

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TX
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2010

This was my second time to stay at Cat and Moose. It's a great place, the staff is very helpful, and the location is perfect. Close enough to everything you would want to see on Long Street, but far enough away to be quiet.

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305 Long Street Cape Town 8003, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
Price range (per night):* S$10 - 31

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