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Cat and Moose Backpackers

305 Long Street Cape Town 8003, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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Almelo, The Netherlands
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The Cat and Moose backpackers was my last hostel after travelling the Garden Route of South Africa, and I really had to get used to the difference with those more relaxed, clean and personal backpackers where I stayed earlier. The Cat and Moose is ideally located at Long Street and they can organise a lot of trips for you and... More

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Timisoara
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We had a very good time at this hostel, staff was very helpful, self catering kitchen is big, the room was also big and comfortable, bathrooms was clean, the building is nice and has a very good vibe to it. And being on Long Street, location is great.

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Buffalo, New York
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

I stayed at the backpackers for a week visiting various places in Cape Town with a friend. The staff was very helpful and friendly in helping to book tours and transportation - definitely recommend wine touring, shark cage diving, and Robben Island for anyone visiting the area. The hostel is clean and has a great location on Long Street near... More

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Friendly staff that are very knowledgeable about tours and offer helpful hints, very clean environment. Close to everything day or night. Weekends tend to get a bit of street noise, but it is a good safe place to stay

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Milan, Italy
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

I spent here more than ten days. the place is nice and the position also at the top of long street. the staff is kind and close to the hostel there is the turkish bath whit a covered swimming pool. the hostel has wifi connection but you must buy credit to use it, however on long street there are lot... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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53 reviews 53 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Really helpful and friendly staff and great location. The rooms are fairly basic but good value for money. Nice courtyard and it was possible to book wine tours from there that pick you up from the front door!

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Esbjerg, Denmark
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

This Place have seen much better Times. I stayed there for 2 nights in December. The rooms are not very clean and it is quiet noisy. The area around the Longstreet is a bit dodgy and there are many scoundrels around! So be careful where you go, especially at night. Positive: It is "in the Heart of Cape Town"!

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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4 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

Perfect location directly between the bars and nightclubs on Long Street and the restaurants and shops on Kloof Street. Even a cab to the Waterfront was only about R40, which is quite okay. The place itself had a wonderful cozy common area with a TV to unwind after an exhausting day. The staff did help out with any inquiries I... More

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Munich, Germany
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

lovely staff and interesting people, 5 min to go everywhere, safe place, a little dog is watching out for thieves ;) big fridge in the big kitchen, balcony to longstreet in some rooms, but i missed the bar in the hostel...

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London, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

The people I met at this great hostel was amaazing. The staff called Nathan was incredible, always looked out for me! i recommend this place to anyone wanting to have a good time and meet new people! i felt safe, the hostel is located on Long street with MCD's literally a 2 minute walk. VERY convenient!

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Cat And Moose Backpackers Cape Town, South Africa
Address: 305 Long Street Cape Town 8003, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Cape Town > Cape Town Central
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Ranked #58 of 159 Speciality lodging in Cape Town Central
Price range (per night): S$18 - 36
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