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Abantu Lodge and Backpackers Hostel Reviews, Cape Town, South Africa

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Abantu Lodge and Backpackers

177 Long Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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Ranked #107 of 159 Speciality lodging in Cape Town Central
3.0 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
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“Too expensive and too basic”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2011

This place is very basic indeed, but charges the same as the nice backpackers in the same area. There is no reception service until 11am, so i you would like the key deposit back its your problem. Lights in the room didnt work and toilet was broken. No internet, no books, nothing but rooms. The only nice thing is the... More

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“Basic but in a good location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2009

One of many backpacker hostels on or around Long Street. We chose this one because it had private twin rooms - my dorm-sharing days are over, I think! We hadn't asked for an ensuite but we got one anyway, which was a nice surprise. The room was fine, obviously very basic but perfectly OK. It had a little balcony thing... More

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Address: 177 Long Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Cape Town > Cape Town Central
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Ranked #107 of 159 Speciality lodging in Cape Town Central

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