95 out of 100, Work score
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About
Big Blue Backpackers is an informal hostel in Green Point, Cape Town, offering free Wi-Fi and parking alongside a bar, communal kitchen and outdoor pool. The Victorian building has character, and reviewers praise its central location near restaurants and the V&A Waterfront. Rooms are clean with good ventilation, though some lack air conditioning and get hot. The atmosphere is generally quiet and peaceful, with a mix of reports on staff friendliness.
The hostel has solid Wi-Fi suitable for working. Details about seating, outlets, laptop policies and how long guests typically stay are not mentioned in available reviews.
Hours and location
- MondayOpen 24 hours
- TuesdayOpen 24 hours
- WednesdayOpen 24 hours
- ThursdayOpen 24 hours
- FridayOpen 24 hours
- SaturdayOpen 24 hours
- SundayOpen 24 hours
- Address
- 7 Vesperdene Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
- Who can use it
- Phone
- +27 21 439 0807
- Website
- bigblue.za.net
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