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Villa Viva Cape TownvsDerwent House Boutique Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Derwent House Boutique Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to The Backpack. Derwent House Boutique Hotel ranks #30 in Cape Town with recommendations from 4 reviewers such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Oyster.
Villa Viva Cape Town
Rough Guide
Time Out
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
74 New Church Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $17/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Rough Guide "An excellent lodge in four interconnected houses, on the cusp of the City Bowl suburbs and the city centre, and easily walkable to both, in a much quieter location than Long St."
Time Out "Its status as a five-star backpackers' is ensured by its stylish interior, clean and neat rooms,." Full review
Lonely Planet "This Fair Trade in Tourism–accredited operation offers affordable style, a buzzy vibe and fantastic staff." Full review
The Telegraph6.0
"An upmarket budget backpacker hostel, with a pool, on the edge of Cape Town." Full review
Derwent House Boutique Hotel
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Fodor's
14 Derwent Road, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $164/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "For the sheer vivacious energy of its hosts, Jo and Carol, this slick boutique hotel deserves the numerous accolades it has received from online travel forum." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This owner-managed hotel is conveniently located in trendy Tamboerskloof, within walking distance of a wide selection of fashionable restaurants and shops."
OysterUpscale
"A small, intimate property that in some ways feels more like a luxuryhome than a hotel... a free breakfast is served every morning." Full review
Fodor's "This beautiful old house in a fantastic and very central Tamboerskloof location makes for a stylish and convenient base while exploring Cape Town." Full review
