La SplendidavsVilla Viva Cape Town
La Splendida and The Backpack are both endorsed by experts. Overall, La Splendida is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Backpack. La Splendida comes in at 74 with approval from 4 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
La Splendida
121 Beach Road, Mouille Point, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $55/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"If you want to be close to the Waterfront and the ocean, this is a fair value." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Situated on Mouille Point’s coastal boulevard, La Splendida offers clean, modern accommodation at a good price."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"You'll pay slightly extra for rooms with sea views at this hotel located on the Mouille Point promenade, but the ones looking towards Signal Hill are just as nice." Full review
Fodor's
"This chic art-deco-style hotel enjoys a great location across from the popular seafront promenade and is a 15-minutes walk from the V&A Waterfront." Full review
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Ask for a sea- or mountain-facing room, either of which will have great views.
Villa Viva Cape Town
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 Telegraph
6.0
"An upmarket budget backpacker hostel, with a pool, on the edge of Cape Town." Full review