District Six Backpackers

It was our first experience at a backpackers. Nervously we asked our Uber driver to stop. It was not well marked but we recognised the building. It is pretty central and convenient. We knocked on the door and waited a bit. The Manager, Eezi, came out and shook hands. He was friendly and helpful.Still apprehensive, we waited in the dim little passage. We waited to finalise the booking, pay and so on. There was a deposit for keys, which was refunded. Our room was a huge surprise. It was airy and light, en suite with a lot of packing space. The room had a fan and a modern coffee pod machine, with coffee and sugar. The rooms are serviced daily and even communal bathrooms are clean at all times. The staff both upstairs and in the bar were extremely friendly and helpful. We received a welcome drink at the bar, in a relaxed atmosphere, and were given breakfast vouchers. A full English breakfast (or your choice), with coffee is served at the Kimberley hotel daily. Here the service was also speedy and friendly. It is centrally located, but there is no small cafe nearby for incidentals such as milk for coffee, or juice. There is a bakery and a tavern, as well as coffee shops in the area. This is good value for money!