Welcome to

Long Street Backpackers

the most vibrant communal hostel in Cape Town's city centre

Please note, all guests are required to present a valid passport upon check in.

Immerse yourself

IN THE VIBRANT CULTURE OF CAPE TOWN

One of the original Cape Town hostels, Long Street Backpackers - under new management - has been reborn as an iconic institution of contemporary South African culture. Famous for its friendly atmosphere, incredibly lush social spaces, communal activities and fantastic location, LSB is the best place to experience everything Cape Town has to offer.

Set in a private and secure courtyard oasis on Long Street, in the heart of Cape Town's Central Business District, LSB is surrounded by cafes, restaurants, clubs, gyms, parks, museums and art galleries. The hostel is also ideally situated to access Cape Town's famous beaches and mountains.

Backpackers and hostels have changed a great deal in the last decade, but LSB remains dedicated to communalism and inclusivity, and maintains a fun and laid-back environment for guests.

VIEW OUR ROOMS

COMMUNAL SPACES

Our communal facilities and spaces set us apart from other Cape Town hostels, and foster a relaxed and inclusive environment

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FRIENDLY STAFF

Our staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, and will instantly make you feel welcome and at home

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DAILY ACTIVITIES

We organise daily activities for our guests. Explore Cape Town with fellow travelers, even if you are traveling alone.

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EXPLORE CAPE TOWN

Get to know Cape Town, The Mother City, from a secure and central home base.

Join one of our daily organised activities, or book experiences like paragliding, wine tours, or shark-cage diving with one of our recommended tour providers, straight from our website.

OUR TOP EXPERIENCES

CONNECT WITH FELLOW TRAVELERS

Our hostel is set up for socialising and is ideal for solo travelers.

Whether you're chilling in our lush courtyard, or joining a group hike up Lion's Head for sunset, you'll never be lonely at LSB!

We are, without doubt, the most friendly and vibrant hostel in Cape Town.

OUR SOCIAL SPACES

JOL!

Joling's a must.

Our hostel venue, Sweeties Beerhall, blazes with eclectic energy every night. The first floor balcony perfectly catches Cape Town's abundant sunshine, whilst providing the perfect vantage point to people watch.

Sip on our glorious signature cocktail, or award winning local beers.

Enjoy live music, karaoke, open mic nights, speed dating, beer pong, trivia, and local food nights.

HOW WE JOL

lSB on INSTAGRAM

Long Street Backpackers loves a good time and good people. From parties, to hikes, to art - we do it all. What’s your favourite LSB memory?🏞️⛰️✈️
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LONG STREET BACKPACKERS WANTS ALL YOUR FAVOURITE MEMORIES. We're bringing back our weekly photo competition! You can submit all your favourite LSB photos (past or present) to this link: https://app.jotform.com/242801696450559 Submit as many photos as you'd like, there's no maximum. If you win our photo of the day, you can enjoy a complimentary drink of the bar and you're in the running for our grand prize of... A FREE NIGHT'S STAY. We're SO looking forward to seeing all your beautiful memories. Lots of love, LSB 💛💙
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Long Street Backpackers is a vibrant party hostel nestled in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa. We’re big believers in making memories, friends, and experiences. Book with us today to enjoy the Cape Town summer and join the LSB family 🇿🇦☀️
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Our guests are so talented. Summer is on the way, and that means late nights, beach days, and taking advantage of everything Cape Town has to offer. Want to join the LSB family and enjoy Dezemba with us? You can find the booking link in our bio.
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We have had the loveliest week at Long Street Backpackers 🏔️☀️ Hikes, arts and crafts, and beach sunsets - here’s a few of our favourite pics from the week. #hostel #hostellife #travel #capetown
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The best co-workers 🤝 the best hair styles Want to see Shaker’s gorgeousness in person? Come visit LSB yourself and say hi! ✨🫶 #hostel #hostellife #travel #capetown
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Cape Town summer means lots of hikes and great views. This one was a challenging route called Platteklip Gorge. Long Street Backpackers loves taking our guests on adventures they wouldn’t have known about otherwise. Thanks to @aya_velase for being the best guide around 🫶💙 Do you have any hikes you love? ✨
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Ending this week with a sad moment: when you want to hang out with Shaker at reception but he’s busy doing actual work 😔
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It’s Friday and LSB has had a full week of beer pong, hiking, braais and hanging out. Our highlight of the week? Topless Monday (not shown in the name of public decency) ✨🍻.
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We had the most amazing Tuesday hike up Table Mountain. There’s nothing better than new mates and a successful summit 🍾. Thanks to @aya_velase for being an awesome guide and @audrey_m.75 for the shots ✨🏔️
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South Africa is a dream, and we want to help you live it. Come experience Cape Town with Long Street Backpackers - it’s worth it 🇿🇦✨. Photo credit: the lovely @audrey_m.75
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Every Sunday we do our Shisanyama/Braai Night, and there’s nothing better than some lekker food prepared by our master chef @konradkotze 🍔✨
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Long Street Backpackers believes that travel is best when shared. Stay with us and experience Cape Town the right way 🍻🫶
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Scenes from our Monday hike up the Chapman’s Peak Summit 🏔️✨
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Sweeties Beer Hall. There’s beer, in a hall - you can’t go wrong there. Be there or be square 🫵
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POV: a week at Long Street Backpackers. P.S, like our fire?
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Tuesday hostel hikes always hit the right spot 🫶 Today we did all 10 point something kilometres of the Pipe Track along Table Mountain - that’s strava worthy.
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A Saturday trip to the Biscuit Mill with Long Street Backpackers ❤️
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Taking a moment this Thursday to do a little throwback. At Long Street Backpackers we've been blessed with the best. So cheers to all our guests past and present - we appreciate you.🍻
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When the sun comes out, nothing is better than a hike. We love taking our guests up (and down) Table Mountain 🏔️✨
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Scenes from a hostel 🪩✨
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Yesterday evening we enjoyed a lovely game night with the residents. What did we find out? We’re all winners 🏆
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At Long Street Backpackers it’s the people who make the place, and we are so lucky to have the MOST amazing team around❤️ #hostel #hostellife #travel #southafrica
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Every Shisanyama Sunday we enjoy a feast, fire, and some friends. Long Street Backpackers loves a good braai and good vaarbs. #southafrica 🇿🇦 #hostellife #capetownsouthafrica #hostel #party #travel
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Long Street Backpackers is a lively party hostel with a lot of charm in the very heart of Cape Town. Click the link in our bio to check us out and book your stay ✨🍺
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Our communal kitchen has everything you need to make your stay as easy possible. So come over and get cookin, good lookin 😉🍜
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Snippets from the past week and a bit at Long Street Backpackers 🫶🤍
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Chapman’s peak hike ⛰️
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Our Volleys (Volunteers) had a team building session, Quad Biking at @thrillseekerscape 🤩🤩🤩
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Tich made it to the wall this month 🦌📉
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Join us the next time we go to the Indian Venster Hike ⛰️🥾 if you want to enjoy these views 😍
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Say HI to our team 🫶🏾🤗. They're always here to ensure you have a LEKKER stay! 📸: @el_muchachos_de_la_luna - - - - - - @shakertamsen @sandrakwenda21 @yvan_jkt
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Meet our CEO of Happiness @shakertamsen 😉🤩 📸: @el_muchachos_de_la_luna
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Congratulations to Talent for being the housekeeper of the month again 👏 💐
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We still like it every Tuesday 😚🥘 #zimbabweandinner
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Long Street Backpackers definitely doesn’t clean itself. We are so grateful for our amazing housekeeping team who work behind the scenes everyday!
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Cape Town is loaded with amazing Contemporary Art Galleries and Museums👄 Exploring the Zeitz Mocaa with some LSB friends on a sunny Wednesday afternoon @zeitzmocaa 🤩🫶🏾🎨🖌
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Every Tuesday Zimbabweans take over the kitchen and cook the most delicious traditional meal! 7 pm In our courtyard 📍
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People you meet for a week, memories you make for the rest of your life ♾️🗻🏝️
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Posing like we didn't break a sweat after summiting LION'S HEAD 🦁💃🏽🕺🏼😛
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Adventures In Nature @ LSB 🫶🏾 Table Mountain + Skeleton Gorge Hikes & Kirstenbosch Gardens 🫡 🌳🪷⛰️🏜🪵🏕
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A rather 'SPORTY'😜 summer with LSB friends 🤸🏼‍♂️😎🫶🏾⛱️🤾🏽🏀
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Today we hit the water and had the absolutely best time with @atlanticoutlook! Incredible dolphin and kayaking experience 🐬 🛶
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What more could you ask for on a Wednesday night than incredible food, drinks and hostel pals!
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Last night our braai master @konradkotze cooked up an absolute feast! Join us every Sunday from 7pm onwards for bring & braai, it’s a South African tradition after all 🔥 🍗 🥩
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We love Kirstenbosch gardens! A hidden paradise in the city of Cape Town 🌺 🌳 🌹
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Another First Thursday in Cape Town 🥳
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Long Street Backpackers takes the Ice Station ❄️⛸🎅🏼
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Looking for your next adventure in Cape Town's art and culture scene? Check out the Zeitz MOCAA, Cape Town's Museum of Contemporary Art, located in the V&A Waterfront! Pro tip -- ask about an architectural tour while you're there for even more of an insider look!
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STREETOPIA 2023 in Observatory this weekend was a blast 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽
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A must if you want to explore the nature around Cape Town: rent a car or book a bus excursion to visit some of the most popular places in the Cape Peninsula!
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Touring some of Cape Town’s art galleries! All in walking distance from our hostel 🫶🏽
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Throwback to the one and only Long Street Backpackers kinky halloween party 👻🔥
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Long Street sunsets 💭
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Last week we organised a wine tour around Stellenbosch for our guests… Next one coming soon! 🥂
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Halloween is the one day a year when you can dress up like a total slut and no one can say anything about it -Mean Girls See you all tomorrow night 💋
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Yesterday we visited Lower Main Road in Observatory for some food and vintage shopping! Which activities do you want to see on our activity board next week? 💭 #hostellife #capetown #longstreetbackpackers #thrifting
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A cheeky little reel from yesterday’s sunset hike up Lion’s Head 🌞🪲🥂🍀🌛 PS. Don’t forget to get your team ready for beer pong tonight, 8pm, @sweetiesbeerhall xxx #longstreetbackpackers #capetown #lionshead #hostellife
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“The Last Supper” 🏓🍺 Saying goodbye to an amazing volunteer today, thanks for everything Can!! ❤️ 📸 @mycapetowneyes
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Y'all know what today is! Beerpong with @mischiefandmayhampresents We have a full house of the most mischievious creatures one could wish for, so don't miss out! Shout out to @riccardo_troia for the dope pics!
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Karaoke Nights at Sweeties Beer Hall is that time of the week where our stars have a chance to shine on stage… They do anything for a free shot 😔✊✨💦
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Our weekly💥Beer Pong Night🍻at Sweeties Beer Hall (Long Street Backpackers) is more than just a competition, it’s a hectic, intense, wild experience✨ See you next Wednesday night?😌
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Today is our last day with our beloved volunteer, Mauritia, who’s spreading her wings and flying to Germany tomorrow in order to make that city even more chaotic🤪 we’ll miss you Mauritia! Nothing better than a golden hour at Signal Hill to say our goodbyes to our dear fellow hostel buddy, Masha 🧡
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Praying for more anything but clothes parties 😮‍💨✨
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Have you ever been to the Lion’s Head? One of the most scenic hikes in Cape Town, surely something that shouldn’t be missed.
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“How I met your Mother” 💗 25 years ago these two Backpackers met at L.S.B. Now, 4 kids and 25 years later, they decided to stop by and check out the Long street backpackers again. Shaker showed them the adjustments and changes that appeared in those years. They were hyped how mama Africa across the street is still running and how the place is still a place of good company, love, friendship and creating lifelong memories.❤️ Raise your glass to the beauty of love 🇿🇦🍷
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Friday 30th June Tickets in @femmesandthems_ bio Xxx
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Emmanuel, our brother from Bulawayo, is getting the courtyard vibes just right. Looking forward to having his band @djembemonks on our stage @sweetiesbeerhall in the future.
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Courtyard Jamz!
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Our spaces were planned for you to enjoy! Are you thinking about knowing Cape Town?🇿🇦 Come and enjoy the best of the city staying here! 📍Long Street Backpackers #hostelcapetown #longstreet #capetown #longstreetbackpackers #accommodationcapetown #southafrica #capetownsouthafrica #hostellife
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For you who are staying here at the hostel or for you who are planning to come... Few places to have breakfast near here ☕️🍪 But don’t forget that at @sweetiesbeerhall we have breakfast every day for you! Enjoy 😋 #breakfastcapetown #capetown #longstreet #longstreetcapetown #accommodation #accommodationcapetown #hostellife #hostel
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Guests and friends!! We’ll miss you guys💛 📍Long Street Backpackers #hostelcapetown #longstreet #capetown #longstreetbackpackers #accommodationcapetown #southafrica #capetownsouthafrica
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Our home! Are you thinking about knowing Cape Town?🇿🇦 Come and enjoy the best of the city staying here! 📍Long Street Backpackers #hostelcapetown #longstreet #capetown #longstreetbackpackers #accommodationcapetown #southafrica #capetownsouthafrica
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The first Thursday of the month here is day to go out and enjoy! Let’s go? 🪩🤩 #capetown #firstthursdayscapetown #longstreet #hostelcapetown #firstthursday #longstreetbackpackers #southafrica #experience
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Come enjoy a karaoke night at @sweetiesbeerhall 🎤🤩 Release your voice and enjoy!!! #karaoke #hostelcapetown #longstreet #capetown #longstreetbackpackers #accommodationcapetown #southafrica
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Taking a Biden of fried chicken and gumbo Louisiana style with the LSB Crew🗽 - #hostelvibe #americanfood #longstreetcapetown #reelsofinstagram
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Pasta Dance Baby!!🍝😉 - #hostelvibe #pastadance #reelsinstagram #fyp #dancechallenge #dance
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Just sing BITCHES! - #karaokenight #longstreetcapetown #reelsofinstagram #nightlife #singstar
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Zim Night in the works🤤 #zimnight #hostel #longstreetbackpackers #zimbabwe #zimdelish
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ZIM nights are our best food nights🍴. Lots of our employees are from Zimbabwe so what else than a Zim night is more appropriate on a Thursday night☺️ Buy a meal that is prepared with extreme care and much pleasure and we will make sure all the benefits go to our employees💞
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On sunday we have our weekly BRING & BRAAI🍗🌽. You bring the meat (or veggies) and we supply you with a delicious salad. Feeling lazy? Then we will bring the meat too!
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Hike down Skeleton Gorge with LSB ⛰️🥾 We don't just party hard here at Long Street Backpackers. Next time you feel hungover, join us for our hike up Table Mountain and go hard during the days too 🫡🤙 Sick pictures from @hilde_w_ #longstreetbackpackers #longstreet #LSB #capetown #backpacker #southafrica #capetownsouthafrica #tablemountain #hiking #hikesofinstagram #hikesofcapetown #skeletongorge #skeletongorgehike #skeletongorgetrail
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🎶🎤 OPEN MIC 🎤🎶 Relive our last open mic with us. Together with artists and our hostel guests we created an amazing night. Want to join the stage or the audience? We're hosting another one next friday! See you there🤩 • • • • • • • • • #longstreetbackpackers #longstreet #capetown #capetownsouthafrica #openmic #openmicnight
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Hike up Platteklip Gorge with LSB ⛰️🥾 We don't just party hard here at Long Street Backpackers. Next time you feel hungover, join us for our hike up Table Mountain and go hard during the days too 🫡🤙 Sick pictures from @hilde_w_ #longstreetbackpackers #longstreet #LSB #capetown #backpacker #southafrica #capetownsouthafrica #tablemountain #hiking #hikesofinstagram #hikesofcapetown
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The Old Biscuit Mill is a must visit every weekend🤩💫 Go together with LSB and eat, drink and shop till you drop🍷🍍 • • • • • • • • • • #longstreet #longstreetbackpackers #LSB #TIA #capetown #oldbiscuitmill #oldbiscuitmillmarket #weekendvibes #market #backpackerlife #backpacker #saterdayvibes
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Patiently waiting for beer pong like.... 📷 @kaalvoetkaapstadkind #beerpong #sweetiesbeerhall #longstreet #backpackers #nightlife
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With talented guests around, spontaneous mid-week jazz sessions abound. @sweetiesbeerhall
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We've been quiet, but we've been busy! Summer is in full swing at LSB Check out @sweetiesbeerhall for regular parties and events 💯🎉 Come join our Sunday Night Salsa sessions with @paradisoacademy 💃 Or join us for our famous Friday night #braai We miss you guys!!
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Cuminatcha this First Thursday 🍺 Drinks special 🍺 R100 jugs of @loxtonia_cider Crispy Apple Cider 🍏🍏🍏 Made in Ceres. Quaffable AF. Fresh music from @thisistimbre & @betterwithyou_ct 🌭 Hot Dogs / Vege Dogs R25 Join us on the balcony. Wear your masks!
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Get up close and personal with mother nature. Rent a kayak, and if you're lucky you might get to do it with the dolphins 🐬 Reposted from @capetown.southafrica 📷: @thatcapetowngirl @kaskazikayaks #capetown #explorecapetown #ig_capetown #southafrica #visitsouthafrica #africa #ig_southafrica #capetowntourism #meetcapetown
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#friyay embodied in an image. Go climb mountains this weekend. Love from your #LSBfamily. 📸: @patrickpaddypics #lionshead #capetown #itsavibe #hiking #LSB #adventuretime
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Happy Wednesday! Tonight we drink beer in memory of all the lovely folks who have hung out on our balcony. It's probably the most epic view of #longstreet you can get. Thanks for all of the great times #LSBfamily! #balconyviews #capetown #hostel #BeSomebody #LSB
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Possibly the best image we have ever seen to represent the magical vibe at #LSB. A place where strangers become family, one drink ignites roaring celebrations and weird people unite to make life long connections. Here's a shoutout to every #LSBfamily member all over the world. We miss you, we love you. Cheers! 🍻 #wearefamily #barbrothers #beerlovers #hipshakers #creaturesofthenight #capetown #hostel #BeSomebody
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Join us for #NYE this year and start off the decade with a lekker braai, loads of champagne, DJ Phil, and Emma's balcony bar to watch the mayhem on Long Street below. It's only R150 to join in on the festivities. Send us a DM, or email info@longstreetbackpackers.com to confirm your spot. Swipe to see some memories of our last #NYE celebration. #BeSomebody #LSB #longstreet #backpackers #letsparty
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Happy holidays nomads. 🤘🎊 We are having a festive celebration for the next few days. The following vibes included: - Lekker lunch braai buffet. - A sneaky Christmas Raffle. - Live DJ. - Beer pong tournament. - Champagne and punch. Not specifically in that order. All are welcome to join us, not just travellers staying over. So if you're looking for a Nomad Christmas with strangers that will quickly become family, look no further. To everyone else, enjoy the celebrations. 💃🍻🎄 To join us, simply RSVP via DM or send a mail to info@longstreetbackpackers.co.za. #LSB #LSBfamily #christmasincapetown #letsparty #getfestive
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The fire is ready to go for #fridaybraaiday. Join us tonight for flame grilled flavours and beer pong. 🔥💃🍻 #burnbabyburn #fridaybraaiday
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December, welcome old friend! The end of the 2019, the start of the holiday season and our favorite time of year. Why? Summer vibes bring out the weird and wonderful in all human specimens. Come get festive at LSB.
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