TheLab Backpackers

Suburban hostal in Franschhoek

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February 2026
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Enjoy your visit to Franschhoek with a stay at TheLab Backpackers. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking.

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self-parking
£67
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Standard Single Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Standard Single Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Single Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Single Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Premium bedding
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
24 Nerina Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690

What's nearby

  • Franschhoek Town Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Franschhoek Art House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Huguenot Monument - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hoek - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Haute Cabriere - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪French Connection - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬19 min walk

About this property

TheLab Backpackers

Enjoy your visit to Franschhoek with a stay at TheLab Backpackers. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • 8 steps to reach property
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 150 for children

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

TheLab Backpackers Hostal
TheLab Backpackers Franschhoek
TheLab Backpackers Hostal Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at TheLab Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at TheLab Backpackers?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at TheLab Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at TheLab Backpackers and nearby?

TheLab Backpackers has a garden.

What's the area around TheLab Backpackers like?

TheLab Backpackers is a short 17-minute walk from Huguenot Monument and 15 minutes' walk from Franschhoek Town Hall.

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