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Alta Bay vs Villa Viva Cape Town
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Alta Bay is preferred by most writers compared to The Backpack. Alta Bay has a TripExpert Score of 77 with endorsements from 4 sources including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Alta Bay
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
The Telegraph
12 Invemark Crescent, Higgovale, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $75 /night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"This is among the most stylish operations in town, with plenty of thoughtful touches."
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Lonely Planet
"Cascading down the hillside, the design delicious Alta Bay is a haven of tranquillity and pampering."
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Time Out
"This smart and sophisticated guesthouse is situated in a beautifully renovated home under the slopes of Table Mountain and within easy reach of the buzz of the city."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"A small, stylish and exclusive all-suite four-star guest house with just four rooms, located on the slopes of Table Mountain."
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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,."
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Lonely Planet
"This Fair Trade in Tourism–accredited operation offers affordable style, a buzzy vibe and fantastic staff."
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The Telegraph
6.0
"An upmarket budget backpacker hostel, with a pool, on the edge of Cape Town."
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