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The Westin Cape Town vs Villa Viva Cape Town

Both The Westin Cape Town and The Backpack are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, The Westin Cape Town scores significantly higher than The Backpack. The Westin Cape Town comes in at #14 in Cape Town with accolades from 9 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Time Out.

The Westin Cape Town
The Westin Cape Town
7 / 10
Lower Long Street, Convention Square, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
From $90 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"At this sleek, contemporary, business-focused hotel connected to the Cape Town International Convention Centre CTICC, the corporate feel is softened by warmer colours in the rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Sleek tower on the V&A Waterfront, with a well-appointed spa." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"State-of-the-art technology and uncompromising luxury permeate the guest’s experience at this architectural landmark."
Time Out Time Out
"Ideally situated a hop and a skip from the Waterfront and adjacent to the always-busy CTICC, this statement hotel has even more to say since its recent image and name overhaul." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Within walking distance of both the downtown area and the V&A Waterfront, this sleek hotel is a favorite of Americans and business travelers in Cape Town." Full review
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Villa Viva Cape Town
Villa Viva Cape Town
7 / 10
74 New Church Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $17 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
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Rough Guide 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 Time Out
"Its status as a five-star backpackers' is ensured by its stylish interior, clean and neat rooms,." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This Fair Trade in Tourism–accredited operation offers affordable style, a buzzy vibe and fantastic staff." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
6.0
"An upmarket budget backpacker hostel, with a pool, on the edge of Cape Town." Full review