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TheLab Backpackers

2.5 star property
Suburban hostal in Franschhoek with free parking

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TheLab Backpackers provides amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is HK$643
HK$740 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb

Room options

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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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

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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

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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

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Located in Franschhoek, TheLab Backpackers is in the suburbs. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, while Huguenot Memorial Museum and Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Visit our Franschhoek travel guide
Map
24 Nerina Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690

What's nearby

  • Franschhoek which includes heritage architecture and an administrative building
    Franschhoek Town Hall
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dutch Reformed Church
    Dutch Reformed Church
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Huguenot Monument featuring a statue or sculpture, a monument and a garden
    Huguenot Monument
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • 🍷
    Franschhoek Wine Tram
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Franschhoek Art House
    14 min walk - 1.2 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

Hostal in the suburbs
TheLab Backpackers provides amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture and concierge services
  • A TV in reception, tour/ticket information and a nature reserve
Room features
All guest rooms at TheLab Backpackers offer comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 150 for children

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 200 for adults and from ZAR 150 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

TheLab Backpackers Hostal
TheLab Backpackers Franschhoek
TheLab Backpackers Hostal Franschhoek

Frequently asked questions

Is TheLab Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at TheLab Backpackers?

As of 25 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at TheLab Backpackers on 10 Feb 2026 start from HK$643.21, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at TheLab Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at TheLab Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at TheLab Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TheLab Backpackers located?

Situated in the suburbs, this hostal is within a 15-minute walk of Huguenot Memorial Museum, Sénéchal-Senekal Art Gallery and Franschhoek Town Hall. Franschhoek Art House and Dutch Reformed Church are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

8.6

Excellent