Obviouzly Armchair Backpackers & Pub

135 Lower Main Road,, Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa, Distance from city centre: 5.1km

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Obviouzly Armchair Backpackers & Pub is the funky, newly refurbished red building in the heart of bohemian Observatory with its buzzing nightlife catering for backpackers, tourists and intern students with multi bedded rooms and private rooms.

The pub décor is eclectic and a throwback from the past. You can feel the musical heritage (having once been the launchpad of most of South Africa's successful bands) when you sit in the pub and look through the window panes of the amazing window wall. If you love partying, good music and want to experience South African braais, Obviouzly Armchair Backpackers & Pub is the place to hang out.......Obviouzly!

We have comfortable beds and spacious rooms but sleeping is not an option with so much to see and do. You can hang out on the upstairs balcony and party with your fellow travellers and partygoers on the neighbouring balconies, chill in our Lair Café and Secret Garden or join your friends and locals in the pub. For sport lovers you can sit in the pub or lounge in your favourite armchair and watch live sport. If you can't be bothered to rustle up a meal, enjoy a freshly prepared one from our in- house restaurant or braai at your leisure over the weekends.

Live in the heart of Cape Town's true hustling, bustling and loud soul Obviouzly Armchair Observatory.

We are a one minute walk to the station and taxis are conveniently parked nearby. There are a variety of offbeat and trendy restaurants, a pool bar and live music venues on the same street, so you won't need to go far to indulge your senses. If you want a change of scenery, Cape Town, Table Mountain and the beaches are ten minutes away or we can arrange day trips, tours and safari weekends.

Our friendly team take pride in quality service, cleanliness and helpfulness. Our reward is a happy guest who takes home an 'obviouzly' memorable experience.

We have 24 hour security, fax, photocopy machine, Internet, wifi, international phone cards to call home, two barbeque/braai areas, common room, pub, in-house restaurant,travel desk & information, no smoking policy in sleeping area, 4 TV's in the pub, a free drink on arrival, communal eating area, fantastic atmosphere and service.
Prices are per person per night.

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Hostel Facilities
  • 24 hour reception
  • 24 hour security
  • Airport transfers
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Breakfast Included
  • Breakfast not included
  • Café
  • Card phones
  • Common Room
  • Fax Service
  • Free Internet Access
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Linen Included
  • Lockers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Tours Travel Desk
  • Towels For Hire
Cancellation Policy
This property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.

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From N2 towards Cape Town, take Main Road turn off. Turn right into Main Road, and after two sets of traffic lights turn right into Lower Main Road at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Airport Transfers by arrangement.

Located Near

Table Mountain 10 km University of Cape Town 4 km Robben Island 12 km V and A Waterfront 8 km Newlands Rugby Stadium 8 km Newlands Cricket Grounds 8 km River Club Golf Course 2 km Cape Town CBD 8km Beaches 12km

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