Title: TheLab Backpackers Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114934073&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # TheLab Backpackers Suburban hostal in Franschhoek with free parking ## Photo gallery for TheLab Backpackers ![Terrace/patio - TheLab Backpackers (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114934100/114934073/w1600h1199x0y0-5ca4a271.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Daily full breakfast (ZAR 200 per person) - TheLab Backpackers (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114934100/114934073/ff22a261.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - TheLab Backpackers (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114934100/114934073/6bf91c37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - TheLab Backpackers (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114934100/114934073/79068945.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets - TheLab Backpackers (Franschhoek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114934100/114934073/a293280b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies TheLab Backpackers provides amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available - Laundry room - Housekeeping £69 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 1 - Jan 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=114934073&PinnedHotelID=114934073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=114934073&PinnedHotelID=114934073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 2 - Jan 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=114934073&PinnedHotelID=114934073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=114934073&PinnedHotelID=114934073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=114934073&PinnedHotelID=114934073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=114934073&PinnedHotelID=114934073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 9 - Jan 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=114934073&PinnedHotelID=114934073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=114934073&PinnedHotelID=114934073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking ![Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114934100/114934073/da4d8124.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, Non Smoking ![Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114934100/114934073/a293280b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, Non Smoking ### Highlights Air conditioning Smart TV Premium bedding Private bathroom Digital channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Single Room, Non Smoking ![Standard Single Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114934100/114934073/368c23a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, Non Smoking ### Highlights Air conditioning Smart TV Premium bedding Private bathroom Digital channels Netflix Desk Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking ![Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114934100/114934073/999669cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking ### Highlights Portable fan Premium bedding Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking ![Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114934100/114934073/c07c7264.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCape-Town-Hotels-TheLab-Backpackers.h114934073.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCape-Town-Hotels-TheLab-Backpackers.h114934073.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.91137%2C19.12856&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oS9uJzomzX57G_40ROEygGZ8D-Q=) 24 Nerina Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690 #### What's nearby - Franschhoek Town Hall \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Dutch Reformed Church \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Franschhoek Art House \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Huguenot Monument \- 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Franschhoek Wine Tram \- 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles #### Getting around - Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Hoek - ‬13 min walk - ‪Terbodore Coffee Roasters - ‬19 min walk - ‪Tuk Tuk Microbrewery - ‬11 min walk - ‪Haute Cabriere - ‬12 min walk - ‪French Connection - ‬15 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), concierge services and outdoor furniture - Tour/ticket information, a nature reserve and a TV in reception Room features All guest rooms at TheLab Backpackers offer comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to ## Similar properties ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13306200/13306181/32b586c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eight on Tuin Franschhoek - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 21 reviews £94 includes taxes & fees 15 Jan - 16 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=13306181&PinnedHotelID=13306181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114940000/114933700/114933686/c27e7b87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### theLAB BLUE Franschhoek - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - 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Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 90 reviews £103 includes taxes & fees 12 Jan - 13 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=22736576&PinnedHotelID=22736576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11510000/11500500/11500481/1492bfd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Auberge Daniella Franschhoek - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.2 Wonderful 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=11500481&PinnedHotelID=11500481&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4290000/4281000/4280998/f3b54542.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Smart Stay Apartments Somerset West - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included 6.0 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=4280998&PinnedHotelID=4280998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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. ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at TheLab Backpackers? ### How much is parking at TheLab Backpackers? ### What time is check-in at TheLab Backpackers? ### What time is check-out at TheLab Backpackers? ### Where is TheLab Backpackers located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews 8.2 ### Very good ---