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Single Room
Room with view
56 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Other room types
Double Room
Room with view
112 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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9 Sleeper Dorm
Room with view
195 square feet
9 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 9 guests
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Deluxe Double Room
Room with view
198 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Triple Room, Mixed Dorm
107 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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6 Sleeper Female Dorm
Room with view
87 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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6 Sleeper Dorm
Room with view
85 square feet
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Twin Room
Room with view
93 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Victorian Cape Town hostel in Cape Town City Centre with 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Concierge services

With a stay at Urban Hive Backpackers, you'll be centrally located in Cape Town, steps from Long Street and within a 5-minute drive of Cape Town International Convention Centre. This hostel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cape Town Stadium.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Victorian hostel include an arcade/game room, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.

Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Urban Hive Backpackers features a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This Victorian hostel also offers a vending machine, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff.

Urban Hive Backpackers has designated areas for smoking.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Free parking nearby
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Shared microwave
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 26
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Arcade/game room
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese
  • Afrikaans

Parking

Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Urban Hive Backpackers offers 26 accommodations with safes. This Cape Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • In-room safe
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Number of days between towel changes: 7
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 7

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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; cash is not accepted

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Towels fee: ZAR 100 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 per vehicle (one way)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee

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

Hotel Names

  • Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel Cape Town
  • Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel
  • Urban Hive Backpackers Cape Town
  • Urban Hive Backpackers Cape Town
  • Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cape Town
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