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Single Room
Room with view
5 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Other room types
Double Room
10 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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9 Sleeper Dorm
Room with view
18 square metres
9 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 9 guests
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Deluxe Double Room
Room with view
18 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Triple Room, Mixed Dorm
10 square metres
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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6 Sleeper Female Dorm
Room with view
8 square metres
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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6 Sleeper Dorm
8 square metres
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Twin Room
9 square metres
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 a 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 3 mi (4.8 km) from Table Mountain.

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

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room

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
  • Linens provided
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Change of towels: Every number of days 7
  • Change of bed sheets: Every number of days 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

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.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 72 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

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

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

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

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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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