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Urban Hive Backpackers

2.0 star property
Victorian hostel near Long Street

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Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Interior
Couples dining

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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208 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bree Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kloof Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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6 Sleeper Dorm

6 Sleeper Dorm

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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6 Sleeper Female Dorm

6 Sleeper Female Dorm

  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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9 Sleeper Dorm

9 Sleeper Dorm

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 9 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Mixed Dorm

Triple Room, Mixed Dorm

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Budget Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Deluxe Double Room With Balcony And Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Dormitory

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

9 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 9

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 6

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 6

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Budget Double Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Cape Town

Cape Town City Centre stay.With a stay at this Cape Town City Centre hostel, you'll be steps from Company's Garden and Western Cape High Court. Long Street and Bree Street are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Long Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bree Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kloof Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Greenmarket Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South Africa Library - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 15 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mama Africa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Carne SA - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Long Street Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kennedy's on Long - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kennedy's Cigar Bar And Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Urban Hive Backpackers

Victorian hostel near Long Street
As a guest of Urban Hive Backpackers, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A vending machine, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff are also featured at Urban Hive Backpackers.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Cape Town hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

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