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Urban Hive Backpackers

2.0 star property
Victorian hostel near Cape Town Cruise Terminal

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Deluxe Double Room
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Mixed Dorm

Triple Room, Mixed Dorm

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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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Single Room

Single Room

  • 5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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6 Sleeper Dorm

6 Sleeper Dorm

  • 8 sq m
  • 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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About the area

Cape Town

Cape Town City Centre stay.Your stay at this Cape Town City Centre hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Camps Bay Beach. 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
  • Kloof Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.9 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
  • ‪Kennedy's on Long - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beerhouse on Long - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Royale Eatery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Waiting Room - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Urban Hive Backpackers

Victorian hostel near Cape Town Cruise Terminal
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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Portuguese

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 (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

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

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Towels fee: ZAR 100 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
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.

Property is also known as

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

Urban Hive Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 65 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aurora Sutton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very homey and I love that
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful desk agent the lady was great. But when I say everything I mean EVERYTHING else about my stay was horrible. Andwith this place you get wat you pay for here. Never again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Yen Kuang

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a 6-female room which is advertised as a three bunkbeds. To my surprise, it was not. It was 2 triple bunks. The room was tiny and messy. There were suitcases, shoes, backpacks, and random items on the floor making it nearly impossible to walk inside the tiniest room. There were not enough outlets to support 6 people in the room and the little power source available was being hogged by others. It was a challenge trying to charge my after having a long travel day. The shower clogged. Hair everywhere. I tried to freshen up as I had a long travel day. I felt disgusted. I left the property to get my mind off it. I came back to find a room that was like a sauna with a fan that only reaches the two people at the lower bunks. I was issued the highest bunk. Lucky me! There was a lady in my room fully naked doing her makeup and started the blow dryer at 1030pm. There is no noise control or behavior control from the staff. That was the last straw for me. I immediately booked a hotel just hours after checking in. The staff did nothing to address the issues after expressing my concerns. I am glad I left. I’ve stayed at plenty of hostels before. This place is not it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

HOELISOA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were delighted with our stay in this establishment. It's right in the center of town and very easy to get to. However, as it was winter, the rooms on the upper floor were too cold. Otherwise, the staff are very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value single room
Very good rates for single (small) rooms in such a good location in Cape town! The old building was really charming. My room had a lovely view of the table mountain.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

nancy

you get what you pay for
the hotel was very affordable-but the bar scene, on the streets outside-was very loud no air in room-was very hot
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Siyambona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located on a very popular tourist street - lots of clubs, bars and noise -especially on weekends. Ask for a rear room if noise bothers you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It wasn’t clean. Staff r rude n unhelpful. The noise was unbearable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are extremely rude esp. the cleaning staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private Room Differed from Picture/Description
The listed information (photos and description) is not accurate. I mentioned this to the hostel, and they didn't care or accept responsibility. The bed was extremely uncomfortable and the linens weren't very clean. There's also no a/c or fan, so in the summer I can imagine the rooms get excessively warm. Additionally, an undisclosed 100 Rand deposit is immediately required at check-in in order to receive your key. For the private rooms, no toiletries and no towel are provided. I would absolutely not recommend this hostel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Brandon-Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fine
Bed and room fine. Central location. Noisy at weekends and no air con. Good value all in
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Where not to stay in cape town
I did not stay there. 2 am in the morning and full volume disco on the go... Area did not look the best at that time.....
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chill Spot
UH is in a great location near bars and restaurants. The staff is genuinely nice and the vibe is friendly. At night, people tend to gather on the balcony or in the tea room, so it's easy to meet others. My only complaint is that there's only one shower and toilet for each floor. There definitely needs to be more.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its very friendly. Nice, helpful, outgoing staff. Wonderful atmosphere. A place that feels like a home. It is loud on the weekends from Thursday night to Saturday night. The place is secure. Good kitchen. Great interior art. Accessible bathrooms. Storage in the rooms. Average comfotabilty for the beds. Great access to food and bars in Cape Town. Really considerate owner in the new establishment.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018