With a stay at Urban Hive Backpackers, you'll be centrally located in Cape Town, within a 5-minute drive of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Cape Town Stadium. .This hostel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Table Mountain.
Cape Town International Convention Centre - 19 min walk
Two Oceans Aquarium - 4 min drive
Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive
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 Cape Town hostel in Cape Town City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
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.
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
Afrikaans, English, French, Portuguese
Property amenities
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
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Picnic area
Terrace
More
1 building
3 floors
Designated smoking areas
Victorian architecture
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not 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
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.
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
Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cape Town
Urban Hive Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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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
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.
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.
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
6/10 Okay
nancy
Feb 2, 2022
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
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.
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.