Urban Hive Backpackers | Hostel in Cape Town

7.2 (958 Reviews) |   50 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  19 Guests
Cape Town City Centre Hostel | Urban Hive Backpackers

50 Bedroom Hostel in Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town

Located within a heritage building with Victorian style architecture, Urban Hive Backpackers is set on buzzing Long Street in central Cape Town. Free WiFi is available throughout. The hostel offers accommodations options from single, twin and double rooms to various types of dorm rooms, all fitted with sheets and towels upon request. All rooms have access to a shared bathroom, available on each floor. Guests can prepare meals in the communal kitchen which is equipped with all necessary cooking equipment and a large double story fridge. Drinks can be enjoyed at the bar and the balcony has barbecue facilities. The 2 balconies offer a 180-degree street view overlooking the upper part of Long Street, and table mountain as a backdrop. There is also a billiard room and TV lounge. Staff at reception is always at hand to assist and can help you organize trips, airport shuttles and activities in the area. Long Street offers a variety of restaurants, bars and nightlife options. The Company's Garden is within 5 minutes' walk and Greenmarket Square is 1804 feet away,

Urban Hive Backpackers is located in Cape Town.

This 50 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, TV, Balcony/Terrace, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 958 reviews with the average score of 7.2 . Coming to Cape Town and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Movie nights
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Game drives
  • Evening entertainment
  • Walking tours
  • Game room
  • Bar crawls
  • Hiking
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Adults only
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Safe
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Car rental
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • ATM on site
  • Airport shuttle
  • Ironing service
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Lockers
  • Shuttle service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Private check-in/out
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Key access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.6
Location:
8.26
Staff:
8.36
Facilities:
7.44
Comfort:
7.39
Cleanliness:
7.63
Linder
Dec 12, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   6
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Key access, Iron, Privacy curtain, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens

View

City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Lower sink

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 11 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Reading light, Key access, Iron, Privacy curtain, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Earplugs, Trash cans

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Patio, Outdoor dining area, Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Lower sink

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow
Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 8 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Reading light, Key access, Iron, Privacy curtain, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens

View

Inner courtyard view, Mountain view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Lower sink

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow
Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 10 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Reading light, Key access, Iron, Privacy curtain, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Lower sink

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

View

Inner courtyard view
Deluxe Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Reading light, Key access, Iron, Privacy curtain, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Earplugs, Trash cans

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens

View

City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Lower sink

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 8 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Key access, Iron, Privacy curtain, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Lower sink

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

View

Inner courtyard view
Budget Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 8 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Reading light, Key access, Iron, Privacy curtain, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Lower sink

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow

View

Inner courtyard view
Bed in 9-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Key access, Iron, Privacy curtain, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Patio, Outdoor dining area, Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens

View

City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Lower sink

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 6 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Key access, Iron, Privacy curtain, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Lower sink, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow
6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 9 m2
6 Bunk bed Bed
6-Bed Male Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Key access, Iron, Privacy curtain, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Ironing facilities, Fan, Hardwood or parquet floors, Lockers, Earplugs, Trash cans

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Linens

Services

Wake-up service

View

City view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Lower sink

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow
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