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Basic Shared Dormitory

Bed Count 4 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Signature Shared Dormitory

Bed Count 4 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Standard Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed)

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Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed)

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Basic Shared Dormitory

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Hotel Description

During your stay at Villa Viva Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Long Street. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • 5 minutes by foot from Long Street and a 3-minute drive from Cape Town International Convention Centre
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

Villa Viva Hostel ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
5.0 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Villa Viva Hostel

Everyone (1) Family (1)
5 out of 5
Sehr tolle und gemütliche Unterkunft mit vielen interessanten Begegnungen. Jederzeit wieder!

Posted by on 5 Mar 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

23 Mar 2023 by Eduard

Dear Eduard, thank you for your lovely review. Much appreciated. We are looking forward to welcome you again. Best Wishes, Your Villa Viva Team

5 out of 5

Herzliche Atmosphäre mit liebevollen Details!

Das Hostel lieg gut zwischen Table Mountain und V&A Waterfront, nahe des farbenprächtigen Bo-Kaap Viertels. Es besticht durch seine durchwegs freundliche Atmosphäre und farbenfrohe Austattung. Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt!

Posted by on 30 Jan 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

6 Feb 2018 by Mary

Thank you for your great review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay at The Backpack and hope to see you again on your next visit to Cape Town.

Property Features

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Villa Viva Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Villa Viva Hostel was completed in June 2021. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Cape Town hostel.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1890
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Cape Town Station (2.2 km / 1.4 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Villa Viva Hostel offers 31 accommodations with a safe and an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer available
  • Safe
  • Iron and ironing board

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Villa Viva Hostel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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 and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

  • Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on-site
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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 350 per person (one-way)

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

Hotel Names

  • Backpack Cape Town
  • The Backpack Hostel
  • Backpack Hostel Cape Town
  • The Backpack Hostel
  • Villa Viva Hostel Cape Town
  • Villa Viva Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Villa Viva Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cape Town

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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