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Urban Hive Backpackers

2.0 star property

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

Popular amenities

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

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208 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Long Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪17 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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 this property

Urban Hive Backpackers

Victorian hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
A bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
During your stay at Urban Hive Backpackers, you're just a quick walk from Long Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and dry cleaning service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Long Street and a 2-minute drive from Cape Town International Convention Centre
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return 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 at the property

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Urban Hive Backpackers offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 34 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 73 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disgusting - Beware not as advertised

The place is a dump and is full of indignant persons. It was totally unsuitable for our needs and we didn't stay 1 night. When we asked to cancel and get a refund we were told that this will not happen. Will never use Hotel app ever again
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaeya

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaeya

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaeya

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zenande

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ANDRIANAIVO

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaeya

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mandla

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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