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Urban Hive Backpackers

2.0 star property
Victorian hostel near Long Street

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

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 | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 112 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 93 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Mixed Dorm

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 198 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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6 Sleeper Female Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Sleeper Female Dorm

  • City view
  • 87 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • City view
  • 56 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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6 Sleeper Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Sleeper Dorm

  • 85 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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9 Sleeper Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

9 Sleeper Dorm

  • City view
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 9
  • 9 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Cape Town City Centre stay.With a stay at this Cape Town City Centre hostel, you'll be steps from Company's Garden and Western Cape High Court. 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 - 0.0 miles
  • Kloof Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

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 Long Street
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

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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 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

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.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Urban Hive Backpackers to the airport?

Urban Hive Backpackers is 12.3 mi (16-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Urban Hive Backpackers?

As of May 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Urban Hive Backpackers on May 26, 2025 start from $12.19, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Urban Hive Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Urban Hive Backpackers offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 200 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Urban Hive Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 3.7 mi (11-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 9.6 mi (22-min drive) from Bloubergstrand Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Urban Hive Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Urban Hive Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Urban Hive Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Urban Hive Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

Is there free parking at Urban Hive Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Urban Hive Backpackers have a pool?

Urban Hive Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Urban Hive Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Urban Hive Backpackers to downtown Cape Town?

Urban Hive Backpackers is 0.5 mi away from 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

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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