Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of Urban Hive Backpackers, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, steps from Long Street and within a 5-minute drive of Cape Town International Convention Centre. This hostel is 5 minutes drive to Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 9 minutes drive to Table Mountain.

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.

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Property Details

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.

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Vending machine
Free parking nearby
Luggage storage
Billiards or pool table
Multilingual staff
Shared microwave
24-hour front desk
Television in common areas
Shared refrigerator
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Library
Designated smoking areas
Arcade/game room
Barbecue grill(s)
Housekeeping on request
Picnic area
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Laundry facilities
Tours/ticket assistance
Terrace
ATM/banking
Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 1:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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.

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

Other details

Quench your thirst with your favorite 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).

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Long Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Bree Street - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Company's Garden - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Western Cape High Court - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Kloof Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
South African Museum and Planetarium - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
St. Georges Mall - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
South Africa Library - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Greenmarket Square - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
South African National Gallery - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Table Mountain National Park - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Bo Kaap Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Christian Barnard Hospital - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Parliament of South Africa - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
South African Jewish Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The preferred airport for Urban Hive Backpackers is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 19.9 km / 12.3 mi

Hotel policies

General

Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Professional property host/manager
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Essential workers only - NO
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Pets

Pets not allowed

Resort 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.

Other charges

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.

Location

208 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape 8001, South Africa

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