Urban Hive Backpackers

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

7.8Good

(73 Ratings)

"Very homey and I love that "

Aurora Sutton

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7.8 / 10.0

Good(73 Ratings)

Hostel in Cape Town

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Includes essentialsWiFi/Internet, Bar, Kitchen and more

About this hostel

Victorian hostel with a bar, steps from Long Street
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.

Amenities at Urban Hive Backpackers

Non-smoking

Bar

Kitchen

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Microwave

No pets allowed

Laundry services

Safe

Map of Cape Town

Nearby attractions

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Available Rooms

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7.8Good

(73 Ratings)

"Very homey and I love that "

Aurora Sutton

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

7.8 / 10.0

Good(73 Ratings)

Hostel in Cape Town

Reasons to book

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Includes essentialsWiFi/Internet, Bar, Kitchen and more

Map of Cape Town

Nearby attractions

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Amenities

Non-smoking

Bar

Kitchen

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Microwave

No pets allowed

Laundry services

Safe

Ratings and reviews

7.8 / 10.0

Good(73 Ratings)

1.0 / 10.0

I do not recommend this hostel at all. Our experience was absolutely terrible. The facilities were extremely dirty and full of cockroaches, specially inside the rooms. I want to emphasise this: there were many cockroaches in the accommodation areas. It was very disturbing. There was constant noise at all hours, making it impossible to rest properly. We did not sleep well at all. We also witnessed very strange and uncomfortable situations inside the hostel, including harassment incidents and people becoming very unwell in the bathrooms, with medication scattered on the floor. It felt unsafe and poorly managed. The hostel also advertises parking, but this is false. There is no on-site parking. The only option is street parking, which is paid and the area feels unsafe at night.

3.0 / 10.0

I stayed in a private room and it was clean and well-maintained. The team is fantastic—super friendly and always ready to help with a smile. It’s also close to everything you need.

1.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

Very homey and I love that

10.0 / 10.0

Very homey and I love that

1.0 / 10.0

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

1.0 / 10.0

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

2.0 / 10.0

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.

2.0 / 10.0

8.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

4.0 / 10.0

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.

4.0 / 10.0

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.

3.0 / 10.0

the hotel was very affordable-but the bar scene, on the streets outside-was very loud no air in room-was very hot

3.0 / 10.0

the hotel was very affordable-but the bar scene, on the streets outside-was very loud no air in room-was very hot

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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

2.0 / 10.0

The staff are extremely rude esp. the cleaning staff.

2.0 / 10.0

The staff are extremely rude esp. the cleaning staff.

2.0 / 10.0

It wasn’t clean. Staff r rude n unhelpful. The noise was unbearable.

1.0 / 10.0

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.

1.0 / 10.0

4.0 / 10.0

Bed and room fine. Central location. Noisy at weekends and no air con. Good value all in

4.0 / 10.0

Bed and room fine. Central location. Noisy at weekends and no air con. Good value all in

1.0 / 10.0

I did not stay there. 2 am in the morning and full volume disco on the go... Area did not look the best at that time.....

1.0 / 10.0

I did not stay there. 2 am in the morning and full volume disco on the go... Area did not look the best at that time.....

5.0 / 10.0

UH is in a great location near bars and restaurants. The staff is genuinely nice and the vibe is friendly. At night, people tend to gather on the balcony or in the tea room, so it's easy to meet others. My only complaint is that there's only one shower and toilet for each floor. There definitely needs to be more.

5.0 / 10.0

10.0 / 10.0

Its very friendly. Nice, helpful, outgoing staff. Wonderful atmosphere. A place that feels like a home. It is loud on the weekends from Thursday night to Saturday night. The place is secure. Good kitchen. Great interior art. Accessible bathrooms. Storage in the rooms. Average comfotabilty for the beds. Great access to food and bars in Cape Town. Really considerate owner in the new establishment.

10.0 / 10.0

5.0 / 10.0

It was so wonderful I really enjoyed my stay and the staff was so awesome and for the entire staff ' keep the good work you doing guys and high five for you. Just the bed that was bit tired could feel the springs.but besides everything was spot on.and the area rocks .

5.0 / 10.0

10.0 / 10.0

The staff are friendly and helpful. The location is good. Ten-minute walking to the northeast, it's the tour bus terminal; five minutes more, the CBD (central business district). Then, laundry is downstairs. And, 10 minutes to the south, a 24-hour McDonald and the southern end of the Company's Garden. Five minutes further to the southwest, a supermarket. On the other hand, Long Street is a "party street". Bring your earplugs. Otherwise, you can't sleep at night

10.0 / 10.0

Great location! Good showers, rooms, and beautiful common room perfect for when your roommate sexiles you lol. Incredibly nice and fun staff. Tory was great!!! Loud on weekends but doesn't matter if you're trying to go out on long street... cause you're literally right there!! Awesome stay I can't wait to go back.

10.0 / 10.0

8.0 / 10.0

Just stayed one night before taking the train. It's an awesome location for sightseeing in Cape town but it is very noisy as others mentioned. We were prepared with ear plugs so it was ok but the street noise definitely went well past 4am.

8.0 / 10.0

1.0 / 10.0

Bad management. Don't stay here. You will regret it. Management aloud strangers who wanted my money in the reception. When things like that ocurred and your guests complains please I don't know them and you ignore your guest and allow strangers to continue harrasing the customer that is bad management. Instead of protecting the guests they put you in danger.

1.0 / 10.0

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Urban Hive Backpackers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Urban Hive Backpackers pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Urban Hive Backpackers?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, bar, kitchen, balcony/terrace, and wifi/internet.

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Urban Hive Backpackers

Hostel in Cape Town

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities at Urban Hive Backpackers

Map of Cape Town

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hostel in Cape Town

Reasons to book

Map of Cape Town

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Urban Hive Backpackers pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Urban Hive Backpackers?

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