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Urban Hive Backpackers

Urban Hive Backpackers
Urban Hive Backpackers – Cape Town, CO
Urban Hive Backpackers – Cape Town, CO
Check in 1:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM

About Urban Hive Backpackers

Located within a heritage building with Victorian style architecture, Urban Hive Backpackers is set on buzzing Long Street in central Cape Town. Free WiFi is available throughout. The hostel offers accommodations options from single, twin and double rooms to various types of dorm rooms, all fitted with sheets and towels upon request. All rooms have access to a shared bathroom, available on each floor. Guests can prepare meals in the communal kitchen which is equipped with all necessary cooking equipment and a large double story fridge. Drinks can be enjoyed at the bar and the balcony has barbecue facilities. The 2 balconies offer a 180-degree street view overlooking the upper part of Long Street, and table mountain as a backdrop. There is also a billiard room and TV lounge. Staff at reception is always at hand to assist and can help you organize trips, airport shuttles and activities in the area. Long Street offers a variety of restaurants, bars and nightlife options. The Company's Garden is within 5 minutes' walk and Greenmarket Square is 1804 feet away,

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

3.8 / 5
Great 834 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Happy staff , cleanliness 100%

  • Engine customer May 2026

    ready to serve staff and good location. was easy to locate and conspicuous facilities are modest Prices are good and competitive. i recommend to other people more facilities could be provided. there should be opportunity for the provision of food at a cost more hangers should be provided there should be the provision of more blanketsve

  • Engine customer May 2026

    I would be great if the lockers where you could lock stuff up when you are not around the room. People come and go anything can happen. That's the only thing I didn't like.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Nothing

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Great location. The facility, but reasonable for the price.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Honestly, nothing

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    I like the staff and location alot. Staff was very cooperative and help you anytime you call them. I like everything. But i think i should hv a private washroom as if you are booking a complete room. Rest i am satisfied.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Centrally located in downtown. Old wooden property. Not that silent coz Full of night clubs are around there.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The location on Long Street made it so easy to explore Cape Town both during the day and at night. It was also easy to buy anything necessary for the stay.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Jamal was very receptive and show us all the place. The shower last floor was great. The place for smoke weed was nice and diferent. The balcony has a great view of busy night life. May you can here some street noise, but we already expect that.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Thanks for the friendly welcome Jamal. A bit noise, but we expect that

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Mosquitoes all over , worse I was sleeping on top and they were plenty mosquito ? on the ceiling… and plugs ,they should install plugs in each and every bed

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    I enjoyed my stay I met nice people and they helped me stay better thank you

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    The room in the shower is really small, and has no place/holder to put your shampoo somewhere. And there is no window.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    I like the proximity to other nice places. Nothing really serious

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    Mosquitoes

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    The upstairs balcony area The facility/room, was not soundproofed at all

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    It was good.

  • Engine customer Nov 2025

    Some one took my money … so please do keep cash in wallet or in bag ..

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    The roome was untidy, smelly and it was just impossble for me to even try and spend a minute in there. I asked for a blanket and spent the night sitting in the lounge which was also poorly kept - old broken furniture to say the least. The facility has a lot of potential and needs a complete makeover Clean room

Frequently asked questions about Urban Hive Backpackers

Does Urban Hive Backpackers have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Urban Hive Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Urban Hive Backpackers offer parking?
Yes, Urban Hive Backpackers offers free parking on-site.
Does Urban Hive Backpackers have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Urban Hive Backpackers does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Cape Town, see business hotels in Cape Town.
Does Urban Hive Backpackers have a fitness center?
Urban Hive Backpackers does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Urban Hive Backpackers located, and how walkable is the area?
Urban Hive Backpackers is located at 208 Long Street, Cape Town, CO 8000. With a Walk Score of 95, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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