Hotel Urban Hive Backpackers, Cape Town, South Africa

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Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel - Cape Town

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Overview

Providing the opportunity to walk by Lower Molteno Reservoir, which is 1 km away, the heritage 2-star Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel Cape Town offers a sundeck, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities for guests' leisure. Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, this Cape Town hostel is located 20 minutes' stroll from Castle of Good Hope.

Location

Found 10 minutes by car from Lion's Head, the Cape Town accommodation is a walk from worship locations like the metropolitical church "St George's Cathedral". Nearby shopping destinations comprise Cape Town International Convention Centre (1.9 km) and Greenmarket Square (0.9 km) for visitors to explore. Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to Two Oceans Aquarium, which is about 25 minutes' walk away.

Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel is centrally located near a train station.

Rooms

Certain rooms at the Cape Town accommodation include a patio and a balcony, as well as views of the city. Apart from entertainment options like a television, guests may also make use of a work desk. Some of the rooms are equipped with bedside reading lights, as well as bunk beds. A shared bathroom is fitted with a separate toilet, a sink, and a shower. To enhance guest convenience, hairdryers and bath sheets are provided in the bathrooms.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy a lounge bar. The Raptor Room bar is at a distance of 350 metres from this hostel. The Cape Town accommodation includes a communal kitchen.

Leisure & Business

Hiking and pool are available on-site.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 13:00-23:59

until 10:00

Amenities

Paid Public parking is possible at a location nearby.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hostel for free.

Other information

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Afrikaans

Building

Number of rooms:50

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Rooms and availability

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Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-refundable

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed2 Single beds

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6 Bed Dormitory Room Dormitory Room Mixed

Max:

6 persons
Bed options:

1 Bed in shared room

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Shared Bathroom Dormitory Room Mixed

Max:

1 person
Bed options:

1 Bed in shared room1 Bed in shared room

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Paid parking

Kitchen facilities

Shared kitchen

Air conditioning

Laundry

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Welcome drink

Picnic area/ Tables

Leisure/ TV room

Adults only

Sports & Fitness

Hiking

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables

Children

Board games
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Entertainment
Sun terrace
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room

Room view

City view
Mountain view

Room features

Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Sink

Self-catering

Shared kitchen

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor
Curtains

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Essential information about Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel

💵 Lowest room price	21 C$
📏 Distance to centre	500 m
✈️ Distance to airport	19.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Cape Town International, CPT

Location

Address

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208 Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8000

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208 Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8000

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants
Hotels nearby

Castle

Castle of Good Hope

1.8 km

Museum

District Six Museum

910 m

Square

Greenmarket Square

890 m

Museum

Bo-Kaap Museum

890 m

Gallery

South African National Gallery

910 m

Store

Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village

940 m

Aquarium

Two Oceans Aquarium

2.2 km

Stadium

Cape Town Stadium

2.4 km

Museum

South African Jewish Museum

910 m

Museum

Slave Lodge Museum

910 m

Mountain

Signal Hill

2.9 km

Planetarium

Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium

770 m

Bree Street

890 m

Theatre

Labia Theatre

770 m

Museum

Koopmans-de Wet House

890 m

Military Road Signal Hill

Noon Day Gun

940 m

Library

National Library Of South Africa

910 m

Gallery

Rust en Vreugd

680 m

Gallery

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

2.0 km

Shopping Area

Gardens Shopping Centre

910 m

Convention Centre

Cape Town International Convention Centre

1.9 km

Mall

Saint Georges Mall

890 m

Darling St

Cape Town City Hall

910 m

Park

De Waal Park

1.9 km

Square

Church Square

540 m

Church

St George's Cathedral

370 m

Church

St Mary's Cathedral

470 m

Museum

Cape Town Holocaust Centre

530 m

Mosque

Auwal Mosque

380 m

Church

Groote Kerk

520 m

Restaurant

Crust Cafe

370 m

Restaurant

Eastern Food Bazaar

870 m

Restaurant

Cafe Zor

450 m

Restaurant

Nitro House

470 m

Restaurant

The Food Lover's Market

570 m

Restaurant

Love Pizza at Blah Blah Bar

420 m

Restaurant

Cabron Taco Bar

560 m

Restaurant

Max Bagels

560 m

Restaurant

Sequoia Cafe

530 m

Restaurant

Motherland Brewers

560 m

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FAQ about Urban Hive Backpackers

What are the tourist attractions I can visit while staying at the heritage Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel?

You can visit Castle of Good Hope located within 20 minutes' walk of the heritage Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel.

Which is the closest airport to Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel?

Cape Town International airport is the nearest airport to Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel, and it can be reached with an 18-minute drive.

What is the time of check-in and check-out at this Cape Town hostel?

Guests can check in at this Cape Town hostel from 13:00 and check out until 10:00.

How much does a nights' stay at Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel hostel cost?

Starting from $17, you can enjoy a one-night stay at Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel hostel.

Which payment methods are available at the heritage Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel?

Guests can pay for the stay at the heritage Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel with such payment methods:

сash
Visa
Mastercard

Does the 2-star property offer luggage storage?

Yes, the 2-star property offers baggage storage.

Which room facilities does the property provide?

Some rooms at the property feature bedside reading lights for guests' convenience.

What facilities are featured at the heritage Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel?

Facilities at the heritage Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel include a restaurant and storage for belongings, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.

Which restaurants in the vicinity of the heritage Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel hostel come highly recommended?

Guests can visit The Raptor Room, located not very far from the heritage Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel hostel, or Yo Meatball, situated about a 5-minute walk away.

Is the kitchen available at this hostel?

Yes, at this hostel a communal kitchen is available.

What kind of bathrooms are featured at the heritage Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel hostel?

Shared bathrooms with a separate toilet, a sink, and a shower are provided in every room at the heritage Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel hostel.

Is there a laundry at the Cape Town hostel?

Yes, the Cape Town hostel provides a laundry for guests' convenience.

Are there parking options at the heritage Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel hostel?

The heritage Urban Hive Backpackers Hostel hostel can offer public parking nearby.

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