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Villa Viva Hostel

2.0 star property
Victorian hostel with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Triple Room | Private kitchen
Free daily buffet breakfast
Villa Viva Hostel energizes Cape Town City Centre. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, pick a book from the library, or enjoy the garden. The property offers a free breakfast buffet and high-speed WiFi, with staff ready to assist near the vibrant Long Street area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed)

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2021
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Triple Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2021
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Signature Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Renovated in 2021
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
74 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Long Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 2 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kloof Street House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Unfiltered On Kloof - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blondie - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Villa Viva Hostel

Hostel remodeled in 2021 and located near Long Street
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Villa Viva Hostel. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby, a billiards/pool table, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at Villa Viva Hostel have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 1890
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - June 2021
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Backpack Cape Town
The Backpack Hostel
Backpack Hostel Cape Town
The Backpack Hostel
Villa Viva Hostel Cape Town
Villa Viva Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Villa Viva Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Viva Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Viva Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Viva Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Viva Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Viva Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Villa Viva Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 350 per person applies.

Where is Villa Viva Hostel located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Bree Street and Long Street. Kloof Street and Iziko South African Museum are also within 10 minutes. Cape Town Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Villa Viva Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 115 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like the wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Vibe at Villa Viva.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Viva Villa Hostel! We stayed at superior double with bathroom. The room is cozy and comfortable, and the bathroom is very clean and easy to use. The staffs are gentle, and breakfast is delicious. The interiors are so nice, which I felt their artistic spirits about. The access to Table Mountain is good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I LOVE this place!!! Architecturally & environmentally so pleasant, flowing interesting. Kind & friendly staff. Clean, quiet. I could stay forever
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fair Eco Hostel but beware of your room location

Beware of the room facilities because there are rooms in which the bathroom is outside (Cape town can be a cold and rainy place) in open areas. Shower is not good at all (tried 3 different in the hostel) but maybe this is because of the water concerns and eco view from the hostel. Friendly staff, location is good but right in front there are people living in the streets (what is common in many areas of city centre). My room was not good concerning silence. Also there were lots of families with children during my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

America

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación y servicio.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

America

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Súper amable el personal y el ambiente increible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome Hostel in a awesome City

Simply one of the best Hostels in one of the greatest cities in the world I‘ve stayed in!!! Make sure to get the family room as it has great views to Table & Lion Head Mountain. Staff is super friendly & helpful!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bel ostello , in buona posizione .

Buon ostello ben tenuto ottima pulizia buona colazione ,bella camera con aria condizionata . A pochi passi dal centro di Cape Town , vicino a locali ,ristoranti, pizzerie,pub e supermercati.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Detlef

Rzvc
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fijne locatie, dichtbij restaurants en supermarkten. Ook dichtbij bezienswaardigheden zoals V&A Waterfront, kabelbaan naar Table Mountain & Lion’s head. Gratis voor de deur parkeren. Mooi hostel met lief personeel. Het was schoon, met zwembad en fijn ontbijt. Wat wil je nog meer?? Soms wat gehorig (weg en gasten) maar tussen 22:00-07:00 zeker heel stil.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malin Olsvik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Supert opphold

Hyggelig personale, bra lokasjon, fine rom og et koselig basseng
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduard Tomislav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr tolle und gemütliche Unterkunft mit vielen interessanten Begegnungen. Jederzeit wieder!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Semy

Liked: Cleanliness

Atento as ruas proximas nao andar

O que me salvou foi os brasileiros que trabalham no local . Mas duas coisas chatas aconteceu roubaram meu sabonete organico que esqueci no banheiro um noite e minha champanhe que tinha meu nome beberam . E administracao nada fez pessimo. Eu nao volto.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

Un cauchemar ce séjour à cet hôtel ! Tout était censé se dérouler à merveille pour mon anniversaire. Je réserve et paye pour une chambre familiale pour 5 nuits. La responsable a jugé bon pour rentrer dans ses frais de nous donner une chambre standard simple sous les combes (Je fais 1m80 je vous laisse imaginé) avec l'odeur, l'humidité et la vétusté de la chambre. Comme nous n'étions que deux nous avons eu cette chambre à la place de celle initialement payé. Nous nous sommes donc rendu à la réception le lendemain pour leur faire part de notre mécontentement car la veille nous sommes arrivés tard le soir et c'est le vigile de l'auberge qui nous a fait l'enregistrement. La Responsable ose nous répondre qu'elle ne voyait pas le problème car nous n'étions que deux personnes et que nous étions dans une auberge et non un hôtel (allez chercher l'erreur nous payons pour une prestation et on nous demande de quoi nous plaignons nous ??). Et là a commencé le début de notre cauchemar car non seulement elle nous a mis à la porte nous n'avions plus de logement dans un pays étranger(en Afrique du Sud) de surcroît deux filles et à cause de ses mensonges Hôtel.com a refusé de nous reloger car elle leur a dit que nous avons refusé d'accepter la chambre standard. Résultat des courses à 19h nous étions à la rue à chercher nous même un autre hôtel qui était pour la plupart complet. Un anniversaire catastrophique à cause d'une mauvaise personne. Faite également attention à hôtel.com car quand on
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Green vibe. Lovely friendly staff . Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lew, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept, beautiful view of Table Top Mountain. Parking for a small fee on site was very useful. I thought there was a laundry room on site, but I was wrong, they can send laundry out to be done and returned the next day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location and nice staff. It’s overpriced and overrated as well. I expected more based on the reviews. The room seemed old and had a weird smell. The breakfast is only cereal and bread. It’s supposed to be an eco friendly hostel but is more to save money than anything else. Encourage you to not flash the toilet and saved the water you used after taking a shower! That was odd to me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Liebevoll eingerichtetes und sehr nett geführtes Hostel, fußläufig der Long Street
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nettes Team, saubere Zimmer, leider sehr laut und mittelmäßige Lage
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great, really clean location with a fun vibe. very easy to meet other travelers. The breakfast was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ich habe in dem Hostel eine Nacht in einem der Zelte verbracht, wirklich eine tolle Ausstattung. Super Erfahrung!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is very close to all the bars and restaurants, has a cozy environment that’s easy to meet people. There’s also a lot of tour options. I would definitely stay here again. Only down size is it’s a bit more expensive than the other hostels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Auberge accueillante et bien située. Chambre propre et spacieuse . Belle vue sur table montain.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

MARIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adoreeei!

O lugar é uma graça, tem muita infraestrutura!! Eu adorei