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Villa Viva Hostel

2.0 star property
Victorian Cape Town hostel in Cape Town City Centre with free breakfast

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Front of property
Outdoor pool
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily buffet breakfast
Superior Triple Room | Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Pool
The current price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

Explore the area

Map
74 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Bree Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kloof Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Long Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory

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

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Signature Shared Dormitory

Signature Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

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

Superior Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed)

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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed)

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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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About the area

Cape Town

Villa Viva Hostel puts you in the centre of Cape Town, 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Camps Bay Beach. Highlights at this Victorian hostel include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Cape Town City Centre hostel include Long Street and within 30 minutes you'll find Cape Town International Convention Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 5 min walk
  • Long Street - 5 min walk
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kloof Street House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saggy Stone - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Best of Asia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Shed - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Egghead Diner - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Villa Viva Hostel

Victorian Cape Town hostel in Cape Town City Centre with free breakfast
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Villa Viva Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Villa Viva Hostel was completed in June 2021.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Cape Town hostel.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1890
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Villa Viva Hostel offers 31 accommodations with a safe and an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German, Greek, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at Villa Viva Hostel?

Villa Viva Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Viva Hostel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Viva Hostel on 25 Feb 2025 start from NZ$115.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Villa Viva Hostel?

Yep, Villa Viva Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Villa Viva Hostel?

The closest beach to Villa Viva Hostel is Clifton Bay Beach (3.6 km).

Does Villa Viva Hostel have a pool?

Villa Viva Hostel has an outdoor pool.

Does Villa Viva Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Viva Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Viva Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Villa Viva Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Villa Viva Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 112 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

mauricio

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Rumbidzai Everjoy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Isaac

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

10/10 Excellent

Kanya

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

talha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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 traveller

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

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Thiago

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

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

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

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous friendly hostel
Fabulous friendly hostel across three converted neighbouring houses in the safe and walkable Gardens area of Cape Town, and worthy of their reviews and awards. Great location for bars, restaurants, supermarkets (KwikSpar and Woolworths 5min walk away on Kloof Street) and transport to the popular tourist spots. Friendly staff, who are able to recommend and arrange tours and car rentals for you. Affordably priced bar spread across an indoor and exterior covered terrace with TVs for sport, and pool tables. Private rooms are well appointed and away from the bar so noise is not an issue. Water cuts are not a problem and they have solar panels so you won't be affected by any power outages either.

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good central hostel
This is a good hostel in a central location. Pros: fair trade, with a social mission; spacious room (I had a private single); close to restaurants and bars; clean Cons: wifi didn't work several times, including once overnight; close to busy road (noise); noisy guests; hostel itself doesn't organize social events

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing place... the owner, staff, ideology and layout make this better than other hostels i’ve stayed at that seem to have higher ratings... by far a much better experience!! Book directly with The Backpack to save some money and help give a bigger percentage back to the community!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ching , Kent, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful friendly hotel close to Table Mountain.
Super friendly staff especially Clare the intern and Jabulani the bartender. Loved the eco-friendly nature of the hostel. For example we had bins to put bath water in due to the shortage in CT. Also the lounges were comfy and the free breakfast was a feast! Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Yasaman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best backpackers ever!
Spacious room, very great atmosphere in communal areas, *amazing* breakfast, helpful and friendly staff, can't recommend this place enough.

8/10 Good

Kevin, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Hotel with Perfect Staffs
It was recommended by my friend to stay in this hostel and it was definitely a great choice without regrets. The actual environment is exactly the same as the photos published in the web, well, I stayed in a single room and it was cozy! Nice dining place and reception area, as well as the pool (though I did not have time to use it but just walked by). The staffs were all friendly and nice, it really felt like at home.

8/10 Good

Sachin, Dallas, TX

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, great people
Overall, an amazing hostel. A fantastic way to meet people, and wonderful staff. The facilities were clean, but not pristine. I guess it was what I expect at a hostel. Overall, I highly recommend it for anyone looking to meet people and have a great time.

10/10 Excellent

joseph, 74 new church St, Capetown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My Stay
Very comfortable

10/10 Excellent

allyson

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

10/10 Excellent

ori, Santa Barbara, ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Hostel is whithn a 5-10 min walk to ling street. bree street, and loop st, popular hang outs i cape town. it is clean, quiet, and safe. Breafast is free and actually good! They have 24 hrs security guards and a parking lot for those who rent a car. Just a great place!

10/10 Excellent

b, e

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, no frills but very well done.
Great location. Very nice accommodation. Comfortable.