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Villa Viva Hostel

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Superior Triple Room | Private kitchen
Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property
Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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74 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Kloof Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Long Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Signature Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin 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)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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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

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Villa Viva Hostel

Hostel in Cape Town City Centre
Along with an outdoor pool, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Villa Viva Hostel offers 31 accommodations with safes and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The hostel offers a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Victorian hostel also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in June 2021.

Villa Viva Hostel has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

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

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The Backpack Hostel
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Villa Viva Hostel Cape Town
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