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Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Triple Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Standard Double Room
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed)
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Victorian Cape Town hostel in Cape Town City Centre with free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Villa Viva Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Cape Town, within a 5-minute drive of Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. This hostel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Cape Town Stadium.

Make yourself at home in one of the 31 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Victorian hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 31
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1890
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Vending machine
  • Off-street parking
  • No accessible shuttle

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Afrikaans
  • Greek
  • Xhosa

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free WiFi
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided

Where to Eat

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

Nearby Things to do

  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Safari nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

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 each accommodation.

No lifts

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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