Title: Villa Viva Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=8308170&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Villa Viva Hostel Travelers start their day with a complimentary breakfast before renting bikes for city exploration or relaxing by the garden-surrounded outdoor pool in Cape Town. ## Photo gallery for Villa Viva Hostel ![Outdoor pool - Villa Viva Hostel (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/8e32a7ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Superior Triple Room | Private kitchen - Villa Viva Hostel (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/f48bd895.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Villa Viva Hostel (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/82e07567.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily buffet breakfast - Villa Viva Hostel (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/79937c13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Villa Viva Hostel (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/7b221564.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Bar - Laundry room ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 28 - Dec 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=8308170&PinnedHotelID=8308170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=8308170&PinnedHotelID=8308170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 29 - Dec 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30&selected=8308170&PinnedHotelID=8308170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30&selected=8308170&PinnedHotelID=8308170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 2 - 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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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/3d7cf35f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed) ### Highlights Renovated in 2021 Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 1 - 3 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom ![Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/a2532058.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Renovated in 2021 Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/259c3f0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Renovated in 2021 Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom ![Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/90e1b24c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Renovated in 2021 Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### Superior Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds Renovated in 2021 Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room ![Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/87207fee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds Renovated in 2021 Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Superior Triple Room ![Superior Triple Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/c7286c48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Triple Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds Renovated in 2021 Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Superior Room ![Superior Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/32edf767.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds Renovated in 2021 Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory ![In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/3d7cf35f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Shared Dormitory ### Highlights Renovated in 2021 Ceiling fan Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 1 - 2 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory ![Basic Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/e319282a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Shared Dormitory ### Highlights Renovated in 2021 Ceiling fan Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 1 - 4 Single Beds ### View all photos for Signature Shared Dormitory ![Signature Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/b136ebe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Signature Shared Dormitory ### Highlights Renovated in 2021 Ceiling fan Daily housekeeping In-room safe Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 1 - 4 Single Beds ## You may also like Ad ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12330000/12324200/12324155/e72b6b26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Sunsquare Cape Town Gardens Cape Town City Centre - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCape-Town-Hotels-Villa-Viva-Hostel.h8308170.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCape-Town-Hotels-Villa-Viva-Hostel.h8308170.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.92729%2C18.41066&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IvPeNUkkTo2Q6bugUEUTTi7axSA=) 74 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 #### What's nearby - Bree Street \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Kloof Street \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Table Mountain National Park \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Long Street \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Greenmarket Square \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles #### Getting around - Cape Town Station - 2 min drive - Rosebank Station - 8 min drive - Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk - ‪Kloof Street House - ‬5 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk - ‪Unfiltered On Kloof - ‬6 min walk - ‪Blondie - ‬5 min walk ## About this property ### Villa Viva Hostel Hostel remodelled 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 travellers 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 hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and ATM/banking services - A vending machine, a TV in reception and a front desk safe Room features All guestrooms at Villa Viva Hostel offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes. ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44910000/44904800/44904725/5ebdd43a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welterusten Guesthouse Somerset West - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room 8.0 Very good 1 review £62 includes taxes & fees 8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=44904725&PinnedHotelID=44904725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Economy Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113140000/113131300/113131265/4a2ae066_edited_7935.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 27 on miltonroad Goodwood - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room 4.0 5 reviews £20 includes taxes & fees 29 Dec - 30 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30&selected=113131265&PinnedHotelID=113131265&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117640000/117634400/117634399/bd62a45e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spring forth guest house Cape Town - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room - Housekeeping 4.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=117634399&PinnedHotelID=117634399&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44900000/44890100/44890094/84ce5803.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel Green Point - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 19 reviews £96 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=44890094&PinnedHotelID=44890094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 - Limited on-site self parking - 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) ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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? ### Is Villa Viva Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Villa Viva Hostel? ### What time is check-in at Villa Viva Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Villa Viva Hostel? ### Does Villa Viva Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Villa Viva Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Villa Viva Hostel Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 9.4 Eco-friendliness ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 67 8 - Good 31 6 - Okay 12 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 4 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reiko 3 Jan 2025 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! ##### Reiko Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noreen 9 Feb 2024 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 ##### Noreen Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Andre 25 Aug 2023 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. ##### Andre Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carsten 4 Aug 2024 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!!! ##### Carsten Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Isaac 16 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service I like the wonderful breakfast. ##### Isaac Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer 26 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the Vibe at Villa Viva. ##### Jennifer Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### America 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excelente ubicación y servicio. ##### America Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### America 22 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Súper amable el personal y el ambiente increible ##### America Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Claudio 3 Jun 2024 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/FF925854545AA002F9628B5F7D1473F1CD1CCC871717506914667.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Claudio Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Detlef 1 Apr 2024 Rzvc ##### Detlef Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia 15 Nov 2023 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. ##### Patricia Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malin Olsvik 11 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Supert opphold Hyggelig personale, bra lokasjon, fine rom og et koselig basseng ##### Malin Olsvik Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eduard Tomislav 5 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sehr tolle und gemütliche Unterkunft mit vielen interessanten Begegnungen. Jederzeit wieder! ##### Eduard Tomislav Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Semy 14 Jan 2020 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. ##### Semy Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 2 Dec 2019 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 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 27 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Green vibe. Lovely friendly staff . Excellent breakfast. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lew, Maryland 31 Jul 2019 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. ##### Lew Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 29 Jul 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 19 Nov 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Liebevoll eingerichtetes und sehr nett geführtes Hostel, fußläufig der Long Street ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 22 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nettes Team, saubere Zimmer, leider sehr laut und mittelmäßige Lage ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary 19 Oct 2018 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! ##### Mary Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paulina 13 Oct 2018 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! ##### Paulina Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Niki 29 Jul 2018 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. ##### Niki Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie 13 May 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Auberge accueillante et bien située. Chambre propre et spacieuse . Belle vue sur table montain. ##### Valerie Stayed 3 nights in May 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARIANA 29 Apr 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Adoreeei! O lugar é uma graça, tem muita infraestrutura!! 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