8/10 Very good
I like the wonderful breakfast.
Isaac
Isaac, 5-night trip
Villa Viva Hostel
Suburban hostel in Cape Town with outdoor pool and bar/lounge
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In Cape Town City Centre, Villa Viva Hostel brings a fresh vibe to the scene. Unwind by the outdoor pool or grab a book from the library and lounge in the garden. With free breakfast buffet, high-speed WiFi, and helpful staff nearby Long Street.
8.8
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Airport transfer
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Bar
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Outdoor pool
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/cafe
- Airport shuttle
- Terrace
- Garden
- Library
- Front-desk safe
- Snack bar/deli
- ATM/banking services
- Vending machine
Feel at home (6)
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Free self parking
Room options
Showing 12 of 12 rooms
Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed)
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- Sleeps 1
- 3 Twin Bunk Beds
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed)
- Sleeps 1
- 3 Twin Bunk Beds
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
8.0Very good
1 review
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Standard Double Room
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
Superior Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Superior Double or Twin Room
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
Superior Triple Room
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Superior Room
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Basic Shared Dormitory
- Sleeps 1
- 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Basic Shared Dormitory
- Sleeps 1
- 4 Twin Beds
Signature Shared Dormitory
- Sleeps 1
- 4 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood
74 New Church Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
What's nearby
- Bree Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Kloof Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Table Mountain National Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Long Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Greenmarket Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
- Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive
- Cape Town Bellville Station - 19 min drive
- Cape Town Station - 23 min walk
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
- Kloof Street House - 5 min walk
- McDonald's - 5 min walk
- Starbucks - 4 min walk
- Unfiltered On Kloof - 6 min walk
- Yours Truly - 5 min walk
About this property
Villa Viva Hostel
When you stay at Villa Viva Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Table Mountain. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this Victorian hostel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 31 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Free onsite self parking
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
Transfers
- Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
- Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
- Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop
- Barbecue grills
- Snack bar/deli
What to do
- Pool table
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Safari nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
Services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Concierge services
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry services
- Luggage storage
- Bicycle rentals
Facilities
- Built in 1890
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Garden
- Terrace
- Library
- Television in common areas
- An outdoor pool
- Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Home comfort
- Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
- Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
- Shower only
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Towels
Stay connected
- Free WiFi
More
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 350 per person (one-way)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa Viva Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Villa Viva Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Villa Viva Hostel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Villa Viva Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Villa Viva Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Villa Viva Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 350 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Viva Hostel?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Villa Viva Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Villa Viva Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and snorkeling. Additional recreation nearby includes safari tours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include a garden.
What's the area around Villa Viva Hostel like?
Villa Viva Hostel is in Cape Town City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Bree Street and 5 minutes' walk from Kloof Street.
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Villa Viva Hostel Reviews
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Loved the Vibe at Villa Viva.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Reiko, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
I LOVE this place!!! Architecturally & environmentally so pleasant, flowing interesting. Kind & friendly staff. Clean, quiet. I could stay forever
Noreen
Noreen, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
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
Andre, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excelente ubicación y servicio.
America
America, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Súper amable el personal y el ambiente increible
America
America, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Carsten, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
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.
Claudio
Claudio, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Rzvc
Detlef
Detlef, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Patricia, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Supert opphold
Hyggelig personale, bra lokasjon, fine rom og et koselig basseng
Malin Olsvik
Malin Olsvik, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sehr tolle und gemütliche Unterkunft mit vielen interessanten Begegnungen. Jederzeit wieder!
Eduard Tomislav
Eduard Tomislav, 13-night trip
6/10 Good
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
Semy, 10-night trip
2/10 Poor
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 traveler
5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Green vibe. Lovely friendly staff . Excellent breakfast.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Lew, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
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 traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Liebevoll eingerichtetes und sehr nett geführtes Hostel, fußläufig der Long Street
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nettes Team, saubere Zimmer, leider sehr laut und mittelmäßige Lage
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
great, really clean location with a fun vibe. very easy to meet other travelers. The breakfast was awesome!
Mary
Mary, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Ich habe in dem Hostel eine Nacht in einem der Zelte verbracht, wirklich eine tolle Ausstattung. Super Erfahrung!
Paulina
Paulina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Niki, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Auberge accueillante et bien située. Chambre propre et spacieuse . Belle vue sur table montain.
Valerie
Valerie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Adoreeei!
O lugar é uma graça, tem muita infraestrutura!! Eu adorei
MARIANA
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