Title: Villa Viva Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Villa Viva Hostel Victorian hostel with free breakfast and a coffee shop ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/8e32a7ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/7b221564.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily buffet breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/79937c13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/82e07567.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Triple Room | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/f48bd895.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. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Bar - Housekeeping - Laundry - Pool - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 18 - Nov. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=8308170&PinnedHotelID=8308170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=8308170&PinnedHotelID=8308170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 19 - Nov. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=8308170&PinnedHotelID=8308170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=8308170&PinnedHotelID=8308170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 21 - Nov. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=8308170&PinnedHotelID=8308170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=8308170&PinnedHotelID=8308170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=8308170&PinnedHotelID=8308170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=8308170&PinnedHotelID=8308170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 12 of 12 rooms ![Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/82e07567.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Renovated in 2021 Ceiling fan In-room safe Daily housekeeping Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 1 - 3 Twin Bunk Beds ![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 In-room safe Daily housekeeping Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 1 - 3 Twin Bunk Beds ![Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom](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 In-room safe Daily housekeeping Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Standard Double Room](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 In-room safe Daily housekeeping Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom](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 In-room safe Daily housekeeping Iron/ironing board - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### Superior Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Free cribs/infant beds Renovated in 2021 In-room safe Daily housekeeping Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Superior Double or Twin Room](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 cribs/infant beds Renovated in 2021 Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Superior Triple Room](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 cribs/infant beds Renovated in 2021 Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Superior Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8310000/8308200/8308170/32edf767.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room ### Highlights Free cribs/infant beds Renovated in 2021 Private bathroom In-room safe Daily housekeeping Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![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 In-room safe Daily housekeeping Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 1 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds ![Basic Shared Dormitory](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 In-room safe Daily housekeeping Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 1 - 4 Twin Beds ![Signature Shared Dormitory](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 In-room safe Daily housekeeping Iron/ironing board - Sleeps 1 - 4 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/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.ca/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 - 0.3 km - Kloof Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Long Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Iziko South African Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - South Africa Library - 11 min walk - 0.9 km #### Getting around - Cape Town Station - 2 min drive - Rosebank Station - 8 min drive - Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk - ‪Kloof Street House - ‬5 min walk - ‪Unfiltered On Kloof - ‬6 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk - ‪Blondie - ‬5 min walk ## About this property ### Villa Viva Hostel Hostel remodeled 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 travelers 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 rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a gift shop - ATM/banking services, a TV in the lobby, and a billiards/pool table Room features All guestrooms at Villa Viva Hostel have comforts such as free WiFi and safes. ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75160000/75159900/75159889/6af78627.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### never at home Kloof Street Cape Town City Centre - Free WiFi - Gym - Parking available - Housekeeping 9.6 Exceptional 29 reviews CA $90 CA $103 total includes taxes & fees Nov 19 - Nov 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=75159889&PinnedHotelID=75159889&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11120000/11115400/11115382/4236c7a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### never at home Green Point Green Point - Pool - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 113 reviews CA $98 CA $115 total includes taxes & fees Nov 20 - Nov 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=11115382&PinnedHotelID=11115382&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 WiFi - Laundry - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews CA $108 CA $126 total includes taxes & fees Nov 26 - Nov 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=44890094&PinnedHotelID=44890094&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 WiFi - Laundry - Housekeeping 6.0 1 review CA $37 CA $37 total includes taxes & fees Nov 19 - Nov 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=117634399&PinnedHotelID=117634399&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Economy Double Room](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 WiFi - Laundry 4.0 4 reviews CA $37 CA $37 total includes taxes & fees Nov 19 - Nov 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=113131265&PinnedHotelID=113131265&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 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? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Villa Viva Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Villa Viva Hostel? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Villa Viva Hostel? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Does Villa Viva Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 350 per person applies. ### Where is Villa Viva Hostel located? > Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Bree Street and Long Street. Kloof Street and Iziko South African Museum are also within 10 minutes. Cape Town Station is 23 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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