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Hostel 21

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Cape Town Cruise Terminal

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Free WiFi
Property amenity
Property amenity
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Interior

Reviews

4.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Triple Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Seven)

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Six)

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory (Five )

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TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Urban Hive Backpackers

Free WiFi
Game room
Bar
Laundry
7.8 out of 10, Good, (65)
The price is AED 48
AED 112 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 January 2025
Urban Hive Backpackers

About the neighborhood

Map
21 Wale Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 11 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honest Chocolate - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Persian Peacock - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gin Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bodega Ramen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Clarke's Bar & Dining Room - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hostel 21

Hostel near Cape Town International Convention Centre
Located close to Cape Town Stadium, Hostel 21 has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostel 21 include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (ZAR 13 per day)
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 800 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 13 per day

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

Property is also known as

Hostel 21 Cape Town
21 Cape Town
Hostel 21 Cape Town
Hostel 21 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel 21 Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel 21 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostel 21?

Self parking is available for ZAR 13 per day.

What time is check-in at Hostel 21?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM.

What time is check-out at Hostel 21?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Hostel 21 provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 800 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hostel 21 located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Cape Town Cruise Terminal is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away. Cape Town Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Hostel 21 Reviews

Reviews

4.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 5 reviews" "

4.8/10

Cleanliness

4.4/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not so good.

2/10 Terrible

Bob, US

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A horrible hostel run by dishonest people
I reserved a room for ten nights through Expedia.com. When I arrived, I was told that the website made a mistake and the room that I had reserved was not available, and they had another room available for only one night but at a higher price; then they told me to cancel my reservation with the Expedia. Since they could not provide the service that I had ordered, I thought it would be a simple case that they would give me a full refund. Next morning, with an Expedia agent on the line, the hotel staff promised me and Expedia agent he would give authorization to issue a full refund after having talked with hotel owner. But they have failed to keep their promise, and I have to dispute the charge through by credit card company. I really don't think you can trust these people – think about someone cannot provide the service but yet wants to keep your money, and therefore do not recommend anyone to stay at this hostel.

6/10 Okay

Noah, Cape Town

Disliked: Cleanliness
right next to Long Street
the room was comfortable considering the price and the fact that it's a hostel/backpackers. I was placed in a room with the dryer though and I have no privacy or complete security with my things since the staff use it in the morning. the common bathroom is filthy with molds on the wall and cockroaches. the place is noisy. the office is just outside my door and Wale Street and Long Street are always busy. I didn't mind the noise because of the great accessibility of the location. Lastly they had no information on my booking. They said they were not informed and it took an hour before they found the email from Expedia. they asked me to give them proof of payment. The next day another guest had the same problem. So if you're on a budget and you don't mind the noise and some inconveniences this hostel is still ok. make sure though that you confirm with the hostel even if you had already booked and paid online.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
friendly and cosy
lovely and friendly people.

2/10 Terrible

Crespel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A EVITER
Chambre et literie très sale et inconfortable. 1 seul drap déchiré sale déjà utilisé comme la couette sale .salle de bain sale et gros cafards terrasse et accueil bordélique 1 seule table pour tout l'établissement les chaises font pitié trouées et pas une les mêmes. Le réceptionniste était embarrassé de nous demander 180 ZAR de plus sur la réservation déjà réglée.Le patron antipathique malhonnête irrespectueux . Bref un seul mot pour résumer A EVITER