Enjoyed everything.

The rooms are big and clean, employees are friendly, the location is close to everything, and the breakfast is tasty.

Stayed in April 2024

It was an amazing place to stay! The kloofstreet is close by and have some nice shops and restaurants. The hostel is having a nice vibe. Totally worth it to stay here

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Appreciated the friendliness of the staff at reception and at breakfast!

Stayed in April 2024

Photos from Booking create misunderstanding. i mean they offer many different rooms and all rooms have the same photos, so you cannot be sure that you will get the room which you chose on booking.

Great breakfast.

Stayed in April 2024

In all honesty, not much more one can add. The value for money was great. One could always suggest multiple bells and whistles in the room but simple as it was, had all we needed.

The checkin process was great, and the lady at reception showed us to out room. A very clean setup that was comfortable for our overnight stay. The breakfast included in the price was fantastic and very enjoyable.

Stayed in April 2024

Shower is outside and share

Ok

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

It was clean and beautiful

Stayed in March 2024

Shared toilet and shower was an issue - I don't have an issue sharing but we had quite a wait some mornings and on one morning there was no water! We had to walk round the building looking for a vacant toilet and shower at times. There was very little space in kitchen to store any food. Would have liked a cafetiere in kitchen to make coffee.

Location excellent proximity to Kloof Street area ( many lovely bars and restaurants)and for accessing City Centre.Felt safe there at night. Hostel is busy but plenty of quiet areas to relax in garden and around the hostel.The Hostel is a beautiful older property which has lovely decor and lots of plants. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was large and comfortable - actually very quiet despite there being dorms near us. I had requested two single beds but room had a huge double. It was fine though. Breakfast was satisfactory - pastries, toast, boiled eggs etc. There was a kitchen that we could use but it was too busy so we ate out most evenings. Kitchen well equipped. Nice bar and central seating area.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Second time here. Good breakfast, great double room, love the facilities.

Stayed in March 2024

Waking up to the Table Mountain view. The Friday night braai was amazing. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Stayed in March 2024

Actually nothing

Nice clean good people

Stayed in March 2024

I wish my room had aircon because it would get stuffy but a fan was provided.other than that everything was perfect

The environment was really beautiful and from the moment you walk in you will feel relaxed

Stayed in March 2024

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Everything! Location, staff, breakfast, atmosphere, … all is very nice!

Stayed in March 2024

Our particular room did not have great natural cross ventilation, but had a great pedestal fan to keep us comfortable in warm weather conditions.

Nice easygoing setup and staff. Lots of spaces to relax and work. Bathrooms are modern neat, clean and private.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing, amazing stay

Great vibe, best bunk beds compared to the other 3 hostels I stayed at since it has blinds, so I could have more privacy, like a little room inside the room. They organised a great pool party with Braai that was open to the public, and another night of amazing music.

Stayed in March 2024

It’s a great place to stay to meet other solo travellers. The staff are also super nice, breakfast is good, the location is also good just near Kloof St which means shops, restaurants etc are only a short walk away. I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed in March 2024

Spacious rooms and bed space and the curtains on the bed were a plus. Free breakfast in the morning was good too.

Stayed in March 2024

This place is just one of a kind and a home away from home. I stayed there twice and I would definitely go there again, specially as a female solo traveller I felt safe and welcomed.

Stayed in February 2024

I've already written about the lovely stay, but keep your insect spray handy as I was stung several times by a poisonous spider as our window faced the garden. Otherwise, a wonderful stay with a clean, tidy room , friendly staff and excellent breakfast.

Stayed in March 2024

I loved the location of villa viva, and the staff was amazing, comfortable & clean.

Stayed in March 2024

No (working) airco and from 22-24.00 no electricity on some days.

Nice setting with good breakfast and friendly personal. A little bit hippy. If you leave anything in the common/general fridge consider it gone. 😜

Stayed in February 2024

This is my second time staying at Villa Viva- even better as I ad a ladies dorm with 4 real beds, not bunkbeds, as well as an attached bathroom, which looked new - very nice! Not to worry, the bunkbeds had curtains for privacy, but I really enjoyed the ladies dorm. Breakfast is amazing, too. Only if you want to buy a real coffee, otherwise powdered coffee, teabags and milk are included.

Stayed in March 2024

The road is a bit awkward by night. Not ideal to walk, even if it is a couple of meters from a very busy area.

The staff was super friendly. The building was nice, an old house with many different areas. Clean with a nice café and garden.

Stayed in March 2024

Lovely Breakfast, lovely stuff, I will come back for sure!

Stayed in February 2024