Often regarded as the heart of a city, town squares are usually thronging with life and colorful characters. Find out what's going on at Grand Parade Square and learn about its long history.

You'll soon discover why this Cape Town City Centre public square is a hit with travelers. If you're looking for more to explore, Table Mountain, Cape Town Stadium, and Two Oceans Aquarium are in this area too. They won't take very long to get to from Grand Parade Square.

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@Franschhoek Hotel

$2,487

per person

Dec 11 - Dec 17

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)

It was a lovely property. Helpfully located for the vineyards via taxi. The area was under good security survelliance. The hotel itself is very beautiful and modern and has a lot of art on show. Rooms were spacious and clean and the service was very good. Would definitely recommend

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Atlantic Palms

Sunset Beach

$2,732

per person

Dec 11 - Dec 17

found 19 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)

Nice place. Would go back again.

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

One&Only Cape Town

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

$5,720

per person

Dec 11 - Dec 17

found 19 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (363 reviews)

Lovely People and so accommodating!

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise

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Robben Island Tour; Pickup, Drop-off; Guided Tour Historic Prison

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Catamaran Sunset Champagne Cruise Cape Town

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From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience

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Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding with Instructor

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