Where to stay

in Cape Town

No matter what kind of place you're searching for, we'd like to help you find a spot that's perfect for your trip. You might begin your search in Camps Bay or Cape Town City Centre, both popular neighborhoods to check out.

Travelers to Cape Town love its majestic mountain landscape, breathtaking beach views, and popular shops. Looking for some retail therapy? A trip to Adderley Street and Greenmarket Square might be a good place to start. Africa Centre and Cape Town City Hall are also a few notable stops. Whether you're hoping to stay right near top attractions or you'd like to be a little more tucked away, you'll be able to find your ideal place to stay in Cape Town.

Great Neighborhoods for First-Time Visitors

Stay in the City Bowl neighborhoods for an excellent introduction to Cape Town. The V&A Waterfront is the hub of activity on the waterfront with its many shopping, dining, and sightseeing opportunities. Look for a room in historic Bo-Kaap for its centuries-old mosques, incredible Cape Malay cuisine, and famous brightly colored, flat-roofed houses. If you're here for South Africa's fine wine, book a hotel in Constantia, Bergvliet, or Tokai, surrounding the Constantia wine route.
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City Bowl

The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African National Gallery or Kloof Street while you're exploring the area.
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Bo-Kaap

Bo-Kaap is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bo Kaap Museum and Table Mountain National Park while you're in town.
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Constantia

Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Constantia Village while you're exploring the area.
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Tokai

While visiting Tokai, you might make a stop by sights like Table Mountain National Park and Ster-Kinekor Blue Route.
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Bergvliet

Bergvliet is well-liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Cape Town area, you might plan a trip to Constantia Village or Constantia Wine Route.
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Where to Stay for Culture

Creativity flows from every corner of Woodstock, where hotels neighbor art galleries, up-and-coming restaurants, and the country's best street art displays. Don't miss the weekly Neighbourgoods Market at the Old Biscuit Mill for tastes and souvenirs of the area. Look for a room in bustling Gardens and its renowned Kloof Street, brimming with galleries, pubs, and theaters. Consider Tamboerskloof for all the activities of the Gardens, but a quieter ambiance. Experience authentic local culture alongside incredible water views in seaside Hout Bay.
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Woodstock

The museums and historic sites are just a few things visitors like about Woodstock. District 6 and I Art Woodstock are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Esplanade Station or Woodstock Station to get around the larger area.
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Gardens

The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.
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Lions Head

Tamboerskloof

Mountain views, gardens, and bars are some highlights of Tamboerskloof. Make a stop by Lions Head or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring.
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Hout Bay

Seafood restaurants, seaside views, and waterfront views are some highlights of Hout Bay. Make a stop by Llandudno Beach or Hout Bay Beach while you're exploring.
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Hout Bay Beach which includes landscape views, hiking or walking and general coastal views

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Best Areas for the Beach

Residents and visitors bask in the sun at Cape Town's beautiful beach neighborhoods. Favorites include Three Anchor Bay for its Sea Point Promenade, the wind-protected Clifton beaches for their immaculate white sands, and Muizenberg for its famous Surfers Corner beach. For a quaint beachside vibe, look for accommodations in Kalk Bay. If raucous nightlife is more your style, stay in Clifton or Camps Bay, where popular restaurants, shops, and nightclubs line picturesque Beach Road.
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Sea Point Promenade

Sea Point Promenade is known for its seaside views, and you can plan a trip to Milton Beach and Sea Point Swimming Pool while you're in town.
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Clifton

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Clifton. You might want to make time for a stop at Clifton 2nd Beach or Clifton Bay Beach.
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Clifton Bay Beach featuring a coastal town and a beach

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Muizenberg

Muizenberg

Get to know Muizenberg and its many features like its theaters and entertainment venues. You might want to explore sights like Muizenberg Beach and Table Mountain National Park, and you can jump on the metro at False Bay Station or Muizenberg Station to get around the city.
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Kalk Bay

Noted for its seaside views and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Kalk Bay. Top attractions like Kalk Bay Beach and Kalk Bay Harbour are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Kalk Bay Station or St. James Station to see more of the city.
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Kalk Bay featuring kayaking or canoeing, boating and a bay or harbor
Camps Bay which includes a coastal town, landscape views and mountains

Camps Bay

The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.
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Three Anchor Bay

Visitors highly recommend Three Anchor Bay for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Sea Point Promenade while you're in town.
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