GuidesSouth Africa
September 2023
GuidesSouth Africa
September 2023

A cultural guide to Cape Town

September 2023

The dramatic coastline and majestic mountains are backdrop to this historic city’s multicultural art, music and dining scenes

September 2023

KEY NEIGHBORHOODS

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront 

Overview

The V&A Waterfront is Cape Town’s admittedly touristy but lively and beautiful core, where you can glimpse marine life at the Two Oceans Aquarium, shop local designers at The Watershed and take in some art at the Zeitz MOCAA. The historic Victoria & Alfred Hotel by Newmark puts you right in the middle of the action.  

What’s Nearby

Victoria and Alfred Hotel by NEWMARK

On the Waterfront Pierhead, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

The Table Bay Hotel

Quay 6 Victoria & Alfred, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

Bo-Kaap 

Overview

The photogenic and colorful neighborhood of Bo-Kaap was historically home to people from Malaysian, African, Indian and Sri Lankan heritages, descended from enslaved people brought to the Cape during the 16th and 17th centuries. Come here to try Cape Malay dishes like minced meat bobotie and braised lamb denningvleis, plus curries and roti; sleep at hip boutique hotel Gorgeous George.  

What’s Nearby

Gorgeous George by Design Hotels

118 St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000

Cape Town Hollow Boutique Hotel

88 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

Camps Bay 

Overview

If you have your heart set on a luxurious beach break, Camps Bay is a great base, with white sands, an inviting tidal pool, and stunning views of Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles peaks. The most coveted address in town is Twelve Apostles Hotel.  

What’s Nearby

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

Victoria Road Camps Bay, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8040

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