City Bowl Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Cape Town which includes night scenes and a city

Popular places to visit

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Long Street

4/5(17 reviews)

Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.

Long Street
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Castle of Good Hope

4/5(13 reviews)

At one of South Africa’s oldest buildings, browse exhibitions about the history of Cape Town and walk on ramparts to enjoy stunning views of Table Mountain.

Castle of Good Hope
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Bree Street

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Bree Street during your visit to Cape Town. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's mountain views.

Bree Street
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Cape Town City Hall

Listen to live music performances and admire regal architecture at this landmark structure, made famous after Nelson Mandela gave a speech from its balcony.

Cape Town City Hall
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District Six Museum

This fascinating museum retells the story of District Six, a former multicultural community that was evicted during the turbulent apartheid years.

District Six Museum
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Bo Kaap Museum

You can study the exhibits at Bo Kaap Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cape Town. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the local tours.

Bo Kaap Museum

Activities

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Cape Town: Half-Day City Tour

NZ$91
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: Half-Day City Tour
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Aquila Safari Game Drive, Lunch & Shared Transfers from Cape Town

NZ$392
Per adult
Aquila Safari Game Drive, Lunch & Shared Transfers from Cape Town
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Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike

NZ$95
Per adult
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike
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5-Day Garden Route Shared Tour from Cape Town including Addo National Park

NZ$944
Per adult
5-Day Garden Route Shared Tour from Cape Town including Addo National Park
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Your own Private Photoshoot in Cape Town

NZ$328
Per adult
Your own Private Photoshoot in Cape Town
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4-Day Garden Route Tours from Cape Town with Game Drive

NZ$1,121
Per adult
4-Day Garden Route Tours from Cape Town with Game Drive
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Our pick of the best City Bowl Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express City Centre, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
101 St Georges Mall, Cnr of Church Str. and St George's, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$103 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$103
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (401 reviews)
"An excellent hotel if you want to be in the middle of the hustle and bustle of St. George market and downtown CT. Not as fancy as the water front area but infinitely more interesting."

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Holiday Inn Express City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Taj Cape Town
Taj Cape Town
5 out of 5
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$247 per night from 30 May to 31 May
NZ$247
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The service we received at the TAJ was exemplary. We booked the TAJ based on previous stays at 2 locations in India and are so glad we did. We were immediately greeted on arrival. The staff took charge of our numerous pieces of luggage and our reservation was pulled up while we were offered a special ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Taj Cape Town
City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront
City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront
3 out of 5
Cnr Dock And Alfred Roads, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$144 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$144
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (717 reviews)
"Property was nice staff very friendly and helpful, I didn’t like that we had t purchase water as none was left in the room"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront
Hyatt Regency Cape Town
Hyatt Regency Cape Town
5 out of 5
BUITENGRACHT STREET, CAPE TOWN CITY, CENTRE, 126, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$222 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
NZ$222
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (509 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay. Lots of good eating places within 5 minute walk."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Hyatt Regency Cape Town
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
4 out of 5
57 Heerengracht Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$176 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
NZ$176
per night
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (397 reviews)
Great apartment in a great location
"The location is great, staff friendly, and the apartment spacious and well appointed."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
4 out of 5
1 Lower Buitengracht, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$230 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$230
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (253 reviews)
Superb reception and Breakfast staff.
"The stay was comfortable. Reception and breakfast staff were superb. Housekeeping could be better. They knocked to clean our room before we went out for breakfast. We told them we will be out in 10 minutes. Indeed we were. We were down to breakfast only to come back to our room undone. We took a ..."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
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Other neighbourhoods around City Bowl

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Cape Town City Centre

4/5(48 area reviews)

Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Cape Town City Hall, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Cape Town City Centre
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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.

Gardens
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De Waterkant

De Waterkant is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Table Mountain National Park and Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village while you're in town.

De Waterkant
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront featuring a marina

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Cape Town Cruise Terminal or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Sea Point

Sea Point

4/5(8 area reviews)

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Sea Point Swimming Pool or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.

Sea Point
Cape Town Stadium featuring a sunset and a city

Green Point

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Green Point

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