Cape Town City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A multi-story building with a green facade and white trim, labeled "TYNE BUILDINGS."
A building with a sign for 'Long Street Hotel' and 'Buena Vista Social Cafe'.
A historic building with classical architecture, featuring arched windows and a central entrance.
A historic building with ornate balconies and a flag.
A tree-lined pathway with benches and a signboard.

Stay near popular Cape Town City Centre attractions

A cityscape with modern buildings, a large stadium, and mountains in the background.

Cape Town International Convention Centre

8.6/10 (246 reviews)
Learn about the events happening in Cape Town International Convention Centre during your trip to Cape Town. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
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Activities

Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience

Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience

NZ$107
per adult
Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience
Robben Island Tour; Pickup, Drop-off; Guided Tour Historic Prison

Guided Robben Island Historic Prison Tour with Pickup & Drop-off

NZ$106
per adult
Guided Robben Island Historic Prison Tour with Pickup & Drop-off
From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience

From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience

NZ$236
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience
Concluding the 2 sessions of the Robben Island tour, conducted by former inmates,Both Bus and Prisons cells tours were much inspiring and much informative.

Robben Island Half Day Prison Tour with Pre-Booked ferry Ticket.

NZ$134
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Robben Island Half Day Prison Tour with Pre-Booked ferry Ticket.
Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel

Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel

NZ$129
per adult
Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel
Buffet table for high tea

Half-Day Mount Nelson Afternoon Tea Experience

NZ$180
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Mount Nelson Afternoon Tea Experience
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Our pick of the best Cape Town City Centre Hotel Deals

Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$334 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$334
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Excellent staff, friendliness, service, food. 5 star experience."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Taj Cape Town
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

4 out of 5
Dockrail Road, Foreshore Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$343 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$343
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (759 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
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$184 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$184
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (601 reviews)
"Excellent stop. Spent a week there and was ideally located for the CTICC just a few minutes walk away. The hotel was clean with excellent services snd much better than some others in that area. Would definately stay again."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG

3 out of 5
101 St Georges Mall Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$132 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$132
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (719 reviews)
"Breakfast was fantastic! Room was clean."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG
Urban Elephant The Rose

Urban Elephant The Rose

4 out of 5
117 Strand St Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$147 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$147
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Stadium are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Very efficient check-in process. Conveniently located cafe in the lobby. Good location for what we wanted to visit in Cape Town"

Reviewed on 17 June 2026

Urban Elephant The Rose
The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

4 out of 5
12 Christiaan Barnard St Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$153 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$153
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK
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Our guide on where to stay in Cape Town City Centre

Find the best Cape Town City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Cape Town City Centre
Learn more about Cape Town City Centre
A marina with boats docked, a large building with a sign reading "Spirit of Victoria," and a wooden dock with a 'Please Keep' sign.

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 Two Oceans Aquarium or Nelson Mandela Gateway might round out your trip.

A coastal town with rocky shores, a beach, and mountains in the background.
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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.

A coastal park with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

Sea Point

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Milton Beach or Sea Point Pavillion might round out your trip.

A stadium with a circular roof and a brick facade.

Green Point

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

A statue of a man on horseback, a park with benches, and a mountain in the background.

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 Iziko South African Museum while you're exploring the area.

Cape Town City Centre Travel Guide

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