City Bowl Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A statue of a man on horseback, a park with benches, and a mountain in the background.
A narrow street lined with colorful buildings, parked cars, and pedestrians.
A mountain silhouette against a sunset sky.
A rocky beach with clear turquoise waters, a distant mountain, and a grassy hillside.
A person sitting on a rocky outcrop overlooking a coastal city with ships in the distance.

Stay near popular City Bowl 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

Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel

Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel

NZ$124
per adult
Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel
Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience

Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience

NZ$124
per adult
Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience
From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience

From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience

NZ$228
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience
Robben Island Tour; Pickup, Drop-off; Guided Tour Historic Prison

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

NZ$102
per adult
Guided Robben Island Historic Prison Tour with Pickup & Drop-off
Buffet table for high tea

Half-Day Mount Nelson Afternoon Tea Experience

NZ$173
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Mount Nelson Afternoon Tea Experience
Half Day Robben lsland Ticket

Half Day Robben lsland Ticket

NZ$104
per adult
Half Day Robben lsland Ticket
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Our pick of the best City Bowl Hotel Deals

Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$304 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$304
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Good stay at Taj Cape Town. Excellent breakfast at Mint. Stayed in a suite. Great view of the mountain. Good bathroom size. Enjoyed the facilities. Only downside was that they didn't make up our room the one day. Called Housekeeping when we got back at 16h30. After a second call, they only sent someone ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Taj Cape Town
City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront

City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront

4 out of 5
Cnr Dock And Alfred Roads Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$297 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$297
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (919 reviews)
"Happy all round, will book with them again"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred 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$206 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$206
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (605 reviews)
"Perfect stay. Will be booking again."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore

Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore

4 out of 5
29 Heerengracht Street Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$216 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$216
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Long Street ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"While Cape Town itself was wonderful and the food at the hotel was quite good, the overall service fell well short of expectations. Throughout my stay, I constantly had to track down basic amenities and follow up on requests. Service in the restaurant was consistently slow, and on one occasion, I ..."

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore
Hotel Sky Cape Town

Hotel Sky Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Lower Long St Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$172 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$172
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (439 reviews)
"Hotel Sky - we loved it. We stayed in a bunk room as there were 4 of us. Not big but has surprisingly enough space as you can slide your bags under the bed and there are charging ports and closet space for each bunk bed. It has 2 showers and a bathroom. Coffee machine is outside but it’s a good wired ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Hotel Sky Cape Town
The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

4.5 out of 5
12 Christiaan Barnard St Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$153 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$153
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (247 reviews)
"It is a clean well run hotel. Parking is available and secure. The rooms are spacious and clean. There is a huge selection for breakfast. The staff are very helpful. A very good place to stay."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK
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Our guide on where to stay in City Bowl

Find the best City Bowl areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about City Bowl
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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 building with a sign for 'Long Street Hotel' and 'Buena Vista Social Cafe'.

Cape Town City Centre

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

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.

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