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Table Mountain showing landscape views and mountains

Table Mountain

4.5/5(43 reviews)

Climb to the summit of this spectacular mountain and you'll be rewarded with sweeping views of Cape Town and the stunning surrounds of Table Bay.

Table Mountain
Camps Bay Beach showing a sandy beach and a coastal town

Camps Bay Beach

4.5/5(36 reviews)

See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.

Camps Bay Beach
Boulders Beach featuring a beach and rugged coastline as well as a small group of people

Boulders Beach

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Discover pristine sandy beaches, unique rock formations and an endangered African penguin colony – just 40 kilometres south of Cape Town.

Boulders Beach
Cape of Good Hope featuring general coastal views, landscape views and a beach

Cape of Good Hope

5/5(6 reviews)

Enjoy stunning scenery, rich cultural heritage and an eclectic variety of wildlife – all within reach of Africa’s most southerly tip.

Cape of Good Hope
Clifton Bay Beach featuring rocky coastline, a coastal town and a beach

Clifton Bay Beach

Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.

Clifton Bay Beach
Long Street

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

Activities

Cable car ride - Table Mountain

Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

NZ$102
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$75
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

NZ$33
per adult
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

NZ$80
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
Early Morning Safari Big Five Experience

Early Morning Safari Big Five Experience

NZ$417
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Early Morning Safari Big Five Experience
Cape Town Street Art & City Centre Tour

Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour

NZ$51
per adult
Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour
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Our pick of the best Philadelphia Hotel Deals

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$242 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$242
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (645 reviews)
"The staff is absolutely amazing. The rooftop bar and food was quaint quiet and perfect. The breakfast is simply amazing. We loved this stay. The location is on the waterfront, which is extremely safe, not extremely African, but very nice."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, 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$161 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$161
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (517 reviews)
Very nice
"All staff were nice and helpful. Clean property well situated. Food was great"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Hotel Sky Cape Town

Hotel Sky Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Lower Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$150 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$150
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Long Street are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (266 reviews)
"Close to V&A Waterfront"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Hotel Sky 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$263 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$263
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (599 reviews)
Wonderful hotel, but location is remote
"Stayed for 3 nights in June 2025 prior to a group tour. The hotel is great and all of the staff members were lovely and kind! The only negative about this hotel is that it is essentially at the end of a dead end road (there is a security fence surrounding the hotel), so you have to follow the road ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

3 out of 5
Portswood Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$193 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$193
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (740 reviews)
"Everything in the hotel was great. The location is perfect"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge
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$102 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$102
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (130 reviews)
"Staff had great hospitality culture. Room was modern and well appointed."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK
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Other neighbourhoods around Philadelphia

Bloubergstrand

Bloubergstrand

Unique features of Bloubergstrand include the mountain views and seaside views. Make a stop by Bloubergstrand Beach or Dolphin Beach while you're exploring the area.

Bloubergstrand
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Century City

4/5(5 area reviews)

Unique features of Century City include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Canal Walk Shopping Centre or Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.

Century City
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Eikenbosch

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in Eikenbosch, check out sights like Tyger Valley Shopping Centre or Willowbridge Shopping Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stikland Station or Sarepta Station.

Eikenbosch
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
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.

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De Waterkant

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

De Waterkant

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