Cape Town Central, City Bowl
Fondly known as the ‘mother city’, Cape Town lies in the arms of Table Mountain, more often than not shrouded in cloud and one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks. The heart of Cape Town’s city, her centre, is one of the only major CBDs in South Africa, if not the world, that hasn’t experienced urban decay or major relocation of big business.
The centre of Cape Town has grown fantastically over the last few years and its mix of European and African cultures means it is a-buzz, day or night, with a heady mix of culture, nature and history and an eclectic mix of people. This is the business centre but it’s also a chance to experience South Africa’s past - the South African Museum, the Castle of Good Hope, Company Gardens, Government Avenue and other museums and galleries lining the centre of town.
Long Street is a quirky, bohemian mix of African curios, antique shops, book shops and a bevy of coffee shops, restaurants and bistros.
During peak season, market stalls line some of the avenues near Greenmarket Square and art exhibitions, some of them free of charge like the Michaelis Collection, mean you can spend hours here.
The city centre is compact and small enough to explore in a couple of days. Historical walks around town, like the Cape Spirit City Walk and the Footsteps to Freedom walk, will help you gain insight into the rich history that contributed to the mix of cultures unique to Cape Town, and nightlife in the city centre is awash with theatre and restaurants offering anything from African to European, fusion to traditional, Eastern to Western, and clubs and music venues.
Travellers' Reviews
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I had the best holiday ever in Cape Town and will attend the cape town international jazz festival again
Mashadi Madiseng (century city)
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This is a must visit if you're in Cape Town. Long Street is something of an experience, the quirky shops by day and the vibey night life when the sun goes down. Plenty of cool restaurants and bars to watch the activity. Parking can be a bit of a nightmare, so prepare to walk - or better yet catch a taxi.
Tania (JHB)
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Hotels & other accommodation options

Atlantic Pod
Atlantic Pod offers Green Point accommodation in a light filed studio apartment, ideal for a peaceful break away or as a base to explore the city...

The Taj Residence 1408
The Taj Residence 1408 is a lavish and spacious self-catering holiday apartment in Cape Town set in a secure building in the heart of the city. ...

One Thibault 1517
One Thibault 1517 is a studio apartment located on the fifteenth floor of the One Thibault apartment building, strategically situated in Cape Tow...

Cape Citi Loft
This large double volume apartment accommodates four guests in two bedrooms. The first bedroom has a double bed and is situated on the loft level...

Ashanti Guesthouse
Ashanti Guesthouse is located in Gardens. The Cape Town guesthouse is close to the vibrant nightlife of Green Point, the promenade and secluded b...

304 St Georges
304 St Georges is a large and luxurious holiday apartment accommodating two guests. Situated in central St Georges Mall, this third floor studio ...

Abbey Manor
Abbey Manor offers accommodation in a luxury guesthouse set high on the slopes of Table Mountain overlooking Cape Town city. The guesthouse has d...

Inn On The Square
Inn on the Square Hotel is housed in one of the oldest buildings in Cape Town with views over green market square. Ideal for business or leisure ...

iKhaya Lodge
iKhaya meaning 'the home' in Xhosa, is located on Dunkley Square and offers dramatic views of Table Mountain. Our 11 en-suite bedrooms and 6 self...

Himmelblau
Himmelblau is a boutique bed and breakfast offering accommodation in Oranjezicht, filled with creative character, colourful and stimulating as th...

16 On Bree 2015
16 on Bree 2015 has one bedroom furnished with a Queen-size bed from where you can enjoy the views. The kitchen is equipped with all that you wil...

Parergon 104
Parergon 104 offers accommodation in a luxuriously furnished apartment overlooking the yacht basin in the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. From here ...

Cape Aloe Apartment
Cape Aloe Apartment offers holiday accommodation in Cape Town in the "suburb with the views", Walmer Estate. Here you can enjoy a home way from h...

The Sentinel 709
The Sentinel 709 is a 17 storey luxury development with accommodation in ultra modern apartments, making it the most contemporary architectural s...

702 Canal Quays
702 Canal Quays is an open plan one bedroom luxury apartment ideally suited to a single professional, couples or three people. The beautiful, air...

The Cedar 105
The Cedar 105 is a apartment situated in the sought-after area of Gardens. With modern finishes throughout and breathtaking views, you are guaran...


Cape Heritage Apartments
The trendy two bedroom apartments offer the luxury of comfort and space. Each apartment offers accommodation in two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a...

Perspectives 306
Perspectives 306 is a clean and spacious self-catering holiday apartment in Cape Town in the secure Perspectives building in the heart of the cit...

Kimberley Backpackers
Kimberley Backpackers in the City Bowl is situated on the border between the beautiful Gardens suburb and the CBD. This Cape Town heritage site w...

Neighbourgood East City
Situated in the heart of the Cape Town CBD, Neighbourgood East City offers thoughtfully-designed co-living studios, which are walking distance fr...

Mandela Rhodes Place
Enjoy luxury accommodation in of the many upmarket apartments, sleeping a total of 200 guests. Don't forget to take a dip in the sparkling swimmi...

Manhattan Penthouse 1001
The New York style Manhattan Penthouse 1001 accommodates up to four guests and offers open plan living on three levels with 180 sq meters of spac...

Flatrock 505
Flatrock 505 apartment accommodates four guests in two bedrooms. The main bedroom has a Queen-size bed and the second room has two single beds. T...

Green Market Place Apartment
Green Market Place Apartment offers Cape Town Central accommodation right on the door step of the famous Green Market Square where guests can fin...

165 Waterkant Street
165 Waterkant Street is right at the heart of De Waterkant, accommodation is offered in newly restored property that retains the historic layout ...

Taj Luxury Suite 406
Taj Luxury Suite 406 offers accommodation in Cape Town City Bowl that is ideal for leisure or corporate guests. The hotel is ideally situated wit...

The Cedar 204
The Cedar 204 is a studio apartment situated in the sought after Gardens area in the centre of Cape Town. This Cape Town holiday apartment offers...

Lutomburg 5
Lutomburg 5 is a self-catering holiday apartment situated right across from the Cape Town High Court. This beautiful, stylish apartment is the pe...

Kloof Street Hotel
Kloof Street Hotel is situated in the popular Kloof Street, close to Cape Town central and a number of top attractions. It also has a shared work...

Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis is an aparthotel located in Cape Town City for your convenience and comfort. This heritage building was established between 1840 and ...

The Piazza One Bed Unit
The Piazza is a modern holiday apartment situated in Cape Town city centre. The apartment has access to a communal swimming pool and gym. Sleepin...

Harbour Bridge Suites 001
Harbour Bridge Suites 001 is a designer, luxury one bed apartment within walking distance to the V&A Waterfront, the CTICC, City Centre and vibey...

Mandelas Gold Apartment
Mandelas Gold is a spacious holiday apartment in Walmer Estate that sleeps six guests. The apartment has splendid views of Table Mountain and Tab...

aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites
Set against a backdrop of mesmerising ocean and mountain views, in the shadow of the Cape Town International Convention Centre and ideally positi...

Cape Diamond Hotel
Cape Diamond Hotel is arguably one of the best places to stay in Cape Town. The hotel offers perfect accommodation for both corporate and leisure...

City Bowl Immaculate
City Bowl Immaculate is a modern apartment offering Cape Town self catering in a prime location for those wanting to explore the Mother City. The...

Cape Heritage Hotel
The Cape Heritage Hotel is situated in Cape Town's fashionable Heritage Square and has direct access to the vibrant street life, business distric...

Four Seasons 801
Four Seasons 801 offers accommodation for two guests in the City centre. The apartment offers stunning views of Lions Head and Signal Hill and ha...

Mountain View Terrace
Adderley Terraces J15 is a stunning one bedroom apartment in Cape Town accommodating two guests. It has an outstanding view of Table Mountain. Wh...

Manella On Kloof
Manella On Kloof is a two bedroom apartment offering accommodation in Gardens at the heart of the bustling City Centre, the ideal temporary home ...


At Greenmarket Place
At Greenmarket Place is a one bedroom City Bowl holiday apartment situated on Shortmarket Street overlooking Greenmarket Square. It is spacious, ...

Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel
Situated in the heart of the Cape Town City centre. Daddy Long Legs offers fashionable, vibrant and affordable accommodation. Our guests are a yo...

16 On Bree 1425
At 16 on Bree 1425 style meets elegance in this modern apartment situated on the 14th Floor of the now iconic 16 on Bree building. 16 on Bree 142...

Ellesmere 401
Ellesmere 401 is an air conditioned holiday apartment with three bedrooms. The open plan living and dining area is furnished with modern furnitu...

The Taj Studios
The Taj Studios offers Cape Town Central accommodation in the same building as the Taj Cape Town hotel. These classically elegant self catering s...

Atlantic Comfy Central
Atlantic Comfy Central offers self catering accommodation in Green Point. From this delightful location, you are within easy reach of the V&A Wat...

Atlantic Eyrie
Atlantic Eyrie offers accommodation in Green Point, a stones throw from some of the city's most enticing attractions. This sanctuary is perfectly...

Neighbourgood Reserve
Neighbourgood Reserve embodies the ultimate in urban convenience. Your home - a sanctuary in the city - is an elevator ride away from that early ...

Mutual Heights 715
Mutual Heights 715 is a one bedroom apartment (accommodation for one or two guests only) with high ceilings and feature windows that offer you a ...

Piazza on Church 906
Piazza on Church 906 is a self catering apartment located in Cape Town Central with beautiful views of Table Mountain. The apartment is on the ni...

J10 Adderley Terraces
J10 Adderley Terraces is a loft apartment complete with wraparound terrace and large outside living space. This complex has a rooftop pool and gy...

106 on Adderley
106 on Adderley offers comfortable accommodation in basic rooms on Adderley Street. The establishment is within walking distance to the vibrant h...

Arum Lily Apartment
Arum Lily Apartment offers holiday accommodation in Walmer Estate in the City Bowl. Here you can enjoy a home way from home in an ideal location ...


Bougainvillea Apartment
Bougainvillea Apartment offers accommodation in Cape Town in the 'suburb with the views', Walmer Estate. Experience Cape Town from a place of lux...

Amber Place 4
Amber Place 4 is a beautiful Cape Town apartment situated at the foot of Table Mountain, the majestic upright view of the mountain leaves one fee...

214 Harbour Bridge
214 Harbour Bridge is a luxurious holiday apartment, situated on the 2nd floor with a sweeping view over the Roggebaai Canal, Signal Hill and the...

Park Inn By Radisson Cape Town
Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore boasts 120 modern spacious guest rooms including eight one bedroom suites, business-friendly rooms, stan...

Atlantic Haven
Atlantic Sanctuary offers Green Point accommodation that will delight any explorers visiting Cape Town. Situated in historic Green Point, a stone...

16 On Bree Luxury Unit 2810
On Bree 2810 is a one bedroom apartment in the sophisticated 16 On Bree apartment building in the heart of Cape Town City Centre. The apartment g...

Daddy Long Legs Apartments
Situated in the heart of the City centre, Daddy Long Legs is about fashionable, vibrant and affordable accommodation. Our guests are a mix of a...

Nedeburg 102
Nedeburg 102 is a two bedroom apartment offering Cape Town self catering in Fresnaye. With splendid views of the nearby ocean, this apartment is ...

Aeicon Suite
Aeicon Suite is a studio apartment in the Icon Building in the heart of Cape Town, that accommodates two guests. This fabulous location allows ea...

Atlantic Cascade
Atlantic Cascade is a stunning apartment offering accommodation in Green Point. The apartment enjoys breath-taking views overlooking the Cape Tow...

Taj Luxury Suite 405
Taj Luxury Suite 405 offers accommodation in Cape Town's City Bowl that is ideal for leisure or corporate guests. Guests have access to all of th...

Studio On Hope
Studio On Hope is a self catering studio apartment offering accommodation in Gardens, Cape Town. This is the perfect temporary home for business ...

The Icon One Bed Apartments
The Icon One Bedroom Apartments offer Cape Town accommodation just metres from the CTICC and an easy walk to the V&A Waterfront. The apartment ha...

Wink Aparthotel
Wink Aparthotel is a development that falls perfectly within the new-age approach to hospitality. The accommodation is located in the city of Cap...

163 Waterkant Street
163 Waterkant Street offers De Waterkant accommodation in a popular one bed terraced cottage. Right at the heart of De Waterkant, this newly rest...

La Grenadine Petit Hotel
La Grenadine Petit Hotel is an elegant guest house tucked away in the heart of Cape Town. A magnificently restored 19th-century farm building set...

Cape Breaks Apartments
Cape Breaks Apartments offer accommodation in a selection of apartments in a complex with stunning views of Table Mountain and the Company's Gard...

Scalabrini Accommodation
The private rooms are comfortably furnished and make use of a communal kitchen and TV room which is equipped with DStv. The basics such as tea, c...

Fountain Suites 901
Fountain Suites 901 is a holiday apartment accommodating four guests in the heart of the business district of Cape Town and is close to many rest...

One Thibault 1922
The studio unit itself offers an open-plan layout, seamlessly combining living, dining, and sleeping areas. The kitchen is well-equipped with mod...

Canterbury Square 3
Located in Zonnebloem, Canterbury Square 3 is a lovely and bright townhouse found within a secure residential complex. The modern house has three...

Parliament Hotel
The Parliament Hotel is a well-established hotel conveniently located in the heart of Cape Town. With English, Italian and German speaking manage...

Old Bank Hotel
Old Bank Hotel in Cape Town is a restored heritage building, built in 1902 by renowned architects William Black and William Fagg, and was the ori...

Camissa House
An eclectic mix of intimate luxury and inspired design elevates the Camissa House Hotel in Cape Town to an experiential masterpiece. Framed by th...

Harbour Bridge 103
Harbour Bridge 103 is located within walking distance to the multipurpose venue the Cape Town International Convention Centre and a short drive t...

The Grand Daddy Hotel
Luxury shouldn't exclude playfulness so The Grand Daddy has infused all its rooms and communal spaces with magical creative touches to ensure tha...

Flatrock 502
Situated in the heart of the City Centre, Flatrock 502 offers accommodation for four guests. The location makes the apartment perfect for both bu...

410 Harbour Bridge
410 Harbour Bridge is a luxurious one bedroom self-catering holiday apartment situated on the 4th floor with a sweeping view over the Roggebaai C...

The Cedar 101
The Cedar 101 is a gorgeous studio holiday apartment in Cape Town situated in the Gardens area of the City Bowl. The unit accommodates two guests...

Acacia Place
Acacia Place is a lovely one bedroom apartment found bang in the centre of Cape Town accommodating two guests, surrounded by restaurants, bars, c...

At St. George’s Mall
Located right in the heart of the City Bowl, At St. Georges Mall offers self catering accommodation in Cape Town for two guests. The fabulous loc...

Airstream Trailer Park @ Grand Daddy
The Grand Daddy's big talking point is its 'penthouse' trailer park, where a collection of seven original vintage Airstream caravans nestle benea...

Long Street Boutique Hotel
Long Street Boutique Hotel is perfectly placed on the famous, vibrant Long Street strip - the axis around which the Mother City revolves and a po...

Fountain Suite 906
Fountain Suite 906 is a modern apartment offering accommodation in Cape Town Central. This is the perfect temporary home for a business traveller...

Happy Rhino Hotel
Happy Rhino Hotel offers comfortable accommodation on a bed only basis in the heart of Cape Town. All units have a flat screen TV with DStv, a de...

Studio 10 on Pepper Street
Located in Cape Town's city centre, Studio 10 is the perfect base from which to explore all that the city has to offer. The penthouse is easily a...

1102 The Decks
Explore the best the mother city has to offer from 1102 The Decks, a centrally located Cape Town apartment, boasting a large open deck with expan...

Quiver Tree Loft
Quiver Tree is a spacious one bedroom loft apartment found in the well known Mutual Heights building. The large floor to ceiling feature windows ...

Piazza 709
This spacious one bedroom apartment is situated in the heart of Cape Town City next to Parliament and The Company Gardens and is the perfect spot...

The Perch Cape Town
The Perch Cape Town offers accommodation in a luxury penthouse spread over three floors and perched high up on the Higgovale hillside. The apartm...

Protea Star Apartment
Protea Apartment in Walmer Estate offers luxury holiday accommodation in Cape Town for eight guests. Here you can enjoy a home way from home in a...

Best Western Cape Suites Hotel
Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain, with views of the Cape Town city skyline and Table Bay, lies the Best Western Cape Suites Hotel - a villag...

Alexander's 904
Alexander's 904 accomodates two guests in twin beds (which can be converted into a king bed) on a mezzanine level above the living area. The spac...

Glaston House
Glaston House is a one bedroom holiday apartment (accommodates two guests) in a central location. The apartment has one bedroom and sleeps two gu...

Sixteen On Bree 2004
Sixteen On Bree 2004 is a cosy, relaxing apartment offering Cape Town accommodation with an amazing view. The apartment is located central to the...

Kingslyn Boutique Guesthouse
Kingslyn Boutique Guest House is a gracious manor house from the turn of the 19th century, offering accommodation with charm, elegance and glamou...

Manhattan Studio 914
Manhattan Studio 914 offers fabulous accommodation in Cape Town with outstanding views of the entire city. The exclusive Manhattan Studio 914 is...

Harbour Bridge 417
Harbour Bridge 417 is situated on the Foreshore in the Cape Town City Bowl. The two-bedroom apartment is located a stone's throw from the CTICC a...

Mandela Place Apartment
Mandela Place Apartment is located in Mandela Rhodes Place, a secure building situated in the heart of Cape Town City making this Cape Town holid...

Kylemore 309
Kylemore 309 offers accommodation in a two bedroom apartment in the V&A Waterfront Marina with stunning views and access to four communal swimmin...

Welgelegen Boutique Guest House
Welgelegen Boutique Guest House offers accommodation in a tranquil and quiet corner of Oranjezicht in two Victorian houses - just a short walk fr...


Jasmine Apartment
Jasmine Apartment offers holiday accommodation in Walmer Estate, Cape Town. Here you can enjoy a home way from home in an ideal location close to...

Unique Lodge
Situated in Cape Town, Unique Lodge offers accommodation with the best in African hospitality, a comfortable, friendly atmosphere and rooms decor...

The Decks 1204
Situated at 67 Long Street, The Decks 1204 is a modern one bedroom self-catering apartment. Its position on the 12th floor gives it a partial vie...

The Westin Cape Town
The five-star Westin Cape Town Arabella Quays with its excellent location in Cape Town's foreshore, invites its clients to experience the new sta...

African Icon
African Icon is a studio apartment in the popular Icon Building in Cape Town City Centre. Accommodating two guests, the studio has a queen sized ...

The Tokyo 807
The Tokyo 807 is a self-catering apartment located in a building that exudes sophistication along with modern chic. Situated in the heart of Cape...

Elly Lodge
Elly Lodge is located in the centre of Cape Town and offers accommodation in a vibrant, metropolitan setting......

Star Holiday Apartments
Star Apartments Cape Town offers self catering accommodation in holiday apartments found in Walmer Estate, Cape Town. Each apartment has air-cond...


Cape Legacy Hotel
Cape Legacy Hotel offers guest rooms in the Cape Town CBD. The hotel is ideal for corporate and leisure guests looking for a comfortable stopover...

Edgy on Bree
Edgy on Bree is a self catering holiday apartment in Gardens and has a master bedroom furnished with a Queen-size bed. The bedroom has a sliding ...
Things to do in the area

Helicopter Flights With Extreme Scene
Take a tour via Helicopter over Cape Town and the Peninsula. Get a birds eye view of the Cape on this fun and popular Helicopter Tour. Various tr...

Cape Town Free Walking Tours
Most major cities around the world offer city walking tours, and the Mother City is no exception. Cape Town Free Walking Tours makes the city wal...

Ski-Hi Ride
Did you know that the odd adrenaline rush has some amazing health benefits? It helps you to breathe easier, it’s a great pain-blocker, it boosts ...

Attend a Parliamentary Session
The city of Cape Town, despite not being the capital of South Africa, is home to South Africa’s Parliament (Cape Town is the legislative capital)...

Bathe at Long Street Baths
In the centre of Long Street, Cape Town, facing the Long Street Bath's heritage doors, look to the right for a view of Table Mountain, look to th...

Be Cool at Daddy Cools
The Grand Daddy’s hotel bar is the ‘blingest’ in Cape Town. It’s not just a cool bar, it’s a Daddy Cool bar! A palette of metallics and a roll-ca...

Carriage Tour of Cape Town
Cape Town Carriage Company offers the experience of exploring The Cape Town Business District and the Company’s Garden in style and allows a more...

Diamond Cutting Tours
The Diamond Works is a one-stop, exciting experience for tourists, both young and old. Situated on the ground floor of the Metropolitan Life Cent...

Dine at Addis
Addis in Cape provides you with an inviting ambience and a unique dining experience right in the heart of the city of Cape Town. With its talente...
Noteworthy attractions

Table Mountain National Park
At the south-western tip of South Africa, the Table Mountain National Park encompasses the incredibly scenic Peninsula mountain chain stretching ...

V&A Waterfront
One of Cape Town's biggest tourist attractions, the Waterfront evokes images of the early activities of the harbour. Much of its charm lies in th...

Table Mountain
Since the first person laid eyes on Table Mountain, it has exerted its powerful and charismatic pull, enchanting and drawing any and all who fall...

Robben Island
For nearly 400 years, Robben Island, 12 kilometres from Cape Town, was a place of banishment, exile, isolation and imprisonment. It was here at R...

Signal Hill
Signal Hill, which connects Kloof Nek to Lion’s Head, in the distinctive shape of a lion’s rump, is one of the most famous spots in Cape Town for...

Noon Day Gun
Up on Signal Hill at 12:00 exactly every day, a cannon is fired. Accurate to the nearest millisecond, it booms over the Mother City, Table Mounta...

Castle of Good Hope
A unique combination of history, fine wine, traditional food, military ceremonies and craftsmanship awaits you at this pentagonal fortification. ...

Cape Town City Hall
On Cape Town's Grand Parade stands an imposing Italian Renaissance-style Edwardian building constructed from honey limestone. Cape Town's City Ha...

Company's Garden
The Company's Garden is a large public park and botanical garden set in the heart of Cape Town, home to a rose garden, Japanese garden, fish pond...
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