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
2 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
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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

Penthouse La Gorgeous
This centrally located three bedroom, three level boutique apartment is a true example of understated luxury. The entire length of this magnifice...


St Martini Gardens 604
St Martini Gardens 604 is a lovely studio apartment found in the St Martini Garden complex in the City Bowl. From here you are only across the ro...

Juliette 402
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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...

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...

Buitenkloof Studio
For the perfect accommodation for a stay in Cape Town, Buitenkloof Studio is a studio situated at the bottom of Kloof Street. The fully furnished...

304 Napier
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Manhattan Studio 914
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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...


The Onyx Luxury
The Onyx is a sophisticated one bedroom apartment in the heart of Cape Town. The Onyx offers its guests facilities that make for a relaxing yet e...

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...

Devonport House
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Africa Cape Villa
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214 Harbour Bridge
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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...

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...

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...

Icon Luxury Units
Icon Luxury Units provide accommodation in the city centre. Choose from Studio or one-bedroom apartments with luxury facilities including open pl...

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

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...

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

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...

City Bowl Central Studio
City Bowl Central Studio is on the 17th floor of the Gardens Centre, situated above an upmarket shopping centre that will cater to all your needs...

Old Bank Hotel
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Kylemore 401
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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...

Quiver Tree
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The Westin Cape Town
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Canterbury Square 3
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The Decks 1204
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Faulconier 001
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Pembroke 207
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Icon Studio 701
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123 Diplomat
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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...

Hostel - 21
Hostel - 21 boasts a lively environment and affordable accommodation. From the balcony you can watch the skyline at night and admire the view fro...

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...

Chelsea Luxury Suites
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Piazza on Church 906
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Market House 504
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Lady Keppel
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Parergon 104
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Juliette 212
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106 on Adderley
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The Piazza One Bed Unit
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Georgina's Loft
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Best Western Cape Suites Hotel
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City Bowl Immaculate
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Master Luc
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Welgelegen Boutique Guest House
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Cape Breaks Apartments
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Fountain Suites 901
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Aeicon Suite
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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...

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...

Kloof Street Hotel
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DreamsCape
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Cape Citi Loft
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La Grenadine Petit Hotel
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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 ...

Mutual Heights 810
Mutual Heights 810 is located right in the heart of Cape Town, providing accommodation with easy access by foot or by car to all the tourist site...

Piazza 1301
Piazza 1301 is a luxurious two bedroom penthouse suite with the most glorious views of Table Mountain and the city. It is situated in the heart o...

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

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...

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...

Happy Rhino Hotel
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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...


Villa Lutzi
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Star Holiday Apartments
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Long Street Boutique Hotel
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Triangle 1 Bed Suites
Triangle 1 Bed Suites is able to accommodate up to 10 guests in five apartments. Each apartment comprises of one bedroom with a Queen-size bed an...

Wink Aparthotel
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Apartments 67 on Long Street
Apartments 67 on Long Street are two modern and tastefully furnished two bedroom apartments offering holiday accommodation in the sought after ap...

Townhouse Hotel
Ideally situated in the heart of Cape Town, the four star Townhouse Hotel offers the traveller the best of modern amenities, a home from home wit...

Tuynhuys 403
Tuynhuys 403 offers comfortable Cape Town self catering accommodation in a tastefully furnished studio apartment. The apartment is situated in a ...

Piazza 1006
Piazza 1006 is a luxury studio apartment offered for holiday accommodation, with incredible views and a balcony in the historic part of Cape Town...

Penthouse Kushi
Penthouse Kushi offers high quality and stylish accommodation on top of the world! This luxurious 2-bedroom penthouse apartment, with amazing vie...

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 ...

Thirty Keys Hotel
Thirty Keys is an eco-friendly hotel on Pier Place, located in heart of Cape Town’s bustling Inner City – offering an oasis of green-inspired liv...

Higgo Villa
Higgo Villa offers Cape Town self catering in a four level house that boasts views of Table Mountain. This villa is approximately a 10 minute dri...

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...

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...

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 ...

705 Cape Royale Luxury Apartment
705 Cape Royale Luxury Apartment offers comfortable Cape Town accommodation in the bustling suburb Green Point and is within walking distance fro...

Labotessa Boutique Hotel
An amplification of world-class hospitality set on Church Square, Labotessa offers guests extraordinary accommodation and is a catalyst for genui...

Aandbloem Residence
Aandbloem Residence is located in Vredehoek, Cape Town. The house offers accommodation with views of the city, harbour and of Table Mountain. Vre...

Shortmarket Street Apartment
Shortmarket Street Apartment offers stunning holiday accommodation for two guests overlooking Greenmarket Square. Situated on the 4th floor of an...

Mutual Heights 811
Mutual Heights 811 can be found on the 8th floor of the Mutual Heights Building. The light, airy apartment is stylishly decorated and boasts love...

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...

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...


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...

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...

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...

Heatherfield Manor
It’s not often that the illustrious doors of a supremely exclusive estate get shared. We count it an exceptional privilege that Heatherfield Mano...

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...

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...

The Edge on Bree
The Edge on Bree is a beautiful Cape Town self catering apartment located on the trendy Upper Bree Street. The apartment offers accommodation wit...

Carnival Court Backpackers
Carnival Court Backpackers is set over three floors in a grand building in the Cape Town City Bowl. From here you are slap bang in the centre of ...

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...

40 On Burg Hotel
40 On Burg offers accommodation for 34 guest in a hotel housed in a charming, six storey, 1930s Art Deco building. The hotel is located in the ce...

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...

Elegant Onyx
Elegant Onyx is within the Onyx building and comfortably accommodates up to two guests. The apartment is situated within walking distance to the ...

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...

Pepper Club 1216
Pepper Club 1216 offers Cape Town self catering at the popular Pepper Club hotel. This area is filled with bars, restaurants, shops, boutiques, c...

The Heriot 5-14
The Heriot 5-14 is an apartment located in Cape Town Central and offers accommodation within 3.3km of V&A Waterfront and 6km of CTICC. The neares...

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...

Mutual Heights 910
This city apartment (accommodates 2) is modern and stylish with gorgeous feature windows that look out at the city. The lounge has a comfortable ...

Nine Flowers Guest House
Centrally situated in the heart of historic Cape Town, Nine Flowers is a gracious and lovingly restored Victorian homestead and National Monument...

1208 Four Seasons
1208 Four Seasons is a modern holiday apartment that accommodates four guests. The complex includes a rooftop pool deck and entertainment area wi...

Cartwright 1203
Offering accommodation in Cape Town's city centre, located on the 12th floor of Cartwright’s Corner in Adderley Street, this 12th floor apartment...

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...

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

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...

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...

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 ...


Mountain View Loft
Mountain View Loft is a modern apartment accommodating two guests and boasting outstanding views of Table Mountain. Upstairs, on a mezzanine leve...

Mutual Heights 905
Mutual Heights 905 is located in Cape Town and offers accommodation surrounded by historic buildings from Cape Town’s colonial past. This ninth f...

Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel
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...

Kylemore 701
Situated on the waterways of the V&A Waterfront, Kylemore 701 offers accommodation conveniently situated just minutes from the Cape Town Internat...

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...


Triangle 2 Bed Suites
Triangle 2 Bed Suites hosts six guests in three apartments. Each holiday apartment comprises of two bedrooms, both bedrooms have a Queen-size bed...

Manhattan Style Studio
Manhattan Style Studio sleeps two guests on a queen size bed in a combined sleeping and living area. There is a comfy sitting area with a coffee ...

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...

708 Flatrock
708 Flatrock is a stylishly decorated apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms that accommodates four people comfortably. It is located on t...

Studio Martini
Studio Martini can be found in the centre of Cape Town and is a popular holiday apartment surrounded by inner city gardens with views of Table Mo...

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...
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...

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...

Eastern Food Bazaar
If you thought you could no longer afford to eat out when you stay in Cape Town, consider the Eastern Food Bazaar in what used to be the Wellingt...
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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