University Estate, City Bowl
University Estate lies off De Waal Drive, just above the familiar and consequently inefficient permanent speed trap, laid across the road in the region of the Walmer / University Estate off ramp, on the N2 coming out of Cape Town.
Most Capetonians dutifully slow to remain within the 80km speed limit, and promptly accelerate once the trap is behind them - one has to smile at Cape Town’s little idiosyncrasies.
Lying on the upper slopes of Devils Peak, above Woodstock, University Estate has beautiful large homes on big properties. Although some aesthetic critics have passed judgement on the neighbourhood for its lack of inspirational design and the haphazard use of different styles of architecture, but what it lacks in historic charm, it makes up for with its views over the harbour and its proximity to the centre of Cape Town.
University Estate is close to Gardens Shopping Centre, Company Gardens, museums and galleries of Cape Town; and the Table Mountain cableway and the V&A Waterfront are just a few minutes’ drive.
One’s access to Devil’s Peak Mountain for morning walks along mountain trails is what makes it so special to stay here, and the fact that the Atlantic beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton are only about 10 minutes’ away.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Kylemore 401
Kylmore 401 offers accommodation in the residential area of the V&A Marina. It is a three bedroom with outstanding views and home comforts in Cap...
39 Dixon Street
39 Dixon Street offers a large five bedroom house with accommodation for big families or groups. With outstanding views and an ideally central lo...
15 on Leeukloof
15 On Leeukloof is a holiday home in Cape Town offering accommodation for up to six guests. The villa open spaces with lots of light and magnific...
Warren Heights 503
503 Warren Heights is a comfortable two bedroom apartment accommodating four guests, in Tamboerskloof. From here you are within easy reach of Klo...
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...
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...
The Commodore Hotel
A visitor to the Commodore Hotel will find himself enveloped inside this postcard picture. The hotel is located in the V & A Waterfront, one of t...
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...
Floreal House
Sweeping views of Table Mountain, the Harbour and Table Bay grace this friendly lodge where the emphasis is on personalised hospitality. Each of ...
Things to do in the area
Visit Rhodes Memorial
On the northern flank of Table Mountain on the slopes of Devils’ Peak looking out across Rondebosch and the Cape Flats towards the distant sea an...
Devil's Peak Hike
Start: there are three routes to the topDuration: rougly 4 hours, give or take an hourFitness: moderate to super fitOur tip: always take water an...
The Palms Market
The Cape Town suburb of Woodstock is a vibrant, lively one that promises a world of things to do and see; ranging from delicious eateries to hist...
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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