City Bowl Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cape Town which includes night scenes and a city
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town

Popular places to visit

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
Castle of Good Hope featuring château or palace as well as a small group of people

Castle of Good Hope

4/5(13 reviews)

At one of South Africa’s oldest buildings, browse exhibitions about the history of Cape Town and walk on ramparts to enjoy stunning views of Table Mountain.

Castle of Good Hope
Bree Street

Bree Street

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Bree Street during your visit to Cape Town. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's mountain views.

Bree Street
Cape Town City Hall

Cape Town City Hall

Listen to live music performances and admire regal architecture at this landmark structure, made famous after Nelson Mandela gave a speech from its balcony.

Cape Town City Hall
South African National Gallery

South African National Gallery

4.5/5(5 reviews)

South African, African and Western European art are the big stars of this cultural attraction. Study hundreds of years of work by prominent artists.

South African National Gallery
Company Gardens which includes a park

Company's Garden

In the shadow of Table Mountain is this pleasant public park where you will find grassy lawns, themed gardens and statues of notable figures.

Company's Garden

Activities

Cable car ride - Table Mountain

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

AU$125
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour from Cape Town
Cape Town: African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer

Cape Town: African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer

AU$111
per adult
Cape Town: African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

AU$68
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

AU$74
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

AU$384
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Early Morning Safari Big Five Experience
Cape Town: Half-Day City Tour

Cape Town: Half-Day City Tour

AU$108
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: Half-Day City Tour
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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, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$293 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$293
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"This is a very fine hotel in the best traditions. The hotel is located in the Central business district in Cape Town. This is very handy if you are visiting the city Centre. It is also conveniently located just across the way from the Co) gardens which are lovely to walk in and also have a nice café. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Taj Cape Town
Hotel Sky Cape Town
Hotel Sky Cape Town
3.5 out of 5
Lower Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$136 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$136
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Cape Town Cruise Terminal ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (237 reviews)
Beautiful views
"Beautiful hotel with amazing views of Cape Town. Very comfortable and all very friendly. Will use again in the future - for business and holiday. The only negative is that parking was not available the first night, although that was a requirement for the booking. The security guard in the parking ..."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Hotel Sky Cape Town
Gorgeous George by Design Hotels
Gorgeous George by Design Hotels
5 out of 5
118 St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$201 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$201
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (193 reviews)
Happy honeymoon
"GG had arranged it amazingly cozy for our honeymoon stay. Loved the interior. The welcome from the reception. Everything about it!"

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

Gorgeous George by Design Hotels
Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel
Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
38 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$117 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$117
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (418 reviews)
Restful stay!
"Excellent stay! We initially booked an airstream, which turned out to be quite cramped and the hot water didn’t work. There was also a rooftop party going on, so we called and requested to move to a proper room. The front desk staff accommodated us immediately, which was wonderful. The room was beautiful ..."

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG
3 out of 5
101 St Georges Mall, Cnr of Church Str. and St George's, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$98 per night from 16 May to 17 May
AU$98
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (519 reviews)
"Phone in the room is not working or connectef"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG
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 AU$217 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
AU$217
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
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! (495 reviews)
"The one week stay was excellent. A clean and well maintained property at the heart of the city next to the convention center. Staff were friendly and service was top notch. Will stay at the property again."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
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Other neighbourhoods around City Bowl

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Cape Town City Centre

4/5(48 area reviews)

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

Cape Town City Centre
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Gardens

The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.

Gardens
Lions Head

Tamboerskloof

Mountain views, gardens and bars highlight some of the noteworthy features of Tamboerskloof. Make a stop by Lions Head or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Tamboerskloof
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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
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
Sea Point

Sea Point

4/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Sea Point

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