Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa, a coastal city beneath Table Mountain known for dramatic scenery, beaches, the Cape Winelands, the Cape Peninsula, a Cape Malay food heritage and the history of Robben Island and apartheid-era District Six.
Accommodation overview
Cape Town lists 45 properties, from R300 hostel dormitory beds in Gardens and the City Bowl to suites above R25,000 at the Silo, One&Only and Ellerman House. The City Bowl, Gardens and Tamboerskloof suit sightseeing on foot, the V&A Waterfront offers harbour views and MyCiTi access, Sea Point and Green Point have promenade and stadium access, and Camps Bay holds beachfront luxury. Constantia and Newlands offer wine-estate stays. Prices peak from December to January and drop in the June-August winter. Load-shedding can affect lifts and wifi, so confirm backup power. All rates use 1 USD = 16.5 ZAR.
Hotels by budget
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Budget-friendly
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers is a budget accommodation in Gardens, Cape Town, at 11 Hof Street, Gardens, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R300-R1,400 per night (about $18-$85).
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Once in Cape Town is a budget accommodation in City Bowl, Cape Town, at 73 Waterkant Street, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R350-R1,200 per night (about $21-$73).
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Atlantic Point Backpackers is a budget accommodation in Green Point, Cape Town, at 2 Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town 8005. Rooms run roughly R300-R1,000 per night (about $18-$61).
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Radisson RED Cape Town V&A Waterfront
Radisson RED Cape Town V&A Waterfront is a mid-range accommodation in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, at Silo District, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R3,200-R7,000 per night (about $194-$424).
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Queen Victoria Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, at Portswood Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R2,200-R5,000 per night (about $133-$303).
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Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge is a mid-range accommodation in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, at Portswood Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R1,600-R3,600 per night (about $97-$218).
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Fountains Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in City Bowl, Cape Town, at Cnr Adderley Street and Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R1,500-R3,500 per night (about $91-$212).
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Cape Diamond Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in City Bowl, Cape Town, at Greenmarket Square, Shortmarket Street, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R1,500-R3,200 per night (about $91-$194).
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Winchester Mansions Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in Sea Point, Cape Town, at 221 Beach Road, Sea Point, Cape Town 8005. Rooms run roughly R2,500-R5,500 per night (about $152-$333).
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The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in Sea Point, Cape Town, at 313 Beach Road, Sea Point, Cape Town 8005. Rooms run roughly R2,500-R6,000 per night (about $152-$364).
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Ambassador Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, at 34 Victoria Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town 8005. Rooms run roughly R2,200-R5,000 per night (about $133-$303).
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Protea Hotel Cape Town Sea Point is a mid-range accommodation in Sea Point, Cape Town, at Cnr Arthurs Road and Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town 8005. Rooms run roughly R1,500-R3,500 per night (about $91-$212).
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Hout Bay Manor is a mid-range accommodation in Hout Bay, Cape Town, at Baviaanskloof Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town 7806. Rooms run roughly R2,400-R5,000 per night (about $145-$303).
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Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in Gardens, Cape Town, at 1 Upper Union Street, Gardens, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R2,200-R5,000 per night (about $133-$303).
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The Grand Daddy Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in City Bowl, Cape Town, at 38 Long Street, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R2,000-R4,200 per night (about $121-$255).
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Daddy Long Legs Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in City Bowl, Cape Town, at 134 Long Street, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R1,100-R2,200 per night (about $67-$133).
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Cape Heritage Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in City Bowl, Cape Town, at 90 Bree Street, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R2,400-R5,000 per night (about $145-$303).
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The Cape Milner is a mid-range accommodation in Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, at 2 Milner Road, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R1,800-R3,800 per night (about $109-$230).
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Ikhaya Lodge is a mid-range accommodation in Gardens, Cape Town, at Dunkley Square, Gardens, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R1,600-R3,200 per night (about $97-$194).
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Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town is a mid-range accommodation in City Bowl, Cape Town, at Cnr New Church and Dorp Street, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R1,500-R3,500 per night (about $91-$212).
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Lagoon Beach Hotel is a mid-range accommodation in Milnerton, Cape Town, at Lagoon Beach Drive, Milnerton, Cape Town 7441. Rooms run roughly R2,200-R5,500 per night (about $133-$333).
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Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands is a mid-range accommodation in Newlands, Cape Town, at Cnr Main Road and Boundary Road, Newlands, Cape Town 7700. Rooms run roughly R1,500-R3,200 per night (about $91-$194).
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Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is a mid-range accommodation in Airport, Cape Town, at Cnr Borchards Quarry and Airport Approach Road, Cape Town 7490. Rooms run roughly R1,800-R3,500 per night (about $109-$212).
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Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is a luxury accommodation in Gardens, Cape Town, at 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R9,000-R25,000 per night (about $545-$1515).
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The Silo Hotel is a luxury accommodation in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, at Silo Square, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R25,000-R80,000 per night (about $1515-$4848).
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One&Only Cape Town is a luxury accommodation in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, at Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R14,000-R50,000 per night (about $848-$3030).
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Table Bay Hotel is a luxury accommodation in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, at Quay 6, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R7,000-R20,000 per night (about $424-$1212).
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Cape Grace is a luxury accommodation in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, at West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R9,000-R30,000 per night (about $545-$1818).
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Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront is a luxury accommodation in Granger Bay, Cape Town, at Beach Road, Granger Bay, Cape Town 8005. Rooms run roughly R3,800-R9,000 per night (about $230-$545).
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Victoria & Alfred Hotel is a luxury accommodation in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, at Pierhead, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R3,500-R8,500 per night (about $212-$515).
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Cape Royale Luxury Hotel is a luxury accommodation in Green Point, Cape Town, at 47 Main Road, Green Point, Cape Town 8005. Rooms run roughly R3,500-R9,000 per night (about $212-$545).
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The Westin Cape Town is a luxury accommodation in Foreshore, Cape Town, at Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R3,200-R7,500 per night (about $194-$455).
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Taj Cape Town is a luxury accommodation in City Bowl, Cape Town, at Wale Street, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R5,000-R14,000 per night (about $303-$848).
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Southern Sun Cape Sun is a luxury accommodation in City Bowl, Cape Town, at 1 Strand Street, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R2,500-R6,500 per night (about $152-$394).
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Southern Sun The Cullinan is a luxury accommodation in City Bowl, Cape Town, at 1 Thibault Square, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R2,000-R5,000 per night (about $121-$303).
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Hilton Cape Town City Centre is a luxury accommodation in City Bowl, Cape Town, at Cnr Walter Sisulu Avenue and Lower Long Street, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R2,500-R6,000 per night (about $152-$364).
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The Marly is a luxury accommodation in Camps Bay, Cape Town, at Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town 8005. Rooms run roughly R9,000-R28,000 per night (about $545-$1697).
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Ellerman House is a luxury accommodation in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, at 180 Kloof Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town 8005. Rooms run roughly R18,000-R60,000 per night (about $1091-$3636).
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Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is a luxury accommodation in Camps Bay, Cape Town, at Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town 8005. Rooms run roughly R8,000-R26,000 per night (about $485-$1576).
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POD Camps Bay is a luxury accommodation in Camps Bay, Cape Town, at 3 Argyle Street, Camps Bay, Cape Town 8005. Rooms run roughly R4,500-R12,000 per night (about $273-$727).
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Tintswalo Atlantic is a luxury accommodation in Hout Bay, Cape Town, at Chapman's Peak Drive, Hout Bay, Cape Town 7806. Rooms run roughly R12,000-R35,000 per night (about $727-$2121).
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The Vineyard Hotel is a luxury accommodation in Newlands, Cape Town, at Colinton Road, Newlands, Cape Town 7700. Rooms run roughly R3,800-R9,500 per night (about $230-$576).
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The Cellars-Hohenort is a luxury accommodation in Constantia, Cape Town, at 93 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia, Cape Town 7806. Rooms run roughly R5,500-R16,000 per night (about $333-$970).
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Steenberg Hotel is a luxury accommodation in Constantia, Cape Town, at Steenberg Estate, Tokai Road, Constantia, Cape Town 7945. Rooms run roughly R5,000-R14,000 per night (about $303-$848).
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Gorgeous George is a luxury accommodation in City Bowl, Cape Town, at 118 St George's Mall, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R2,500-R6,000 per night (about $152-$364).
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
City Bowl, Gardens and Tamboerskloof
Central base with Long Street, Bree Street and the Company's Garden; Taj Cape Town, Grand Daddy and Gardens guesthouses sit here. MyCiTi buses and walking reach most sights; avoid walking alone at night in quiet streets.
Best for: All travelers
V&A Waterfront and Green Point
Harbour district with the Silo, One&Only, Table Bay and Cape Grace; safe, busy and walkable, with MyCiTi and Cape Town Stadium nearby.
Best for: All travelers
Sea Point and Bantry Bay
Residential Atlantic strip with a seafront promenade; Winchester Mansions, Ellerman House and Ambassador Hotel. Good Uber and MyCiTi access to town.
Best for: All travelers
Camps Bay
Beach suburb under the Twelve Apostles with The Marly, POD and Twelve Apostles Hotel; lively at night but a car or Uber is needed to reach town.
Best for: All travelers
Constantia, Newlands and Hout Bay
Quiet southern suburbs and wine estates with the Cellars-Hohenort, Steenberg, Vineyard Hotel and Hout Bay Manor; a car is the best way to get around.
Best for: All travelers
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is a luxury accommodation in Gardens, Cape Town, at 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R9,000-R25,000 per night (about $545-$1515).
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The Silo Hotel is a luxury accommodation in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, at Silo Square, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R25,000-R80,000 per night (about $1515-$4848).
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One&Only Cape Town is a luxury accommodation in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, at Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R14,000-R50,000 per night (about $848-$3030).
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Table Bay Hotel is a luxury accommodation in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, at Quay 6, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R7,000-R20,000 per night (about $424-$1212).
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Cape Grace is a luxury accommodation in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, at West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001. Rooms run roughly R9,000-R30,000 per night (about $545-$1818).
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Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront is a luxury accommodation in Granger Bay, Cape Town, at Beach Road, Granger Bay, Cape Town 8005. Rooms run roughly R3,800-R9,000 per night (about $230-$545).
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Book December-January and Easter months ahead; rates and minimum stays rise sharply.
Confirm the property has backup power or a generator because of load-shedding.
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway closes for annual maintenance, usually in July-August; check the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company timetable before planning.
Use Uber or Bolt at night rather than walking between the City Bowl and the Waterfront.
Check for parking if hiring a car; central hotels often charge extra.
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.