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Cape Diamond Hotel

  • PriceR1,500-R3,200 per night (approx $91-$194 USD)
  • CategoryMid Range

Cape Diamond Hotel overlooks Greenmarket Square on Shortmarket Street in Cape Town, South Africa, in the heart of the historic city centre. Bree Street, Long Street and the Cape Town Diamond Museum are close by, and the Company's Garden is a short walk. The building is a refurbished art-deco style city hotel with a strong urban energy, placed beside the open-air Greenmarket Square craft market.

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).

Cape Diamond Hotel overlooks Greenmarket Square on Shortmarket Street in Cape Town, South Africa, in the heart of the historic city centre. Bree Street, Long Street and the Cape Town Diamond Museum are close by, and the Company's Garden is a short walk. The building is a refurbished art-deco style city hotel with a strong urban energy, placed beside the open-air Greenmarket Square craft market. Accommodation includes Standard and Superior Rooms with air conditioning, with rates of roughly R1,500 to R3,200 per night. Some rooms look over the square, while others face quieter inner sections. A restaurant and bar are on site for breakfast and evening meals, and parking is available nearby. The hotel suits leisure and business travellers who want a walkable city-centre position rather than resort facilities. Staff can arrange tours of the city, Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula, and the surrounding streets hold many of the city's cafes, galleries and craft shops.

Practical information for Cape Diamond Hotel · Last updated September 2026
Price R1,500-R3,200 per night (approx $91-$194 USD)
Address Greenmarket Square, Shortmarket Street, Cape Town 8001

Room types

  • Standard Room
  • Superior Room

Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking

Location

Greenmarket Square, Shortmarket Street, Cape Town 8001

-33.9229, 18.4222 View on map

Highlights

  • Overlooks Greenmarket Square
  • Walkable to Bree and Long Streets
  • Air-conditioned Standard and Superior Rooms
  • On-site restaurant and bar

Tips for visiting

  • Request a room away from the square for quieter nights.
  • The Greenmarket Square market runs by day; evenings are quieter.
  • Use ride-hailing at night.
  • Check parking arrangements when booking.

When to visit

Spring and autumn offer pleasant walking weather for the city centre.

Accessibility

A city-centre building with lifts; guests should confirm accessible room availability with the hotel.

Frequently asked questions

What is nearby?

Greenmarket Square, Bree Street and Long Street are within a short walk.

Is parking available?

Parking is offered; arrangements should be confirmed on booking.

Are rooms air-conditioned?

Yes, rooms are air-conditioned.

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