Guidebook for Cape Town
Sightseeing
A panoramic cable ride to the top of one of the seven wonders of the world.
950 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdA panoramic cable ride to the top of one of the seven wonders of the world.
Lion’s Head is THE perfect mini-hike, especially when it is Full Moon and not without reason as the views over Cape Town are simply fantastic. Do not forget a head-torch and a wind breaker!
725 locals recommend
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadLion’s Head is THE perfect mini-hike, especially when it is Full Moon and not without reason as the views over Cape Town are simply fantastic. Do not forget a head-torch and a wind breaker!
A sweep of white beach for walking or sun-soaking, minutes away from every front door. The warm Indian Ocean for safe bathing, breakers for surfing.
197 locals recommend
Muizenberg
A sweep of white beach for walking or sun-soaking, minutes away from every front door. The warm Indian Ocean for safe bathing, breakers for surfing.
Enjoy a sunset picnic overlooking the pristine Cape Town beaches below.
609 locals recommend
Signal Hill
Enjoy a sunset picnic overlooking the pristine Cape Town beaches below.
Watch a summer concert in the most beautiful garden in Africa. Experience the exotic and abundant fauna & flora and the sheer grandeur of the setting, against the eastern slopes of Table Mt.
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveWatch a summer concert in the most beautiful garden in Africa. Experience the exotic and abundant fauna & flora and the sheer grandeur of the setting, against the eastern slopes of Table Mt.
Enjoy the cute penguin's and a beautiful beach naturally decorated with boulders creating private lagoon-like rock pools
562 locals recommend
Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadEnjoy the cute penguin's and a beautiful beach naturally decorated with boulders creating private lagoon-like rock pools
Most south-western point of Africa, where the Atlantic meets the Indian ocean. The natural vegetation of the area, fynbos, comprises the smallest but richest of the world’s 6 floral kingdoms
859 locals recommend
Cape Point
Most south-western point of Africa, where the Atlantic meets the Indian ocean. The natural vegetation of the area, fynbos, comprises the smallest but richest of the world’s 6 floral kingdoms
One of the most spectacular marine drives in the world, with sheer drops to the sea below and towering mountains rising above you, twists & curves in the road seem endless. A photographer's dream!
409 locals recommend
Chapman's Peak Drive
1 Chapmans Peak DrOne of the most spectacular marine drives in the world, with sheer drops to the sea below and towering mountains rising above you, twists & curves in the road seem endless. A photographer's dream!
Everything Else
Enjoy a breathtaking sunset on one of Cape Town's beautiful beaches with a view of the 12 apostles mountain range behind you and bustling upmarket restaurants across the road.
389 locals recommend
Camps Bay
Enjoy a breathtaking sunset on one of Cape Town's beautiful beaches with a view of the 12 apostles mountain range behind you and bustling upmarket restaurants across the road.
Enjoy some seafood at one of the restarurants overlooking the harbour and enjoy shopping in the mall with world class stores.
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdEnjoy some seafood at one of the restarurants overlooking the harbour and enjoy shopping in the mall with world class stores.
Meet other tourists and partake in a trip to one of Cape Town's popular sights or experience something on the Capetonian bucket list
7 locals recommend
Once in Cape Town
73 Kloof StMeet other tourists and partake in a trip to one of Cape Town's popular sights or experience something on the Capetonian bucket list
Tamboerskloof Pharmacy
A conveniently located pharmacy
Food Scene
Have a Moroccan- and Mediterranean-style dish at this interestingly decorated restaurant. Or just try their amazing cheesecake and some fine red wine.
90 locals recommend
Rick's Cafe Americain
Weltevreden StreetHave a Moroccan- and Mediterranean-style dish at this interestingly decorated restaurant. Or just try their amazing cheesecake and some fine red wine.
The Power & The Glory
13d Kloof Nek RdHave a belgian hot chocolate or a beer and enjoy the vibe!
Just a stroll down the road from the apartment is a wonderfully wacky bohemian and theatrical restaurant/bar. The menu is a collection of all-time favourites that enchant diners.
147 locals recommend
The Bombay Bicycle Club
158 Kloof StJust a stroll down the road from the apartment is a wonderfully wacky bohemian and theatrical restaurant/bar. The menu is a collection of all-time favourites that enchant diners.
"Clifton's hottest restaurant and lounge".
An uber chic interior; excellent food and wine menu; positioned in one of the best locations on the atlantic seaboard.
206 locals recommend
The Bungalow
3 Victoria Rd"Clifton's hottest restaurant and lounge".
An uber chic interior; excellent food and wine menu; positioned in one of the best locations on the atlantic seaboard.
If you are looking for some of the city’s best coffee, Bootlegger is the place to be taking pride in the unique way they roast their coffee, sourcing high quality beans from Guatemala.
143 locals recommend
Bootlegger Sea Point
39 Regent RdIf you are looking for some of the city’s best coffee, Bootlegger is the place to be taking pride in the unique way they roast their coffee, sourcing high quality beans from Guatemala.
Inspired by a host of musicians, with ingredients such as chilli, peanut butter & choc chips, their specialty coffees boast names like the Wham, the Lennon & the Amy.
8 locals recommend
Hard Pressed Café
1 Bree StreetInspired by a host of musicians, with ingredients such as chilli, peanut butter & choc chips, their specialty coffees boast names like the Wham, the Lennon & the Amy.
Devoted to the art of making excellent coffee. Diverse origins of coffee introduce the flavour of a number of nations, just a few examples being Tanzania, Kenya, Bolivia, Colombia, Brazil and India.
122 locals recommend
Origin Coffee Roasting
28 Hudson StDevoted to the art of making excellent coffee. Diverse origins of coffee introduce the flavour of a number of nations, just a few examples being Tanzania, Kenya, Bolivia, Colombia, Brazil and India.
Nourish'd Café & Juicery
177 Kloof StA walk down the hill take you to this healthy restaurant with an island-vibe.
45 locals recommend
Nourish'd Café & Juicery
177 Kloof StA walk down the hill take you to this healthy restaurant with an island-vibe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fragrant cocktails and live jazz (on tuesdays). A-sho-ka combines continental décor, Asian cuisine, a variety of musical styles, a diverse crowd and Cape Town’s oldest olive tree.
180 locals recommend
Asoka Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
68 Kloof StFragrant cocktails and live jazz (on tuesdays). A-sho-ka combines continental décor, Asian cuisine, a variety of musical styles, a diverse crowd and Cape Town’s oldest olive tree.
Arts & Culture
Parapax Tandem Paragliding - Cape Town
Signal Hill RoadA bucket list must for the daring!
CT's an optimal kiting destination, both for beginners and those enthusiasts looking to master new tricks, achieve bigger airs and learn to manoeuvre atop larger waves and over flatter water.
Kite Surf Cape Town
BeachCT's an optimal kiting destination, both for beginners and those enthusiasts looking to master new tricks, achieve bigger airs and learn to manoeuvre atop larger waves and over flatter water.
Old school cinema where you can relax, sip a drink from the bar and watch a movie! It has a cosy coffee bar, an outside terrace, and cocktail slush puppies!
352 locals recommend
The Labia
68 Orange StOld school cinema where you can relax, sip a drink from the bar and watch a movie! It has a cosy coffee bar, an outside terrace, and cocktail slush puppies!
Essentials
All three of Hudsons’s outlets (situated in Green Point, Claremont and Gardens) offer patrons 40 minutes of free Wi-fi access and its burgers include some truly mouth-watering options.
86 locals recommend
Hudsons, The Burger Joint
22 Kloof StreetAll three of Hudsons’s outlets (situated in Green Point, Claremont and Gardens) offer patrons 40 minutes of free Wi-fi access and its burgers include some truly mouth-watering options.
Artisan coffee has something of a cult following in Cape Town, and this java haven “roasts coffee properly”. It offers patrons one hour of free wifi (Wi-fi costs R60 a gigabyte after the first hour).
425 locals recommend
Truth Coffee Roasting
36 Buitenkant StArtisan coffee has something of a cult following in Cape Town, and this java haven “roasts coffee properly”. It offers patrons one hour of free wifi (Wi-fi costs R60 a gigabyte after the first hour).
Free unlimited wifi to patrons. While surfing the Web and tucking into contemporary Greek cuisine, relax on the balcony and enjoy beautiful views of the Mouille Point promenade and sparkling ocean.
32 locals recommend
Caffe Neo
129 Beach RdFree unlimited wifi to patrons. While surfing the Web and tucking into contemporary Greek cuisine, relax on the balcony and enjoy beautiful views of the Mouille Point promenade and sparkling ocean.
Free unlimited wifi at this intimate and cosy eatery. Opt to enjoy some privacy at the counter by the window or join the long, communal centre table to chat with other patrons while browsing the Net.
69 locals recommend
Tamboers Winkel
3 De Lorentz StFree unlimited wifi at this intimate and cosy eatery. Opt to enjoy some privacy at the counter by the window or join the long, communal centre table to chat with other patrons while browsing the Net.
1-2 hr free wireless internet for the fashionable, contemporary type in an inspiring worker-friendly environment (though busy at times). Local & lekker comfort food and artisan coffee.
72 locals recommend
Loading Bay
30 Hudson St1-2 hr free wireless internet for the fashionable, contemporary type in an inspiring worker-friendly environment (though busy at times). Local & lekker comfort food and artisan coffee.
classic vintage feel & casual, peaceful atmosphere offers ideal environment to relax in front of your laptop. pair your browsing sesh with a cup of coffee, a butter croissant, sandwich, or other dish
220 Princes Lounge
129 Hatfield Stclassic vintage feel & casual, peaceful atmosphere offers ideal environment to relax in front of your laptop. pair your browsing sesh with a cup of coffee, a butter croissant, sandwich, or other dish
a lovely little traditional German Bakery selling freshly baked breads, cakes & cookies just a short walk down the road. Their coffee shop serves great German breakfasts & daily lunch. incl. free wifi
28 locals recommend
Dinkel Bakery.
91 Kloof Nek Rda lovely little traditional German Bakery selling freshly baked breads, cakes & cookies just a short walk down the road. Their coffee shop serves great German breakfasts & daily lunch. incl. free wifi