Guidebook for Cape Town
Parks & Nature
Table mountain Cableway is a short drive from the flat - about 10 minutes. A trip to Cape Town is incomplete without visiting the mountain. www.tablemountain.net
950 locals recommend
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
5821 Tafelberg RdTable mountain Cableway is a short drive from the flat - about 10 minutes. A trip to Cape Town is incomplete without visiting the mountain. www.tablemountain.net
Lion's Head is well established as a quick after work hike or early morning work. It gets a little busy in season and it is on the must do list, although I suggest that you rather climb India Venster with a guide (seriously - Not to be done alone if you don;t know the route).
725 locals recommend
Lion's Head Hike
Signal Hill RoadLion's Head is well established as a quick after work hike or early morning work. It gets a little busy in season and it is on the must do list, although I suggest that you rather climb India Venster with a guide (seriously - Not to be done alone if you don;t know the route).
Most popular beach in South Africa! Best visited in the shoulder seasons to avoid the crowds in December and January.
387 locals recommend
Clifton 4th Beach hotel
Fourth Beach PromenadeMost popular beach in South Africa! Best visited in the shoulder seasons to avoid the crowds in December and January.
Green Point Park
1 Fritz Sonnenberg Rd A great place to relax outdoors.
Entertainment & Activities
Cape Town Stadium
Fritz Sonnenberg RoadCape Town Aquarium 2 station
Food Scene
Giovanni's is a a very well known deli in Cape Town. Great coffee and deli food. Just across the street!
363 locals recommend
Giovanni's Deliworld
103 Main Rd Giovanni's is a a very well known deli in Cape Town. Great coffee and deli food. Just across the street!
Hudsons - The Burger Joint (Green Point)
Main RoadQuay Four
4 Dock RdCape Town Fish Market V&A Waterfront
GINJA Restaurant
Den Anker
Harbour House - V&A Waterfront
Dock RoadMano's
39 Main RdGood food, tapas menu. Monday to Friday: Lunch noon–2:30pm and Dinner 4:30pm–8pm. Saturday: noon-2:30pm. They do not take bookings, so go as early as possible.
235 locals recommend
Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
92 Bree StGood food, tapas menu. Monday to Friday: Lunch noon–2:30pm and Dinner 4:30pm–8pm. Saturday: noon-2:30pm. They do not take bookings, so go as early as possible.
🍕 Mario's Italian Restaurant
89 Main RdWilloughby & Co
19 Dock Rdgreat sushi place
RocoMamas Green Point
107A Main Rd Burgers and Beer - www.rocomamas.com
Bistro-inspired, great breakfasts.
Walk-Ins Welcome for Breakfast, Lunch and Supper - www.theshortmarketclub.co.za
121 locals recommend
The Shortmarket Club
199 Oxford RoadBistro-inspired, great breakfasts.
Walk-Ins Welcome for Breakfast, Lunch and Supper - www.theshortmarketclub.co.za
Great steak!
www.hussargrill.co.za/find-us/western-cape/mouille-point/
131 locals recommend
The Hussar Grill Mouille Point
163 Beach RoadGreat steak!
www.hussargrill.co.za/find-us/western-cape/mouille-point/
A 13-course menu takes your taste buds on a whirlwind tour of Africa. Sample Zambian kandolo balls made of sweet potato; Congolese spinach and a moreish Ghanaian groundnut chicken stew. A drumming showpiece and attendant drama makes it popular with tourists.
63 locals recommend
GOLD Restaurant
15 Bennett StA 13-course menu takes your taste buds on a whirlwind tour of Africa. Sample Zambian kandolo balls made of sweet potato; Congolese spinach and a moreish Ghanaian groundnut chicken stew. A drumming showpiece and attendant drama makes it popular with tourists.
Hemelhuijs
71 Waterkant StGood food, seasonal salads and unusual dishes
Best Bakery in Cape Town on your doorstep. 50 meters/yards away.
65 locals recommend
Jason Bakery Green Point
83 Main RdBest Bakery in Cape Town on your doorstep. 50 meters/yards away.
Bootlegger Coffee Company
37 Main RdClarke's Bar & Dining Room
133 Bree StSightseeing
Cape Town Waterfront 1 station
City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long StSightseeing Bus
Signal Hill
Sea Point Promenade
Beach RoadThe V&A waterfront is a top tourist destination and a highlight to all our guests visits. Shopping, restaurants, amazing views of the mountain. www.waterfront.co.za
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdThe V&A waterfront is a top tourist destination and a highlight to all our guests visits. Shopping, restaurants, amazing views of the mountain. www.waterfront.co.za
Drinks & Nightlife
Shimmy Beach Club
12 S Arm RdBuena Vista Social Cafe
Popular pub in the Waterfront. Great beer selection and open late.
11 locals recommend
Ferrymans Tavern
Dock RoadPopular pub in the Waterfront. Great beer selection and open late.
Essentials
One&Only Spa
Dock RoadSorbet Cape Quarter
27 Somerset RdMediclinic Cape Town
21 Hof StEverything you need in groceries can be found at this high end grocery store. Think "Whole Foods" but a lot cheaper :)
144 locals recommend
Woolworths Green Point - Portside
Everything you need in groceries can be found at this high end grocery store. Think "Whole Foods" but a lot cheaper :)
PathCare Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital
Rua Bartholomeu Dias PlainArts & Culture
The Castle 2 station
Iziko Bo Kaap Museum
71 Wale StThe brand new Zeitz Museum in the Waterfront
482 locals recommend
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
South Arm RoadThe brand new Zeitz Museum in the Waterfront