located on the m61 road and a 12-minute walk from cape town stadium, this modern hostel is 1. private rooms with shared bathrooms are also available. the straightforward mixed and female-only dorms sleep up to 8 guests and have ceiling fans, free wi-fi and lockers. there's a communal kitchen, and a guest lounge with a flat-screen tv and dvd player. there's also a garden, regular bbqs, an outdoor pool, a sundeck and a bar. 5 km from green point lighthouse on the south atlantic ocean. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am Cape Town International Airport 20 min
Signal Hill (16 min) Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. Castle of Good Hope (8 min) Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. District Six Museum (9 min) Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. The Company's Garden Restaurant (8 min) Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. Table Mountain National Park (15 min) Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (14 min) Cable car to mountain top with cabins holding up to 65 people & rotating floors for 360° views. Maclear's Beacon (20 min) Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing Iziko South African Museum (8 min) Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. Camps Bay Beach (12 min) Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (5 min) Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. V&A Waterfront (5 min) Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. Lion's Head (13 min) Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (16 min) Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. Robben Island (1 hr 40) Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. Two Oceans Aquarium (5 min) Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. |