set on a university campus, this unassuming hotel with an annexe is 5 km from oosterzee train station and 8 km from tygerberg nature reserve. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's no air-conditioning. rooms in the annexe have access to a shared lounge. the pared-back rooms offer free wi-fi, desks and satellite tv, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. bbq grills are also available. complimentary amenities include parking, and a breakfast buffet served in a low-key restaurant Cape Town International Airport 23 min
IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (22 min) Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. The Neighbourgoods Market (19 min) Trendy Saturday market in & around an old mill, with artisan products & gourmet foods. Two Oceans Aquarium (22 min) Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. Castle of Good Hope (22 min) Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. Newlands Forest (22 min) Shaded alpine nature area with a boardwalk trail & dirt paths set among pine trees & streams. Rhodes Memorial (26 min) Ornate monument to diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, offering stunning mountaintop views & a restaurant. GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World (18 min) Casino gaming tables, slots & cabaret, plus kids' arcades in a vast, 24-hour entertainment complex. The Company's Garden Restaurant (24 min) Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. V&A Waterfront (24 min) Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. Greenmarket Square (24 min) Locally made art, crafts & clothing line the stalls of this buzzy market in a historical square. Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (23 min) Innovative exhibits & installations by African artists showcased in a redesigned grain silo. District Six Museum (22 min) Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Tygerberg Nature Reserve (14 min) Hilly haven for birds & tortoises, known for nature walks, trail running & views of Cape Town. Table Bay (27 min) Atlantic Ocean bay off the coast of Cape Town featuring a long narrow beach & Table Mountain views. Devil's Peak (39 min) Sweeping views of Cape Town are the draw to this mountain peak, known for its steep, rocky terrain. |