private rooms sleeping up to 2 guests are also available. guests age 16 and over are welcome. set in a colourful building dating from the victorian era, this vibrant, 3-storey hostel on trendy long street is 2 minutes' walk from 2 bus stops, 2 km from the cape town international convention centre and 6 km from table mountain. reception is open 24 hours. . the cosy 4- to 6-bed dorms have wood-framed bunk beds and shared bathrooms. there's no air-conditioning. amenities include a casual bar, a barbecue area and a communal kitchen, along with a tv lounge, a dining room and a wraparound balcony offering mountain views Cape Town International Airport 19 min
Two Oceans Aquarium (10 min) Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. Signal Hill (11 min) Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. Lion's Head (8 min) Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Table Mountain National Park (10 min) Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (15 min) Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. V&A Waterfront (10 min) Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. Camps Bay Beach (12 min) Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants. District Six Museum (13 min) Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Iziko South African Museum (5 min) Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. Castle of Good Hope (14 min) Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (9 min) Cable car to mountain top with cabins holding up to 65 people & rotating floors for 360° views. The Company's Garden Restaurant (2 min) Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. Robben Island (1 hr 41) Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. Maclear's Beacon (15 min) Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (8 min) Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. |