| . set in a refined victorian building with cast iron balconies, this lively, adults-only hostel, surrounded by bars and restaurants, is 3 km from the cable car up table mountain and 5 km from sea point's beachfront. many have access to a balcony. a buzzy bar has regular live music and djs, plus a pool table and foosball. private rooms sleeping 12 and dorms sleeping 46 (single- or mixed-sex) offer simple furnishings, hardwood floors, wash basins and free wi-fi. parking is available for a surcharge. bathrooms are shared, and there's no air-conditioning
Cape Town International Airport 19 min
Castle of Good Hope (13 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. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (8 min)
Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. 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. Robben Island (1 hr 41)
Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. 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. The Company's Garden Restaurant (2 min)
Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. Maclear's Beacon (15 min)
Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing Table Mountain National Park (10 min)
Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. Lion's Head (8 min)
Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. 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. | 
