| bed linens are included, and towels are available to rent. there's also a street-view balcony, and an inner courtyard with seating. there's no air-conditioning. . private rooms are also available. basic dorm rooms feature free wi-fi, bunk beds and lockers, plus shared bathrooms. amenities include a tv lounge, a communal kitchen and a pool table, plus an outdoor pool. set in a circa-1792 building with table mountain as a backdrop, this laid-back hostel on a bohemian street is 3 km from cape town train station and 13 km from kirstenbosch national botanical garden
Cape Town International Airport 18 min
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (9 min)
Cable car to mountain top with cabins holding up to 65 people & rotating floors for 360° views. Robben Island (1 hr 43)
Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. District Six Museum (13 min)
Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (14 min)
Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. V&A Waterfront (12 min)
Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. Maclear's Beacon (15 min)
Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing Lion's Head (9 min)
Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Iziko South African Museum (3 min)
Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. The Company's Garden Restaurant (4 min)
Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. Camps Bay Beach (12 min)
Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants. Castle of Good Hope (13 min)
Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. Signal Hill (11 min)
Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. Two Oceans Aquarium (12 min)
Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. Table Mountain National Park (10 min)
Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (8 min)
Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. | 
