| amenities include a snack bar, a communal kitchen and guest computers, plus complimentary and coffee. there's also a vibrant dining/lounge area with leather sofas and a flat-screen tv. set along a narrow side street, this colourful, eclectic hostel lies 2 km from kaapstad railway station, 3 km from two oceans aquarium and 7 km from table mountain. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. cosy private rooms and functional, mixed dorms with bunk beds offer free wi-fi and gender-segregated, shared bathrooms. towels are available for rent, and children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. bed linens are provided
Cape Town International Airport 21 min
Signal Hill (13 min)
Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (9 min)
Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. Lion's Head (11 min)
Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. District Six Museum (12 min)
Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Iziko South African Museum (9 min)
Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (17 min)
Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. Maclear's Beacon (17 min)
Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing Robben Island (1 hr 33)
Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. The Company's Garden Restaurant (8 min)
Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. V&A Waterfront (10 min)
Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. Two Oceans Aquarium (10 min)
Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. Camps Bay Beach (14 min)
Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (11 min)
Cable car to mountain top with cabins holding up to 65 people & rotating floors for 360° views. Castle of Good Hope (10 min)
Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. Table Mountain National Park (12 min)
Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. | 
