| . it's 5 km from cape town city centre, 12 km from the landmark table mountain and a 10-minute walk from observatory train station. mixed-sex dorms in the main house sleep up to 6 and come with free wi-fi and shared bathrooms; there's 1 female-only dorm. set in the lively observatory district, this relaxed hostel occupies 3 adjacent buildings. there's also an outdoor plunge pool, a bbq area, and a walled garden with seating. amenities include a colorful communal kitchen and lounge area, a bar and a pool table. set in the neighbouring houses, the private rooms sleep up to 5 people; some have en suite bathrooms
Cape Town International Airport 15 min
Signal Hill (21 min)
Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (14 min)
Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. Iziko South African Museum (13 min)
Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (11 min)
Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. Two Oceans Aquarium (14 min)
Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. Devil's Peak (25 min)
Sweeping views of Cape Town are the draw to this mountain peak, known for its steep, rocky terrain. Table Mountain National Park (20 min)
Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. Lion's Head (18 min)
Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Rhodes Memorial (12 min)
Ornate monument to diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, offering stunning mountaintop views & a restaurant. V&A Waterfront (16 min)
Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. Castle of Good Hope (11 min)
Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. Maclear's Beacon (25 min)
Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing District Six Museum (12 min)
Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Robben Island (2 hr 28)
Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. The Company's Garden Restaurant (14 min)
Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. | 
