check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. set in the upmarket sea point district, this hip hotel with graffiti murals is a block from the beaches off sea point promenade, and 6 km from the victoria and alfred waterfront. accommodation ranges from colorful dorms with kitchenettes, free wi-fi and en suite bathrooms, to vibrant studios offering flat-screen tvs, balconies and ocean views. room service is available. there's also a rooftop terrace with ocean views. amenities include a communal lounge and kitchen, as well as a lively cafe and food market Cape Town International Airport 24 min
District Six Museum (13 min) Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Maclear's Beacon (18 min) Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing Signal Hill (14 min) Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (20 min) Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. Castle of Good Hope (11 min) Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. V&A Waterfront (9 min) Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. The Company's Garden Restaurant (12 min) Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. Robben Island (2 hr 7) Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. Table Mountain National Park (12 min) Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (12 min) Cable car to mountain top with cabins holding up to 65 people & rotating floors for 360° views. Camps Bay Beach (8 min) Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (9 min) Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. Two Oceans Aquarium (9 min) Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. Iziko South African Museum (12 min) Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. Lion's Head (11 min) Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. |