there's also a patio garden with a bbq and seating, along with a guest laundry. amenities include a communal kitchen, and a modern lounge with satellite tv. check-in time: 1:30 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. set in the observatory district, this laid-back hostel is 9 km from two oceans aquarium, 11 km, from the shops and restaurants of the v&a waterfront and 12 km from the table mountain aerial cableway. bed linen is complimentary. dorms have bunk beds. featuring wood floors, the bright mixed-sex dorms and private rooms come with free wi-fi, and either shared or en suite bathrooms Cape Town International Airport 14 min
The Company's Garden Restaurant (14 min) Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. Devil's Peak (25 min) Sweeping views of Cape Town are the draw to this mountain peak, known for its steep, rocky terrain. V&A Waterfront (14 min) Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. Table Mountain National Park (21 min) Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. Maclear's Beacon (26 min) Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing Robben Island (2 hr 32) Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. Signal Hill (22 min) Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. Iziko South African Museum (13 min) Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. District Six Museum (10 min) Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (11 min) Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. Two Oceans Aquarium (12 min) Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (12 min) Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. Lion's Head (19 min) Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Castle of Good Hope (9 min) Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. Rhodes Memorial (12 min) Ornate monument to diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, offering stunning mountaintop views & a restaurant. |