| next to restaurants on a tree-lined street, this relaxed hostel is 2 minutes' walk from a bus stop, 4 km from the two oceans aquarium and 5 km from iconic table mountain. private rooms add tvs and safes, while family rooms sleep up to 6 people. some rooms have ceiling fans (there's no air-conditioning). parking is complimentary, as is breakfast, which is served in a trendy bar and restaurant that has a terrace. the simple mixed and female-only dorms have bunk beds, en suite bathrooms, lockers and free wi-fi. there's also a communal kitchen, a game room and a bbq area. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Cape Town International Airport 19 min
Camps Bay Beach (10 min)
Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants. District Six Museum (6 min)
Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Iziko South African Museum (7 min)
Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. Lion's Head (7 min)
Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Robben Island (1 hr 48)
Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. V&A Waterfront (11 min)
Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. Castle of Good Hope (9 min)
Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. Two Oceans Aquarium (11 min)
Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (15 min)
Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (8 min)
Cable car to mountain top with cabins holding up to 65 people & rotating floors for 360° views. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (10 min)
Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. Table Mountain National Park (8 min)
Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. Signal Hill (10 min)
Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. Maclear's Beacon (13 min)
Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing The Company's Garden Restaurant (8 min)
Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. | 
