parking is available. 8 km from the victoria & albert waterfront and the ferry to robben island. an 11-minute walk to cape town stadium, this contemporary hostel is also 1. there's also a library with a book exchange, and a games room with a wide-screen tv. continental breakfast is free, and there are 2 communal kitchens. . mixed dorms add balconies, while some private rooms have garden access. other amenities include a computer station, an outdoor pool and bbqs, as well as bike rental. modern, airy rooms and mixed/female-only dorms come with en suite bathrooms and free wi-fi Cape Town International Airport 21 min
Castle of Good Hope (7 min) Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums. District Six Museum (8 min) Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid. Camps Bay Beach (12 min) Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants. Lion's Head (12 min) Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves. Two Oceans Aquarium (5 min) Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins. Maclear's Beacon (18 min) Mountain, hiking, abseiling, penguins, and climbing Iziko South African Museum (7 min) Natural history & science museum, founded in 1825, with fossils, animals, human tools & clothing. Signal Hill (15 min) Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun. V&A Waterfront (13 min) Vast complex of homes, businesses, restaurants, shops & an art museum on a historic working harbor. The Company's Garden Restaurant (7 min) Cafe fare & juice blends served in a warm, stylish space with large windows & a tree-shaded terrace. IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM (4 min) Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims. Table Mountain National Park (13 min) Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails. Robben Island (1 hr 34) Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (13 min) Cable car to mountain top with cabins holding up to 65 people & rotating floors for 360° views. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (16 min) Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views. |