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1. TEN on V - Fluent Serviced Apartments

TEN on V - Fluent Serviced Apartments
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Great Stay"
United States
Bafana
The price is ￥7,579
￥10,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
TEN on V - Fluent Serviced Apartments
A courtyard with a stone fountain, outdoor seating, and a view of trees and buildings.

2. Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel

Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (43 reviews)
"Amazing experience. Really feels like home. Well worth the price. Only thing maybe is to improve the quality of the happy hour bar snacks and food which was not that great. Otherwise amazing."
United States
Eric
The price is ￥82,342
￥94,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel
An indoor dining area with high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and hanging plants. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

3. Gorgeous George by Design Hotels

Gorgeous George by Design Hotels
5.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (294 reviews)
"We had a lovely time at Gorgeous George. The room was lovely and modern, the staff are lovely and attentive. The restaurant on the rooftop was delicious and beautifully decorated. Highly rate this hotel if you are staying in the CBD in Cape Town."
United Kingdom
Lauren
The price is ￥37,019
￥42,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Gorgeous George by Design Hotels
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a large mirror.

4. Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel

Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (347 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful The room was gorgeous better than the photos and the breakfast was fantastic Good location went to Marcos restaurant 50 metres from hotel and had a great night great food wine dancing and singing Really enjoyed our stay Thank you"
United Kingdom
Rodney
The price is ￥16,377
￥19,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel
A rooftop pool with wooden deck and metal railings, surrounded by urban buildings.

5. Trendy Studio at the Barracks on Bree

Trendy Studio at the Barracks on Bree
3.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Great studio and perfect location if you wanna stay in downtown. I will for sure book thia place again. "
United States
Ibrahim
The price is ￥17,214
￥17,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Trendy Studio at the Barracks on Bree
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

6. Neighbourgood 84 Harrington

Neighbourgood 84 Harrington
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (126 reviews)
"Great and friendly staff."
Canada
chiiming
The price is ￥15,041
￥17,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Neighbourgood 84 Harrington
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and umbrellas.

7. Cape Heritage Hotel

Cape Heritage Hotel
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (312 reviews)
"Staff were excellent"
Canada
Aime
The price is ￥21,261
￥32,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Cape Heritage Hotel
A rooftop garden with various plants and a cityscape view in the background.

8. Urban Elephant 16 on Bree

Urban Elephant 16 on Bree
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (135 reviews)
"Budget friendly apartment in good central location. Secure building with easy access to local attractions"
Australia
Warren
The price is ￥16,507
￥18,983 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Urban Elephant 16 on Bree
A rooftop terrace with a pool, seating areas, and a view of the cityscape.

9. The Trade Boutique Hotel

The Trade Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (141 reviews)
"What a wonderful hotel in central Cape Town."
United States
Clarissa
The price is ￥15,800
￥18,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
The Trade Boutique Hotel
Property grounds

10. Habitat Aparthotel By Totalstay

Habitat Aparthotel By Totalstay
3.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay very much "
United States
King
The price is ￥8,374
￥9,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Habitat Aparthotel By Totalstay
A bar area with a variety of food and drink options, including a buffet with fruits, pastries, and bottles.

11. Charles Hope Boutique Hometel

Charles Hope Boutique Hometel
4.5 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"The room was clean and very comfortable. The staff were friendly and attentive. Great stay overall, would highly recommend, especially for younger couples."
United States
Anthony
The price is ￥13,706
￥13,706 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Charles Hope Boutique Hometel
A modern indoor swimming pool with a panoramic view of a cityscape at dusk.

12. The Westin Cape Town

The Westin Cape Town
5.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (909 reviews)
"Great hotel, location, and value."
Canada
Bruce
The price is ￥54,409
￥63,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
The Westin Cape Town
A rooftop pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a city view at dusk.

13. The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (630 reviews)
"Super clean and huge room. Great location. Amazing food and staff."
United Kingdom
Francois
The price is ￥19,194
￥22,073 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
A hotel room with a wooden table, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of a cityscape and mountains.

14. 9 On Barrack

9 On Barrack
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (25 reviews)
"Had great stay!"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥10,991
￥12,726 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
9 On Barrack
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a window, and a view of a green outdoor area.

15. La Rose B&B

La Rose B&B
3.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Friendly staff, wonderful breakfast."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is ￥16,330
￥18,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
La Rose B&B
A hotel lobby with a central pool, lounge chairs, and tables with umbrellas.

16. Southern Sun The Cullinan

Southern Sun The Cullinan
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (295 reviews)
"room was cleana nd staff was amazing."
United Kingdom
Alok
The price is ￥28,585
￥33,202 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Southern Sun The Cullinan
A balcony with a view of a mountain and a town at night.

17. The Capital Mirage Hotel

The Capital Mirage Hotel
5.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (296 reviews)
"Great location to Waterfront and CBD. Great restaurant and service."
Australia
sharon
The price is ￥20,527
￥23,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Capital Mirage Hotel
A bar with a marble countertop, shelves with bottles, and a wooden barrel.

18. ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront
3.5 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (440 reviews)
"Great hotel, great location and great staff. The room could benefit from a small fridge, but I'd still happily go back."
Ireland
Paul
The price is ￥12,867
￥15,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
ONOMO Hotel Waterfront
A wooden deck with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of buildings and mountains.

19. Urban Oasis ApartHotel

Urban Oasis ApartHotel
3.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (24 reviews)
"Good location, staff was very helpful. I would recommend a stay here."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥12,724
￥14,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Urban Oasis ApartHotel
A hotel with a rooftop pool, modern architecture, and a view of surrounding buildings.

20. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town North Wharf

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town North Wharf
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (279 reviews)
"Great location near V&A 2 bed apartments are spacicious enough for a family Hotel staff are all very friendly"
United States
Murray
The price is ￥27,847
￥32,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town North Wharf
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Top Cape Town Hotel Reviews

President Hotel

President Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great service"
Rob 4-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
President Hotel
ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn on the Square

ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn on the Square

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect location, good breakfast and all worked really well again - thanks!"
Juha 5-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn on the Square

Frequently asked questions

What should a history enthusiast expect from a trip to Cape Town?
You'll probably want to seek out the historical sites during your trip to Cape Town. You can admire the scenic seaside and majestic mountain landscape during your visit. You can also take time at the popular shops.
How many historical hotels are there in Cape Town?
Cape Town is home to 7664 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.
What are the must-see historical sites and other places in Cape Town?
Cape Town is notable for landmarks like Castle of Good Hope, Spier Wine Estate, and St. Georges Mall. Cultural venues include Cape Town City Hall, Artscape Theatre Centre, and Bo Kaap Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Adderley Street and Africa Centre.
What is a historic hotel like in Cape Town?
When you book a historic hotel, you'll stay in a place that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Cape Town, giving a historical feel.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
"Heritage hotel" is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it's mainly the cultural value along with how it influenced the community.
Do historic hotels in Cape Town have modern facilities?
Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Cape Town, don't worry that you'll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.