Wherever you are in Cape Town the majestic, iconic shape of Table Mountain adds one of the world’s most impressive backdrops to your view. No trip to this South African city is complete without a hike, or a more leisurely cable car ride, to the top, where the breathtaking vistas are known as some of the best in Africa.
The story of Cape Town’s past is written in its architecture. The colonizing Dutch left their mark with their unique “Cape Dutch” style. You’ll recognize this style in those houses with decorative front gables. Subsequent English and Muslim inhabitants made significant contributions too. See their architectural styles as you wander around the colorful houses and periodic minarets of the Bo-Kaap district.
Such a mix of nationalities makes for a rich cultural scene. Food is superb, whether you’re eating from one of the street carts in the Bo-Kaap district or enjoying freshly caught seafood in a fine-dining restaurant on the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.
Learn about the city’s history at the Jewish Museum, Slave Lodge and the South Africa Maritime Museum. Perhaps the most poignant story is to be found on Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held before the abolishment of apartheid.
More than anything though, Cape Town is destination for those who love the outdoors. A wild coastline surrounds the city. The expansive Table Mountain National Park covers 75 percent of the peninsula, meaning that encounters with wildlife are common. Get face-to-face with African penguins at Boulders Beach, or keep an eye out for baboons, antelopes or whales as you hike one of the trails on the Cape of Good Hope. You can also see more cultivated natural beauty at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
Though fairly small, Cape Town does not lend itself to exploring on foot. It’s better to rent a car the roads are generally easy to navigate and free flowing. Public buses run some of the major tourist routes as well.
Cape Town’s climate is generally good, with the low humidity making the summer heat bearable. Winters can be quite wet.
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City Bowl
The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African Jewish Museum or South African National Gallery while you're exploring the area.

Sea Point
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Milton Beach or Sea Point Pavillion might round out your trip.

Green Point
Travelers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Camps Bay
The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.

Woodstock
The museums and historic sites are just a few things visitors like about Woodstock. District 6 and I Art Woodstock are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Esplanade Station or Woodstock Station to get around the larger area.

Taj Cape Town
"Super friendly, amazing room"
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
"Superb! For an airport hotel in the middle of an industrial area, this place is great! Clean, green, excellent breakfast buffet included, little park with natural swimming pool and walking path through a garden out back, free shuttle to and from airport, and very cheap shuttle to Waterfront. Every ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
"Room was spacious with a nice view of the mountain. Breakfast was excellent. Location was great close to v&a waterfront."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
"We attended a conference at the Cape Town Convention Center right across the street, and so this was incredibly convenient (and much more of a quiet respite than the hotel thus conference organizers chose as their hotel). I would totally recommend this hotel to ANYONE attending a conference at the ..."
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026

Urban Elephant The Rose
"Very efficient check-in process. Conveniently located cafe in the lobby. Good location for what we wanted to visit in Cape Town"
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Urban Elephant 16 on Bree
"Amazing property"
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
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Lion's Head Hike for Sunrise with coffee/tea or Sunset

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Half-Day Tour to Robben Island with Reserved Tickets

Cape Town African Dinner & Interactive Drumming Experience
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