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Apartment | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cape Town Micro Apartments

Cape Town Micro Apartments
3.0 star property
Observatory
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (28 reviews)
"I enjoyed the convenience to the shops and road to CBD, however, my booking was mixed up , the room I got is not the one I paid for and had to complain and the second day was moved to a better room but sill was not the one I booked and paid for. I tried to explain this to the owners of the place and because was traveling with my wife and a 5 months old daughter we could not cancel the booking."
United States
Anonymous traveler
Cape Town Micro Apartments
View from property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray
3.0 star property
Observatory
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (143 reviews)
"Such a beautiful property with a very rich history, I thoroughly enjoyed staying here."
United States
Leigh
The price is ￥18,899
￥21,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray
Poolside bar

Green Elephant Backpackers

Green Elephant Backpackers
2.0 star property
Observatory
The price is ￥4,200
￥7,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Green Elephant Backpackers
Indoor pool

Sunsquare Cape Town City Bowl

Sunsquare Cape Town City Bowl
3.5 star property
City Bowl, 5.3 km from Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (223 reviews)
"Beautiful decor; clean room; friendly front desk staff"
United States
Enid
The price is ￥18,921
￥21,977 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Sunsquare Cape Town City Bowl
Interior

SUN1 Foreshore Cape Town

SUN1 Foreshore Cape Town
2.5 star property
City Bowl, 4.2 km from Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"If you're looking for somewhere to sleep for the night, this is a great value for the money. If you're looking for comfort, maybe spend a little more. The rooms are cramped and the window is TINY. There are no good views, or elevators, however, the staff are always friendly and the parking is safe. "
United States
Daryll
The price is ￥7,003
￥7,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31
SUN1 Foreshore Cape Town
3 restaurants, breakfast served

Hotel Sky Cape Town

Hotel Sky Cape Town
3.5 star property
City Bowl, 4.9 km from Observatory
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (359 reviews)
"Very clean and restaurant is the best! Great location and closer to cruise terminal and shopping! Staff is great and friendly! I’ll be back!"
United States
Dennis
The price is ￥17,011
￥20,063 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Hotel Sky Cape Town
Balcony view

Blaauwberg Beach Hotel

Blaauwberg Beach Hotel
4.0 star property
14.2 km from Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (192 reviews)
"Nice place to stay with good location "
United Kingdom
Sudhir Nath
Blaauwberg Beach Hotel
Restaurant

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront
3.5 star property
City Bowl, 5.3 km from Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (316 reviews)
"Excellent stay. "
United States
Lilantha
The price is ￥14,105
￥16,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
ONOMO Hotel Waterfront
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels

Pepperclub Hotel

Pepperclub Hotel
5.0 star property
City Bowl, 5.4 km from Observatory
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (479 reviews)
"The rooms could have a bit of updating however the staff were exceptional!"
United States
Satara
The price is ￥19,016
￥22,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Pepperclub Hotel
Exterior detail

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
4.0 star property
11.8 km from Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Always a pleasure to stay in this hotel after a long flight. "
Canada
Martelle
The price is ￥23,664
￥28,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
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The Capital Mirage Hotel

The Capital Mirage Hotel
5.0 star property
De Waterkant, 5.5 km from Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (262 reviews)
"Had an amazing stay "
South Africa
Nokuthula
The price is ￥21,117
￥24,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18
The Capital Mirage Hotel
Exterior

The Commodore Hotel

The Commodore Hotel
4.0 star property
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 6.2 km from Observatory
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (924 reviews)
"Location and view was amazing "
United States
Werner
The price is ￥32,200
￥37,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
The Commodore Hotel
Garden

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
4.0 star property
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 5.1 km from Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (667 reviews)
"This hotel was wonderful, big rooms, great staff and wonderful food"
United States
Sarah
The price is ￥31,773
￥36,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Breakfast buffet

Stayeasy Cape Town City Bowl

Stayeasy Cape Town City Bowl
3.0 star property
City Bowl, 5.2 km from Observatory
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (300 reviews)
"Overally a good stay however we were missing some items "
United States
Tyra
The price is ￥10,638
￥12,234 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Stayeasy Cape Town City Bowl
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
3.5 star property
5.6 km from Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (740 reviews)
"Great location and really nice hotel "
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is ￥27,342
￥31,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 13 - Feb 14
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Superior Suite | Terrace/patio

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK
4.0 star property
City Bowl, 4 km from Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (188 reviews)
"Great buffet breakfast and friendly stuff"
United States
Kundai Denise
The price is ￥16,709
￥19,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Blue Peter Hotel

Blue Peter Hotel
3.0 star property
13.1 km from Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"Everything here is clean and comfortable. Staff couldn’t be nicer and views of Table Mountain are fantastic!"
United States
Rodney
The price is ￥32,802
￥37,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 24 - Jan 25
Blue Peter Hotel
Bar (on property)

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG
3.0 star property
5 km from Observatory
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (635 reviews)
"Great location, service from everyone we encountered, and delicious breakfast. We would definitely return "
United States
Luceta
The price is ￥11,021
￥14,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Cape Town Lodge Hotel

Cape Town Lodge Hotel
4.0 star property
City Bowl, 5.5 km from Observatory
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (984 reviews)
"The steaks were fantastic "
Canada
Norman
The price is ￥9,578
￥11,211 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Cape Town Lodge Hotel
View from room

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside
4.0 star property
1.4 km from Observatory
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (413 reviews)
"Staff was amazing, room was very spacious but lacked amenities like blowdryer. Location of the hotel was perfect for everything we wanted to do (we were in the pick up radius for many tours). Would stay there again"
United States
Eduarda
The price is ￥10,196
￥11,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 24 - Jan 25
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside
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Where to stay in Observatory

Find the best Observatory areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Observatory
Learn more about Observatory
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront featuring a marina

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

Explore the oldest working harbour in the Southern Hemisphere, offering shopping, dining, and attractions like Battery Park, the 1882 clock tower, and Zeitz MOCAA contemporary art museum.

Camps Bay which includes a coastal town, landscape views and mountains
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Camps Bay

Affluent suburb with a picturesque bay, Camps Bay offers a variety of beaches, including the popular Camps Bay Beach and Glen Beach for surfing. Explore the open-air curio market at Koeël Bay and enjoy picnics at Oudekraal, all near hotels, restaurants, and shops.

Sea Point

Sea Point

Bring the kids to the playgrounds and cafés in this dynamic, rejuvenated coastal area in the shadow of a mossy mountain.

Cape Town City Centre

Cape Town City Centre

Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Cape Town City Hall, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Cape Town Stadium which includes a city and a sunset

Green Point

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

Top Observatory Hotel Reviews

President Hotel

President Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were fantastic, we had an ocean view room. It was a short walk to coffee shops and bars. I would recommend the hotel to anyone and everyone."
William John 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
President Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Observatory like?
Observatory is a neighborhood that travelers like for its local tours, mountain views, and museums. Be sure to check out Table Mountain National Park and Magnet Theatre as part of your Observatory travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Observatory?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray is the highest ranked property in Observatory. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Observatory area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Cape Town, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 26 Observatory hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Observatory, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Observatory.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Observatory?
To find more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Observatory, click here.
What is there to do around this Cape Town neighborhood?
Sights like Magnet Theatre and Cape Town Science Centre can be part of your cultural tour of Observatory. You could also plan a visit to Table Mountain National Park or South African Astronomical Observatory while you're in the neighborhood. Heart of Cape Town Museum, Irma Stern Museum, and Old Biscuit Mill are just a few of the places to visit in and around Observatory. While you're out sightseeing in Cape Town, be sure to visit other sights like What If The World or Rhodes Memorial.
How can I get around Observatory and the greater Cape Town area?
Ready to get out and explore the city? Observatory Station is the closest metro station.

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