Cape Town Accommodation

Centred around the Table Mountain, Cape Town is a large but relatively easy city to navigate and with Cape Town accommodation you are never far from the action. Not many cities behold the beauty that Cape Town does – white sandy beaches, glittering blue waters, wild rugged mountains, vast beautiful winelands, stunning waterfronts and vibrantly coloured architecture – and with accommodation in Cape Town you are in the heart of it all.

As one of the major economic hubs of both South Africa and Africa, Cape Town is a popular destination for business travellers. The Cape Town International Convention Centre is the venue for a multitude of conferences and the Cape Town Central Business District is home to the majority of national and multinational companies that have a presence in the city – all easily reached from Cape Town accommodation.

Business aside, Cape Town is a massively popular destination with tourists from all over the world. There is so much to be seen and done in this city – catch some rays on the beach, sample some fine wine, go wildlife watching in the Solole Game Reserve, hike up the Table Mountain – all within easy reach of your accommodation in Cape Town. Whatever you choose to do in this vibrant city, your stay in Cape Town accommodation is bound to be truly special.

Did You Know?

The Mensa constellation was named after the Table Mountain. In the 18th century Nicolas Louis de Lacaille was working in Cape Town when he discovered the constellation and after being so in awe of Table Mountain he named the constellation Mons Mensae after the iconic landmark.

Climate/Weather

The summer months (December-February) have long hot days and balmy evenings. Winter (June-August) can get quite cold and tend to be rather wet, although it doesn’t rain every day. Night time temperatures are usually between 10-12 °c but can get as low as 6-7 °c. Daytime temperatures tend to be between 14-20°c. Spring and autumn are usually warm and sunny.

Sightseeing

Whether you are an adrenaline junkie, globe-trotting tourist or a business traveller with some space time on your hands, there is much to see and do in Cape Town and something to suit every taste and timetable.

•    Table Mountain – Cape Town and South Africa’s most iconic landmark. Take a cable car to the top or if you’re feeling energetic you can climb it in about two hours.

•    Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – home to countless shops, a multitude of restaurants and some of the most attractive architecture in the city.

•    Bo Kaap area – also known as the Malay Quarter. Awash with vibrantly coloured buildings, quaint streets, great food and some of the best views over the city.

•    Cape Town City Hall.

•    The Castle of Good Hope.

•    Beaches – Cape Town is home to some of the most glorious beaches in the world. Swim, surf or bask in the sun – the choice is yours.

•    Winelands – tour the Cape Winelands around Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek to sample some of the finest wines on the planet.

Getting Around

There are a few options for getting around Cape Town.

•    Train – a suburban network of trains operate over four areas of the city: Area Ikapa – Cape Town and city destinations, Area North – Bellville, Wellington, Stellenbosch and Strand, Area Central – Langa and Khayelistsha and Area South – Cape Flats and Simon’s Town. The Cape Town to Simon’s Town route, cruising the coastline just metres from the sea, is particularly spectacular.

•    Bus – regular services operate in and around the city.

•    Taxi – metered taxis are available at any time of day.

Eat/Drink

Cape Town offers some of the finest cuisine in South Africa. There is a whole host of restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world but there are a number of local specialities that are a must:

•    Local fish – cape salmon, yellowtail, kingslip and more are extremely delicious.

•    Seafood – locally caught seafood is exceptionally good and especially so in the winter months.

•    Oysters – are famous.

•    Karoo Lamb – succulent herby meat, known for its quality.

•    Wine – there are thousands of wines produced in this famous wine making region – you’ll be spoilt for choice.