Observatory

Cape Town

Popular places to visit

Table Mountain featuring landscape views and mountains

Table Mountain

The lofty summit of Table Mountain is Cape Town’s crowning glory, offering a coastal panorama that is second to none.

Table Mountain
Camps Bay Beach showing a coastal town and a beach

Camps Bay Beach

See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.

Camps Bay Beach
Boulders Beach showing a sandy beach and rocky coastline as well as a small group of people

Boulders Beach

Sun, sand and spectacular sea life are all available at Boulders Beach, home to an impressive African Penguin colony.

Boulders Beach
Cape of Good Hope showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and landscape views

Cape of Good Hope

Feared by sailors for centuries, the jagged cliffs around the Cape of Good Hope showcase the splendour of South Africa’s native wilderness.

Cape of Good Hope
Clifton Bay Beach featuring a sandy beach, rugged coastline and a coastal town

Clifton Bay Beach

Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.

Clifton Bay Beach
Cape Town Stadium featuring a city and a sunset

Cape Town Stadium

Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.

Cape Town Stadium

Things to do

Cape Town: Heart of Cape Town Medical Museum Entrance Ticket

Cape Town: Heart of Cape Town Medical Museum Entrance Ticket

RM86
per adult
Cape Town: Heart of Cape Town Medical Museum Entrance Ticket
Cable car ride - Table Mountain

Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

RM257
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

RM83
per adult
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
Cape Town: Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike Tour

Cape Town: Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike Tour and Photo Ops

RM118
per adult
Cape Town: Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike Tour and Photo Ops
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

RM218
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

RM203
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
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Top hotels in Observatory

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

3 out of 5
Liesbeek Avenue, Off Liesbeek Parkway, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is RM341 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
RM341
RM396 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Cruise Terminal ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (136 reviews)
"It's always lovely to stay at this hotel. I look forward to it every time and I hope to return soon."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray
Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is RM829 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
RM829
RM962 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Taj Cape Town
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

4 out of 5
15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is RM515 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
RM515
RM598 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Personnel were friendly and helpful. Transfer to the airport was easy"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

4 out of 5
Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is RM684 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
RM684
RM794 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (603 reviews)
Wonderful hotel, but location is remote
"Stayed for 3 nights in June 2025 prior to a group tour. The hotel is great and all of the staff members were lovely and kind! The only negative about this hotel is that it is essentially at the end of a dead end road (there is a security fence surrounding the hotel), so you have to follow the road ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

4 out of 5
57 Heerengracht Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is RM421 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM421
RM484 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (523 reviews)
"Our 2 bedroom apartment was very spacious with excellent furniture and all amenities including a washer even though I was told there wouldn't be one."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is RM533 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
RM533
RM619 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (659 reviews)
"What can I say , superb stay at the Radsison Red in Cape Town . The staff were always friendly, helpful , faultless . The area makes a safe base to explore this amazing and beautiful city and its surrounding areas . I will be back to the Radsisson Red when I return ❤️"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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Other neighbourhoods around Observatory

Cape Town showing night scenes and a city

City Bowl

The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African National Gallery or Kloof Street while you're exploring the area.

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Cape Town City Centre

4/5(237 area reviews)

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 City Centre
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De Waterkant

De Waterkant is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Table Mountain National Park and Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village while you're in town.

De Waterkant
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront showing a marina

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Cape Town Cruise Terminal or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
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Gardens

The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.

Gardens
Lions Head

Tamboerskloof

Mountain views, gardens and bars highlight some of the noteworthy features of Tamboerskloof. Make a stop by Lions Head or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Tamboerskloof

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