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A cozy outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, a wooden table, and hanging lights.

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a brick wall, and a person grilling.

A cozy living room with a large bed, a dining table with bowls, and a fireplace.

1. Afton Safari Lodge

2.3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Bryan

RM420

RM483 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a large garden.

A room with a white door, a blue wall, a wooden ceiling, a white dresser, a mirror, a window, and a hanging plant.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, a table, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Inn Style Guesthouse

3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

John

RM369

RM369 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a landscaped entrance.

A City Lodge Hotel sign with a mountain view in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo in a landscaped area.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern lighting, and a patterned carpet.

3. City Lodge Pinelands

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Tarzan

RM405

RM465 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wardrobe.

A courtyard with a covered seating area, brick buildings, and green artificial grass.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cabinet.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and black-and-white patterned chairs, a flat-screen TV on the wall, and a large pillar.

4. All Africa House

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Clarissa

RM252

RM365 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A courtyard with a large tree, tiled flooring, and a modern building with a glass entrance.

A wooden deck with two lounge chairs facing a swimming pool, surrounded by a wooden fence and potted plants.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and skylight, furnished with sofas and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

A buffet area with a variety of food items including pastries, bread, and condiments.

5. Little Scotia Guest House

2.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

RM370

RM426 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies and large windows.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a water dispenser.

A room with a large window, a sofa, a table, and a hanging light fixture.

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Gretchen

RM433

RM498 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern building with a sign reading "neighbourhood 113".

A modern reception area with a marble reception desk, a green sofa, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a comfortable armchair, a small round table, and a desk with a chair.

7. Neighbourgood Loop

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

kianna

RM333

RM383 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A white colonial-style building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a thatched roof.

8. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Jennifer

RM435

RM505 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a TV.

A compact kitchen with a coffee maker, toaster, and microwave on the countertop, a dishwasher, and a small dining area with two chairs and a table.

A covered outdoor area with potted plants, a wooden bench, and a door leading to another section.

A street with parked cars and a building with multiple storefronts, including OBZ CAFE.

9. Cape Town Micro Apartments

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Anonymous traveller

RM107

RM136 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a weight rack.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a TV.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple balconies and a prominent 'Garden Court' sign.

10. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

muhammad

RM328

RM377 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a tiled roof.

A bar area with a sign reading "Savana Lounge Have You?" and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A pool table, wooden chairs, a mural, a refrigerator, and a sign about the ice maker.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a bathroom with a mirror, sink, and shower, and a hanging light fixture.

11. Riverlodge Backpackers

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

"This place was terrible. To start, they tried to make me pay again when I already paid online. I had to speak to the owner on the phone who lied to me about it and was extremely rude. I booked two private rooms and they tried to make me share a room with another guest. I refused because I paid more to have my own room. They do not provide wifi like is advertised and when I pressed the owner, he gave me one coupon for 100mb internet for two rooms (4 people). I told him it was advertised online as...

Bradley

RM72

RM165 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A dining area with wooden furniture, white tablecloths, and large windows with views of greenery.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a small table.

A covered patio area with wicker furniture, a tiled floor, and a view of an outdoor dining area.

A spacious attic bedroom with a wooden floor, a large window, a vanity with a mirror, and a hanging bathrobe.

12. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Hendrik

RM1,194

RM1,373 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting of a sunset over water.

A modern building with a white facade, a covered entrance, and a paved driveway.

A narrow pathway leading to a white building with a gated entrance.

A small, enclosed outdoor area with a wooden fence and a large umbrella providing shade.

13. Annex Lodge

0.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Olga

RM123

RM141 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV, a wooden wardrobe, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view.

A modern multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a flat roof.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling light fixture.

A rooftop pool area with a view of a mountain, wooden deck, and modern buildings.

14. Riverlands Sunbird Studio

0.3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

"This property was booked by Expedia as the original property booked with our trip turned out to be fraudulent. expedia arranged this quickly with the host. the property has biometric entry which we were not aware of until we arrived as this is usually done 24hours before , however the host contacted us and we got it sorted. The place is secure with parking and uses facial and number plate recognition for entry. There are security and the front desk is manned 24hours. It is a central location as...

Fazlin

RM447

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A bar area with a wooden counter, stools, and various food and drink items.

A backyard with a swimming pool, a tree, and a swing set.

A cozy living room with a wooden table, a sofa, and a window with a view of greenery.

A wooden table with a dictionary, a leather sofa, and a wooden deck with a tree.

15. Green Elephant Backpackers

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Debora V

RM145

RM166 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a microwave, a slow cooker, and a sink.

A courtyard with tiled flooring, a wooden fence, and a white column.

A beach with people sunbathing and a mountain in the background.

A building with a grey exterior, a white decorative column, and a window with metal bars.

16. V & A Backpackers

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

RM111

RM127 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a painting, and a wardrobe.

A kitchen with a black countertop, a white pot with a plant, a white door, and a window.

A kitchen with a brick-textured island, a teal wall, and a colorful artwork above the cabinets.

A small, enclosed outdoor space with a wooden fence, a metal gate, and a large umbrella providing shade.

17. Room-relaxing Guest House in the Heart o

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

RM189

RM217 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A multi-level indoor space with a central open area surrounded by seating and greenery.

A modern multi-story hotel with a prominent 'LEA' sign on the facade, featuring balconies and large windows.

A neatly made bed with a patterned headboard, a teal pillow, and a rolled white towel.

A rooftop pool with a wooden deck and a cityscape view in the background.

18. wex 1

3.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

RM2,058

RM2,058 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

19. Golden Sands Escapes

2.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

RM8,170

RM9,395 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A wooden dining table set outdoors with chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a window, a lamp, and a view of mountains.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

20. Medindi Manor

1.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Christian

RM602

RM693 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Afton Safari Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Inn Style Guesthouse	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
City Lodge Pinelands	9.0 Wonderful 269 reviews	View
All Africa House	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View
Little Scotia Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 52 reviews	View

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"A very beautiful property. Everything that is expected of Taj group. Terrific breakfast and had a wonderful dinner at the Bombay brasserie"

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

10/10 Excellent

"Liked the location in Cape Town central. Worth the money and a good stay."

City Lodge Pinelands

8/10 Good

"Had a great stay. The airport shuttle is quite costly (was quoted R520) so ended up Ubering. The food from the kitchen is really good and worth the try. The breakfast is only available from 6:30am. All in all, I enjoyed my stay. The staff is friendly and the rooms are really clean."

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was in excellent conditions. The staff was very friendly and the service was excellent. I would stay again."

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were friendly and helpful, setting was convenient, room was clean and comfortable, and breakfast buffet delicious."

Afton Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff, very quiet, friendly, warm and cozy, great location."

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very friendly, helpful and professional. Rooms were very clean. Would stay here again."

All Africa House

10/10 Excellent

"A great no-frills option in Cape Town. You will be at the UCT campus. Rooms are small but have everything you need. Note that there are units with shared bathroom."

Little Scotia Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Great location near UCT, clean modern comfortable rooms, very helpful staff, nice shower, nice breakfast. Only two very minor complaints: the internet in my room was unreliable (though better in my friend’s room), and I wished there were conditioner besides shampoo. Otherwise, perfect!"

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Magnet Theatre

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Cape Town Science Centre

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

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Heart of Cape Town Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Heart of Cape Town Museum during your trip to Cape Town. Wander the seaside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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University of Cape Town

8.6/10 (181 reviews)

Walk around the campus at University of Cape Town as part of your travels around Cape Town. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the local tours.

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Mowbray Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Cape Town at Mowbray Golf Club. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Old Biscuit Mill

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

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Cape Town City Ballet

You can get tickets for a performance at Cape Town City Ballet during your stay in Cape Town. Stroll along the seaside or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Baxter Theatre Centre

Enjoy a show at Baxter Theatre Centre, a popular theatre in Cape Town. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South African Astronomical Observatory?

South African Astronomical Observatory is located in a historic area of Cape Town known for its magnificent mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 51 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to South African Astronomical Observatory?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from South African Astronomical Observatory. Another good choice is Cape Town Micro Apartments, located just 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near South African Astronomical Observatory?

Expedia has 51 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South African Astronomical Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South African Astronomical Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near South African Astronomical Observatory.

What can I see and do near South African Astronomical Observatory?

Study the collections at South African National Gallery, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa or Iziko South African Museum. Castle of Good Hope, District 6 and Atlantic Rail are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Artscape Theatre Centre, Magnet Theatre and Cape Town City Ballet.

How can I get to South African Astronomical Observatory?

Make your way to Observatory Station for metro transport. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for South African Astronomical Observatory hotels

1. Afton Safari Lodge

2. Inn Style Guesthouse

3. City Lodge Pinelands

4. All Africa House

5. Little Scotia Guest House

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

7. Neighbourgood Loop

8. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

9. Cape Town Micro Apartments

10. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

11. Riverlodge Backpackers

12. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

13. Annex Lodge

14. Riverlands Sunbird Studio

15. Green Elephant Backpackers

16. V & A Backpackers

17. Room-relaxing Guest House in the Heart o

18. wex 1

19. Golden Sands Escapes

20. Medindi Manor

Compare popular hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

Taj Cape Town

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

City Lodge Pinelands

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

Afton Safari Lodge

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

All Africa House

Little Scotia Guest House

Other attractions near South African Astronomical Observatory

Magnet Theatre

Cape Town Science Centre

Heart of Cape Town Museum

University of Cape Town

Mowbray Golf Club

Old Biscuit Mill

Cape Town City Ballet

Baxter Theatre Centre

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