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

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

A garden pathway leading to a building with a white facade and a red roof.

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

1. Medindi Manor

1 km from University of Cape Town

Christian

RM597

RM686 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A room with a large window, a sofa with cushions, and a view of mountains.

A dining area with a table set for two, featuring plates of fruit, a vase of flowers, and a pitcher of juice.

A room with a white sofa, a wicker side table, and a view of a lush green landscape through large windows.

An outdoor patio with a hot tub, wooden chairs, and a view of a mountain.

2. Riversong Guest House

2.9 km from University of Cape Town

Maximilian

RM835

RM961 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a wall-mounted shelf.

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

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

3. City Lodge Pinelands

1.9 km from University of Cape Town

Tarzan

RM401

RM461 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, a staircase, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

4. Little Scotia Guest House

1.1 km from University of Cape Town

Paul

RM366

RM421 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.

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

2.1 km from University of Cape Town

Gretchen

RM382

RM440 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

6. All Africa House

1.1 km from University of Cape Town

Clarissa

RM255

RM367 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel entrance with a paved driveway, parked cars, and a mountain backdrop.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a patterned floor, a reception area, and a seating area with a red sofa.

A modern lobby with red sofas, a bar area, and a stone wall.

A buffet area with various breads and pastries displayed in baskets.

7. Southern Sun Newlands

2.9 km from University of Cape Town

kofi

RM414

RM480 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and armchairs.

8. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

1.1 km from University of Cape Town

Jennifer

RM442

RM514 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A modern living room with a grey armchair, a small round table with a book and a cup, a mirror, and a view of a building through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered area with umbrellas.

9. Neighbourgood Newlands

3 km from University of Cape Town

Christopher

RM220

RM253 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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.

10. Cape Town Micro Apartments

1 km from University of Cape Town

Anonymous traveller

RM106

RM134 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spacious indoor pool area with a wooden staircase, lounge chairs, and a variety of plants.

A wooden staircase leading to a glass-enclosed area with a hot tub.

A spacious indoor pool area with a wooden spiral staircase, lounge chairs, and lush greenery.

A large, white, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn with trimmed bushes.

11. Banksia Boutique

0.8 km from University of Cape Town

Lynette

RM555

RM638 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hallway with a wooden door, a chandelier, and a stained glass window.

A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a chandelier.

An open-plan living area with a wooden floor, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a large mirror.

A patio with a table set for two, a wooden fence, and a potted plant.

12. VILLA PUCCINI

2.9 km from University of Cape Town

Chloe

RM598

RM688 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A gated entrance with a sign reading "Riverlodge Backpackers" and a "Reception" sign indicating the right of admission is reserved.

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

13. Riverlodge Backpackers

2 km from University of Cape Town

"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

RM135

RM155 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 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.

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

14. Annex Lodge

2.6 km from University of Cape Town

Olga

RM121

RM140 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a washing machine, a bed with a headboard, and a bedside table.

A modern multi-story hotel with a central atrium, balconies, and a prominent signage.

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.

15. Riverlands Sunbird Studio

1.8 km from University of Cape Town

"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

RM443

RM443 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 building with a white facade, arched windows, and a decorative balcony railing.

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

16. Green Elephant Backpackers

1.4 km from University of Cape Town

Debora V

RM145

RM167 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a reception desk, and a well-lit ceiling with recessed lighting.

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

17. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

2.9 km from University of Cape Town

Alimon

RM325

RM377 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

A bunk bed with a lower bunk and a storage drawer, white bedding, and a wooden floor.

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

18. V & A Backpackers

2.2 km from University of Cape Town

RM110

RM126 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 kitchen with a central island, a built-in oven, and a window.

19. Room-relaxing Guest House in the Heart o

2.6 km from University of Cape Town

RM189

RM217 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A large white house with a covered porch, a swing, and a dining area with white furniture.

20. Brooklands House

0.9 km from University of Cape Town

Nicholas

RM419

RM481 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare top hotels near University of Cape Town

Medindi Manor 1 km from University of Cape Town View	Riversong Guest House 2.9 km from University of Cape Town View	City Lodge Pinelands 1.9 km from University of Cape Town View	Little Scotia Guest House 1.1 km from University of Cape Town View	DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside 2.1 km from University of Cape Town View
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Top University of Cape Town Hotel Reviews

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"%th time I stay. Always same good staff. Good and clean rooms. Excellent location. Sometime complicated to park but we always get it sorted. Great breakfast and restaurant/bar stays open till 2 am!!! This is amazing."

Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, central location"

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

8/10 Good

"Breakfast and dinner were both delicious. Covered rooftop pool is small but warm in the middle of a bar/meeting up space. In the room there are limited plug ins and towel hooks, but the bed is comfortable and the mini fridge is a decent size. Staff were eager to help."

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."

Southern Sun Newlands

10/10 Excellent

"Our favorite hotel in Cape Town. The breakfast is the best I've ever had at a hotel--and I've traveled a lot! The staff is unbelievably kind and helpful. We always feel so at home here. Love it!"

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!"

Other attractions near University of Cape Town

Rhodes Memorial

You can learn about the history of Cape Town with a trip to Rhodes Memorial. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the local tours.

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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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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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Cape Town Science Centre

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Cape Town Science Centre in Cape Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Magnet Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Magnet Theatre on your trip to Cape Town. Make time for the shops and local tours in this romantic area.

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Groote Schuur Estate

You can browse the exhibits at Groote Schuur Estate, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Cape Town. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its local tours.

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South African Astronomical Observatory

Enjoy an outing to South African Astronomical Observatory during your stay in Cape Town. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Cape Town?

University of Cape Town is located in an area of Cape Town known for its beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 28 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near University of Cape Town?

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 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University of Cape Town. Other good options within a short distance include Banksia Boutique and Cape Town Micro Apartments.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to University of Cape Town?

Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Cape Town.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Cape Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to University of Cape Town.

What can I see and do near University of Cape Town?

You'll want to browse the collections at South African National Gallery, Iziko South African Museum and Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. Explore notable local landmarks like Castle of Good Hope, District 6 and Atlantic Rail. You can catch a show at Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town City Ballet and Baxter Theatre Centre.

How can I get to University of Cape Town?

Head over to Mowbray Station for metro transport. If you'd like to explore farther outside of the area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for University of Cape Town hotels

1. Medindi Manor

2. Riversong Guest House

3. City Lodge Pinelands

4. Little Scotia Guest House

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

6. All Africa House

7. Southern Sun Newlands

8. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

9. Neighbourgood Newlands

10. Cape Town Micro Apartments

11. Banksia Boutique

12. VILLA PUCCINI

13. Riverlodge Backpackers

14. Annex Lodge

15. Riverlands Sunbird Studio

16. Green Elephant Backpackers

17. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

18. V & A Backpackers

19. Room-relaxing Guest House in the Heart o

20. Brooklands House

Compare top hotels near University of Cape Town

Medindi Manor

Riversong Guest House

City Lodge Pinelands

Little Scotia Guest House

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

Top University of Cape Town Hotel Reviews

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

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

Southern Sun Newlands

All Africa House

Little Scotia Guest House

Other attractions near University of Cape Town

Rhodes Memorial

Cape Town City Ballet

Baxter Theatre Centre

Heart of Cape Town Museum

Cape Town Science Centre

Magnet Theatre

Groote Schuur Estate

South African Astronomical Observatory

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