Popular places to visit
Table Mountain
The lofty summit of Table Mountain is Cape Town’s crowning glory, offering a coastal panorama that is second to none.
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.
Boulders Beach
Sun, sand and spectacular sea life are all available at Boulders Beach, home to an impressive African Penguin colony.
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.
Robben Island
Visit the cell where Nelson Mandela spent most of his sentence and explore the Table Bay island that has also served as a leper colony and a military base.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Things to do
Swim with Penguins at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Wine Beer and Biltong Safari - Stellenbosch
Big-Five Safari Experience Near CapeTown, South Africa
Cape Agulhas Full Day Tour | The Southernmost Tip of Africa
Quad Bike Experience Atlantis Sand Dunes, Capetown
Private tour: Swim with Penguins at Boulders Beach
Top hotels in Gardens
![Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3015200/3015151/9ebf3940_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024
![The Capital 15 on Orange Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68210000/68207700/68207648/f690f872_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 31 May 2024
![Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19500/19437/dc6c83fb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024
![Kloof Street Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57540000/57533900/57533874/53416407_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024
![Taj Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3016400/3016361/c3d35b9f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024
![AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29310000/29305400/29305328/bfef8b69_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Gardens
![Cape Town which includes a city and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/37000/37003-Table-Mountain.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
City Bowl
The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African Museum and Planetarium or Kloof Street while you're exploring the area.
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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.
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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.
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Bantry Bay
Bantry Bay is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Table Mountain National Park and Sea Point Promenade while in the area.
![Sea Point](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/197000/197908-Cape-Town.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Sea Point
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Sea Point Swimming Pool or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.
![Clifton Bay Beach featuring a beach and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198722-Clifton-Bay-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Clifton
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Clifton. You might want to make time for a stop at Clifton Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park.