Observatory

Cape Town

Popular places to visit

Camps Bay Beach showing a coastal town and a beach

Camps Bay Beach

4.5/5(179 reviews)

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
Table Mountain featuring landscape views and mountains

Table Mountain

4.5/5(177 reviews)

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

Table Mountain
Boulders Beach showing a sandy beach and rocky coastline as well as a small group of people

Boulders Beach

4.5/5(149 reviews)

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

Boulders Beach
Clifton Bay Beach featuring a sandy beach, rugged coastline and a coastal town

Clifton Bay Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

Clifton Bay Beach
Long Street featuring outdoor art

Long Street

4/5(107 reviews)

Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.

Long Street
Cape Town Stadium featuring a city and a sunset

Cape Town Stadium

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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

RM85
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

RM259
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

RM190
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Early Morning Safari Big Five Experience

Early Morning Safari Big Five Experience

RM1,060
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Early Morning Safari Big Five Experience
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

RM205
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
Cape Town Street Art & City Centre Tour

Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour

RM131
per adult
Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour
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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 RM312 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
RM312
RM362 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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! (135 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 RM717 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
RM717
RM833 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Taj Cape Town
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 RM528 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
RM528
RM614 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
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! (634 reviews)
"Superb hotel with amazing, friendly staff - hugely recommend!"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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 RM417 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
RM417
RM480 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (511 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at The Onyx. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. We slept well in the comfortable king size bed. We appreciated the large capacity refrigerator, dishes and utensils in the kitchenette. We could look out the window and see Table Mountain and ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
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 RM478 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM478
RM555 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable with attentive staff."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Hotel Sky Cape Town
Hotel Sky Cape Town
3.5 out of 5
Lower Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is RM352 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
RM352
RM409 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Long Street are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (261 reviews)
"Great stay at a super convenient hotel. Great breakfast options."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Hotel Sky Cape Town
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Other neighbourhoods around Observatory

Cape Town which includes a city and night scenes

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 South African Museum and Planetarium 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 featuring 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 Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa or Cape Town Cruise Terminal 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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