Title: My Observatory House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=102546428&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # My Observatory House Vacation home in Cape Town ## Photo gallery for My Observatory House ![2 bedrooms, WiFi - My Observatory House (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102550000/102546500/102546428/w905h683x60y0-3a68afc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - My Observatory House (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102550000/102546500/102546428/w506h683x259y0-6ce938d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - My Observatory House (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102550000/102546500/102546428/w1024h569x0y57-7eaec4ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - My Observatory House (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102550000/102546500/102546428/w1009h683x8y0-5f304468.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - My Observatory House (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102550000/102546500/102546428/w904h683x60y0-32ac0f05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Cape Town, this charming cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. With trendy restaurants and shops within walking distance, you'll be spoiled for choice. Explore the vibrant bohemian Observatory or take a short walk to the infamous Old Biscuit Mill. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### My Observatory House If you're looking for the perfect Cape Town experience, this cottage and neighbourhood is exactly what you are looking for. This centrally located cottage is situated within walking distance from the vibrant bohemian Observatory with its trendy restaurants, shops and nightlife. Also a stone's throw away from the infamous Old Biscuit Mill. Meander through the artsy graffiti route in Salt River for a unique local experience. Close AFDA, UCT medical school and shuttle route. Close to the MyCiti bus ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118730000/118724700/118724679/23a930b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded and elegant house with pool, perfect for four people Cape Town - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=118724679&PinnedHotelID=118724679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118730000/118725000/118724933/739c207c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded housing with pool: ideal for couples/families Cape Town - Pool - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=118724933&PinnedHotelID=118724933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42300000/42296100/42296023/9bd0de96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The colorful house of Cape Town Observatory - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=42296023&PinnedHotelID=42296023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95410000/95408500/95408478/639c4704.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Victorian 4 bedroom home in trendy Observatory, Cape Town. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Cape Town is home to this vacation home. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cape Town Stadium or Newlands Stadium. [Visit our Cape Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town.dx6046820) [View more Vacation homes in Cape Town](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Town-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6046820-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-33.93346,18.461693&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60wanEqxtoB%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40S%40Q%40Q%40S%40Q%40QBS%40QBQBQBQBSBQBQDQDOBQDQDQDQFODQDOFQFODOHOFOFOFOHOFOHMHOHMHOHMHMHMHMJKJMHKJMJKJKJKJKLKJKJILIJKLIJILGLILILGLGLGLGLGNGLELELGNCLENENELCNCNCLCNCNALCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBNBLBNDLDNBLDNFLDLDLFNFLFLFLFLFLHLHLFJHLHJJLHJHJJLJJJJJJJJJJJHLJLHJJLHLHLHLHNHLHNHLFNHNFNFNFNFNFNFNFPDNDPFNDPDPDPBNDPDPBPBPBRBPBPBP%40P%40RBP%40P%40R%40P%40P%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRAPAPARAPAPCRAPAPCRCPCPCPCPCPEPEPCPEPENEPGPENEPGNGNGPGNGNGNGNILGNINILINILILILILKLILKJILKJKLKJKJKJMJKHKJMHKHMHKHMHMHMFMHMFMFMFOFMDMFMDODMDODMDOBMBODOBMBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOCOAMAOCOAMCOCOEMCOEOCMEOEMEMEMGOEMGMGMGMGMIMGMIMIKIMIKIMIKKKIMKKKKKKKKMKKIMKKKMIMIMIMIMIMIOIMIOGOIMGOGOGOIOEQGOGOEQEOGQEQEOEQCQEQEQCQCQCQCQCQCSAQCQASAQAQASAQAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5hemHKJsLAbGkf40x2fycqPn8UM=) Cape Town, WC ### What's nearby - ![Just amazing! Great views from everywhere and the next day we couldn’t even see the mountain so take the chance when you get it!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/910/a3a7d12c-3673-4b65-af05-0314ae614c6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Table Mountain National Park 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - Cape Town Science Centre 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Groote Schuur Hospital 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - District 6 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - University of Cape Town 2 min drive \- 2.1 km ### Getting around - Salt River Station 10 min walk - Cape Town Station 14 min drive - Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) 17 min drive ### Restaurants - Vida E Caffè (Obs) 7 min walk - Pizza Shed 3 min walk - Ferdinando's Pizza 7 min walk - Ground Culture 3 min walk - Kauai (Observatory) 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is My Observatory House pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at My Observatory House? ### What time is check-out at My Observatory House? ### Where is My Observatory House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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