Observatory

Cape Town

Popular places to visit

Table Mountain featuring mountains and landscape views

Table Mountain

One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.

Table Mountain
Camps Bay Beach showing a beach and a coastal town

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.

Camps Bay Beach
Boulders Beach which includes rocky coastline and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Boulders Beach

Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions.

Boulders Beach
Cape of Good Hope featuring landscape views, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Cape of Good Hope

Experience the stunning scenery and a wealth of native wildlife at what is almost Africa’s most southerly point.

Cape of Good Hope
Clifton Bay Beach featuring rocky coastline, a beach and a coastal town

Clifton Bay Beach

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

Clifton Bay Beach
Cape Town Stadium which includes a city and a sunset

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.

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

CA $27
per adult
Cape Town: Heart of Cape Town Medical Museum Entrance Ticket
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

CA $28
per adult
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

CA $70
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

CA $67
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience

From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience

CA $172
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience
Paragliding with The Tandem Flight Co.

Tandem Paragliding in Cape Town

CA $137
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tandem Paragliding in Cape Town
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Observatory Hotel Deals

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $106 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
CA $106
CA $123 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
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! (136 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 Jun. 22, 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 CA $270 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
CA $270
CA $313 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff."

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2025

Taj Cape Town
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 CA $175 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
CA $175
CA $204 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location close to airport"

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2025

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
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 CA $115 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
CA $115
CA $134 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
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! (523 reviews)
"Our 2 bedroom apartment was very spacious with excellent furniture and all amenities including a washer even though I was told there wouldn't be one."

Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2025

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

4 out of 5
Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is CA $223 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
CA $223
CA $259 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (607 reviews)
"AC Hotel is excellent in all categories except for the location. We booked it because we thought it was close to the V&A Waterfront. However we were told repeatedly by the hotel staff that walking there is unsafe outside of busy hours of the day. Also note that Google Maps shows a circuitous walking ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Lagoon Gate Drive, Lagoon Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is CA $126 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $126
CA $148 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (746 reviews)
"An older building without some modern amenities, but it was clean and safe, especially considering the price."

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2025

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Observatory

Cape Town featuring 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 Kloof Street while you're exploring the area.

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Cape Town City Centre

4/5(87 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 ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Table Mountain National Park and Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village while in the area.

De Waterkant
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront which includes a marina

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

Explore the oldest working harbour in the Southern Hemisphere, offering shopping, dining, and attractions like Battery Park, the 1882 clock tower, and Zeitz MOCAA contemporary art museum.

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 are some highlights of Tamboerskloof. Make a stop by Lions Head or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring.

Tamboerskloof

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