Observatory Travel Guide
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Boulders Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Boulders Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cape Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Camps Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Camps Bay Beach during your travels in Cape Town? Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Table Mountain
Explore the great outdoors at Table Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Cape Town. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the local tours.
Long Street
During your trip to Cape Town, you can do some window-shopping at Long Street. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Cape of Good Hope
Explore the great outdoors at Cape of Good Hope, a lovely green space in Cape Town. Wander the seaside and beaches in the area.
Cape Town Stadium
Catch an event at Cape Town Stadium during your trip to Cape Town. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Top hotels in Observatory
Hotel Sky Cape Town
Lovely selection at breakfast buffet with best view in the city.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Everything
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
Pleasant hotel - very comfortable and spacious rooms. Very friendly and efficient staff.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Modern airport hotel perfect for an overnight stay. Good facilities and breakfast, friendly staff. Free shuttle every 30 minutes. Almost close enough to the airport to walk with light bags but this is not encouraged for safety reasons
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Staff was judicious, helpful and friendly. It was clean and plenty of little niceties like iced tea in the lobby along with little sweet gelatin bits. (I don’t like them, but the gesture was good). When you asked for something for the room, it was delivered quickly.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Very friendly staff, big room with clean comfy bathroom, hotel amenities great and within easy walking distance of the Waterfront
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Observatory
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 Iziko South African Museum while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
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 Two Oceans Aquarium or Nelson Mandela Gateway might round out your trip.
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.
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.
Observatory Travel Guide
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- Groote Schuur Hospital
- Cape Town Science Centre
- Boulders Beach
- Camps Bay Beach
- Table Mountain
- Long Street
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Cape Town International Convention Centre
- Bloubergstrand Beach
- Cape Town Stadium
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Spier Wine Estate
- Muizenberg Beach
- Kloof Street
- Castle of Good Hope
- Sunset Beach
- Chapmans Peak
- South Africa Library
- Tygerberg Hospital
- Newlands Cricket Ground
- Table Mountain National Park
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