St. James Travel Guide
Cape Town





Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Cape Town International Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Cape Town International Convention Centre during your trip to Cape Town. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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.

Clifton Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Clifton Bay Beach during your travels in Cape Town? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its spas.
Top hotels in St. James

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Clean room, and friendly staff as well as airport transfers
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
First let me say, the staff here are lovely and very professional, however this hotel is far from a 4 star. I checked in and found ROACHES (several) in by bathroom, and the AC was not working in several of the rooms I was moved to. I had to change rooms 3x before finding one acceptable. Room service ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
I loved the room! The staff were always polite, courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
The room was spacious and high-end and the meals served in the restaurant were lovely whilst also being rather cheap. I would stay again. :)
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Commodore Hotel

Taj Cape Town
Gym was okay, room Service was very good
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St. James

Simon's Town
Seaside views and waterfront views are highlights of Simon's Town. Make a stop by Boulders Beach or Table Mountain National Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Simonstown Station to get around town.

Constantia
Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring the area.

Hout Bay
Seafood restaurants, seaside views and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Hout Bay. Make a stop by Llandudno Beach or Hout Bay Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Bakoven
Bakoven is popular for its beautiful seaside views, and you might make a stop by Table Mountain National Park, a top place to visit in the area.

Camps Bay
The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park 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.
