City Bowl Travel Guide
Cape Town





Popular places to visit

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.

Castle of Good Hope
You can learn about the history of Cape Town with a visit to Castle of Good Hope. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Bree Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Bree Street during your visit to Cape Town. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's mountain views.

South African National Gallery
You can study the exhibits at South African National Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cape Town. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

Bo Kaap Museum
You can study the exhibits at Bo Kaap Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cape Town. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the local tours.

Cape Town City Hall
Cape Town City Hall is just one of the places to see in Cape Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in City Bowl

Hotel Sky Cape Town
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Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Taj Cape Town
Loved gorgeous room and bathroom, loved indoor heated pool! Super comfortable bed! Great location, outstanding breakfast buffet!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Great location. Friendly staff. Super clean. Roomy studio. Great views.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG
Great stay. Only negatives room booked for 3 only 2 glasses and 2 cups. And valet brought us the wrong car. Quickly rectified both issues. Breakfast great. Dont miss the roof terrace near mini gym
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront
Friendly staff. Terrible parking unless you secure something on the street opposite the lobby. Awkward bathroom/shower/toilet setup, small with opaque glass “walls”. Shower floor extremely slippery and bubbled up. Only one towel given. This place is cheap, but weird and not in a great way. Will I ...
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK
The hotel is very modern. The room was very clean, but small. No desk/chair for using laptop. Only one luggage rack and no counters for other luggage. Bathroom was super small. Not well designed with a pedestal sink. No place to put toiletries and no bathtub. Shower was nice, but didn’t like only ...
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around City Bowl

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.

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.

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.

Fresnaye
Unique features of Fresnaye include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Table Mountain National Park or Cape Floral Region Protected Areas while you're exploring the area.

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.
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- Long Street
- Cape Town International Convention Centre
- Kloof Street
- Castle of Good Hope
- South Africa Library
- Africa Centre
- Company's Garden
- Iziko South African Museum
- District Six Museum
- Cape Town Gateway Visitor Centre
- Artscape Theatre Centre
- Houses of Parliament
- Cape Town Museum
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village
- Cape Town Medi Clinic
- Golden Acre Shopping Mall
- Grand Parade Square
- Great Synagogue
- Good Hope Centre
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