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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in City Bowl
ONOMO Hotel Waterfront
We found everything well organised staff were super friendly the use of being able to leave luggage was also a benefit. There is nothing that I could think of that was not catered also accessibility of the waterfront
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Taj Cape Town
Room was good and large but no facility to open windows - i hate feeling closeted in. Team were great. Loved the little extras at Turndown - petals around the bath with mini refresh & sleep sprays abd bath soak.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hotel Sky Cape Town
A lovely hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast is fantastic with great views of Lions Head and the pool deck views are great too!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Value for money
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG
Great location, close to many restaurants, shops, markets and tour providers. Staff very helpful. Felt safe. A good place to stay in Capetown
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK
Very nice modern, clean hotel with comfortable room and very friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant a bit hit and miss in terms of prompt service but the food was generally decent (the tuna was excellent, the chicken burger was a disappointing mess that fell apart). Decent wine list and the breakfast ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
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 Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.
