What's it like in City Bowl?

Travellers love the City Bowl neighbourhood for its array of dining options, sightseeing and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit South African National Gallery and South African Museum and Planetarium as part of your City Bowl travel plans.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the City Bowl area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Cape Town, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 1298 City Bowl hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in City Bowl, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in City Bowl.

What can I see and do in this Cape Town neighbourhood?

Castle of Good Hope, St. Georges Mall and District 6 are landmarks that can't be missed during your stay in City Bowl. You could also plan a visit to South African National Gallery or South African Museum and Planetarium while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around City Bowl include South African Jewish Museum, Great Synagogue and Bertram House. When you're sightseeing in Cape Town, Rust en Vreugd and Parliament of South Africa are also worth a stop.

How can I get around City Bowl and the greater Cape Town area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Cape Town Station.

The Best Hotels in City Bowl, Cape Town - 2025 Updated Prices

Top Trending Hotels Near City Bowl, Cape Town

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (2 Bedrooms) | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries

"It is very clean. It's a great location and it is close to all attractions, the Service is excellent. "

5.208.538 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jul - 17 Jul

"Great service. Highly recommended "

3.438.785 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Aug - 2 Aug

"Very modern, quiet, friendly staff, lovely breakfast buffet"

2.506.725 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Jul - 25 Jul

"Great location, wonderful staff, snacks and wine provided "

3.011.928 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

"Great breakfast and friendly staff "

1.615.945 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

"Really nice and friendly staff and room were spacious. "

1.900.110 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jul - 15 Jul

"Great property in a perfect location"

1.795.433 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

Trailer Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

"We absolutely loved our stay. The rooms were on point and included breakfast was fabulous. "

2.202.608 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jul - 12 Jul

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff were incredibly generous and hospitable. The kitchen and dryer definitely came in handy for the rainy days we experienced."

2.622.153 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jul - 15 Jul

"Really nice hotel! "

2.146.007 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

"Good location, friendly staff and comfortable beds"

2.638.254 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

"I would definitely stay again and recommend "

3.311.408 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas

"Fantastic hotel with an amazing staff and manager that I would recommend to anyone."

7.531.499 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

"Our stay was nice - the facilities were updated and clean and the staff was friendly. The location was great and walking distance to a lot of things and felt fairly safe. The roof deck was nice and had a great view. Overall it was a nice stay and would recommend. "

2.278.792 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

"Very nice, clean and comfortable hotel, convenient location, nice staff"

1.028.295 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

"This is a truly lovely hotel, just about a mile from the cruise port."

"Great location, friendly staff and tastefully decorated. "

"I enjoyed my stay very much and im goin back in April to celebrate a friends bbirthday"

1.341.254 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

"I was deeply disappointed and upset to discover that the 9 Barracks Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa, prohibits guests from visiting my room after 8pm. Before making my reservation, I carefully reviewed the house rules and terms and conditions, yet there was no mention of this restriction. Had I known, I certainly would not have booked. As a 61-year-old traveler, I was looking forward to spending quality time with my girlfriend, who lives in Cape Town, but I was not allowed to have her stay in...

1.855.404 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

"Great location!"

3.787.554 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Where to stay in City Bowl

Find the best City Bowl areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Cape Town Cruise Terminal might round out your trip.

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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.

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Cape Town City Centre

10 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

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Sea Point

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Sea Point Swimming Pool or Sea Point Promenade might round out your trip.

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