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Low season | August | Cheapest month to stay with an average 21% drop in price. |
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High season | March | Most expensive month to stay with an average 26% rise in price. |
Average price (weeknight) | ₹ 13,317 | Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks. |
Average price (weekend night) | ₹ 11,913 | Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks. |
When to book a hotel in Cape Town
Top tips for finding perfect Cape Town hotel deals
- If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Cape Town, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Cape Town in August and June.
- Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Cape Town if you stay on a Thursday. The opposite is true for, Monday, which is usually the most expensive day.
- Book at least 77 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Cape Town accommodation.
- How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Cape Town for 4 days.
- Many hotels in Cape Town are located in the city centre, called the "City Bowl". The Taj Cape Town is an affordable luxury hotel in the area. Visitors to the Taj Cape Town can enjoy a health spa, an indoor pool and two restaurants on site. Another luxury hotel in the area is Sunsquare Cape Town City Bowl, which has a pool and fitness centre. Both hotels are less than a kilometre from attractions such as Greenmarket Square and the Bo Kaap Museum.
- Those looking to spend some time sunbathing or playing water sports should head to the four beaches in Clifton, an affluent neighbourhood on Cape Town's northwest coast. One of these famous beaches boasts Blue Flag status and all of the beaches are covered in pristine white sand. Many hotels can be found in neighbouring Camps Bay, about a kilometre away. Hotels include The Bay Hotel, a boutique hotel where guests can enjoy sporting grounds and a spa.
- The Green Point area, located north of the centre and Signal Hill, is a trendy and modern neighbourhood. Green Point's main street, Somerset Road, is dotted with restaurants, bars, shops and nightclubs. A good hotel choice in the neighbourhood is Sugar Hotel, which offers a classy and romantic vibe. Only a couple of hundred metres away is Pigalle Restaurant, a stylish location that offers live music and a cigar lounge.
- For those travellers looking for sports events, the Cape Town Stadium is located in Green Point, near the northern coast of Cape Town. This stadium has hosted major world sports events like the Football World Cup, for instance. The luxury Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront is located right on the coast within easy walking distance of the stadium.
- If you'd like to stay near Cape Town International Airport, there are a couple of great options available. The higher end option is Hotel Verde, which offers plenty of amenities, a 4-star rating, and the title of "Africa's greenest hotel". On the budget-priced end, you can stay at the 2-star Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport. In addition, many hotels closer to the city centre offer transport to the airport which is about 20 kilometres away.
- A popular neighbourhood to visit in Cape Town is Bo-Kaap, which is located on the slope of Signal Hill. This multicultural area is famous for its bright primary and pastel-coloured buildings and cobblestone streets. A good place to stay in Bo-Kaap is Signal Hill Lodge, which offers fantastic mountain views due to its location right on the border of Signal Hill.
FAQs when booking a hotel in Cape Town
Hotels are safe environments for travellers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Cape Town. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.
Those looking for a hotel in Cape Town on KAYAK tend to search in Camps Bay, Schotsche Kloof and in close proximity to Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
KAYAK users like staying at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town and Pepperclub Hotel when looking for a hotel in close proximity to Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
The Cape Town Central Business District is located in the City Bowl, right at the city centre. Cape Town International Convention Centre is located here, close to the waterfront. Hotels near the convention centre include The Westin Cape Town, which offers amazing views of both the city centre and the surrounding mountains.
The neighbourhood of Claremont is located near the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, which is home to over 7000 species of plants. The Andros Boutique Hotel is a smart accommodation choice in the area. Dolphins can be seen at the northern coast of Cape Town, very near the City Bowl.
Most museums in Cape Town are located in the City Bowl. Staying at the Cape Town Hollow Boutique Hotel, which provides great amenities for a very affordable price, puts you within easy walking distance of the Iziko South African Museum, the South African Jewish Museum, and the South African National Gallery.
There are many! A good choice is The Table Bay Hotel, located in Green Point right next to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. The Table Bay Hotel offers a pool and hot tub, full spa services, a gym and a business centre.
KAYAK users found 3-star hotel rooms in Cape Town for this weekend from ₹ 2,113 and 4-star hotel rooms from ₹ 3,220. The cheapest room in Cape Town for the same date was ₹ 1,425 per night.
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Cape Town districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Cape Town city centre
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Landmarks in Cape Town
- Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
- Greenmarket Square
- Parliament of South Africa
- St George's Cathedral
- Iziko Old Town House Museum
- South African Sendinggestig Museum
- Camps Bay Beach
- Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital
- Sea Point Pavilion
- Green Point Market
- The Company's Garden
- Mediclinic Cape Town
- Milton Beach
- Cape Town International Convention Centre
- Cape Quarter
- Artscape Theatre Centre
- Clock Tower
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- National Library of South Africa
- Cape Town City Hall