Guidebook for Cape Town
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Labrisa Spa at the Mount Nelson is such a luxurious treat. Beautiful setting & perfect environment to relax & unwind.
Stacy's suggestion: pedicure
Tip: arrive early & enjoy the steam room & pool
111 locals recommend
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
76 Orange StLabrisa Spa at the Mount Nelson is such a luxurious treat. Beautiful setting & perfect environment to relax & unwind.
Stacy's suggestion: pedicure
Tip: arrive early & enjoy the steam room & pool
De Waal park is our neighbourhood park & furry friends are welcome. Enjoy a book or picnic & if you lucky sometimes they offer Live music concerts in the park
Our tip:use in flat picnic goodies
74 locals recommend
Cape Town De Waal Park 1 station
De Waal park is our neighbourhood park & furry friends are welcome. Enjoy a book or picnic & if you lucky sometimes they offer Live music concerts in the park
Our tip:use in flat picnic goodies
City Bowl Market
14 Hope StFresh produce & food stalls.
Drop your laundry, have a coffee, shop some local design brands or have a dim sum lunch with wine. This multi faceted restaurant/laundry/gift store is a local favourite.
55 locals recommend
I LOVE MY LAUNDRY
37 Buitenkant StDrop your laundry, have a coffee, shop some local design brands or have a dim sum lunch with wine. This multi faceted restaurant/laundry/gift store is a local favourite.
Relaxing day at the beach. Pack a book/magazines, picnic basket and spend the day. Umbrellas and lounge chairs are available for hire on the beach at approx R200 for 2 loungers and umbrella. enjoy
387 locals recommend
Clifton 4th Beach hotel
Fourth Beach PromenadeRelaxing day at the beach. Pack a book/magazines, picnic basket and spend the day. Umbrellas and lounge chairs are available for hire on the beach at approx R200 for 2 loungers and umbrella. enjoy
On Adderly street between Darling and Trafalgar street is Trafalgar Square. A flower market run by local ladies. enjoy the sights and sounds of trade while shopping for a bunch- ranging from R40 up
Trafalgar Street
Trafalgar StreetOn Adderly street between Darling and Trafalgar street is Trafalgar Square. A flower market run by local ladies. enjoy the sights and sounds of trade while shopping for a bunch- ranging from R40 up
Corner of Rose street and Whale street is Rose street cafe. Phone on Saturday to book your 'koesisters' -sugared and coconut donuts (local Sunday morning treat), then collect and explore the streets
Rose Street
Rose StreetCorner of Rose street and Whale street is Rose street cafe. Phone on Saturday to book your 'koesisters' -sugared and coconut donuts (local Sunday morning treat), then collect and explore the streets
Food Scene
Perfect date night. Reserve your table under the night sky. Great selection of wine & delightful meal options.
Our suggestion: Food & wine pairing
Tip: take an early evening stroll down & cab back.
115 locals recommend
Societi Bistro
50 Orange StPerfect date night. Reserve your table under the night sky. Great selection of wine & delightful meal options.
Our suggestion: Food & wine pairing
Tip: take an early evening stroll down & cab back.
The Company's Garden restaurant- pre book your table outside under the trees & enjoy breakfast or lunch from the locally inspired menu & sourced produce.
Tip: Stroll down to enjoy the good coffee
602 locals recommend
Company's Gardens
The Company's Garden restaurant- pre book your table outside under the trees & enjoy breakfast or lunch from the locally inspired menu & sourced produce.
Tip: Stroll down to enjoy the good coffee
Great coffee, breakfast & a visual feast for the eyes. Steam punk themed venue & waitron attire to match.
Stacy's suggestion: Spend your morning sipping coffee & visiting boutiques & museums
425 locals recommend
Truth Coffee Roasting
36 Buitenkant StGreat coffee, breakfast & a visual feast for the eyes. Steam punk themed venue & waitron attire to match.
Stacy's suggestion: Spend your morning sipping coffee & visiting boutiques & museums
Lovely ambience & great food- this hidden gem is neatly tucked away on Kloof street.
Our tip: Sunday's =live music. Reservation needed- request being seated in the garden or overlooking the garden.
408 locals recommend
Kloof Street House
30 Kloof StLovely ambience & great food- this hidden gem is neatly tucked away on Kloof street.
Our tip: Sunday's =live music. Reservation needed- request being seated in the garden or overlooking the garden.
Quint little neighbourhood favourite. The team cooks up lovely fresh lunch both vegetarian and other from which you can dish, weigh and enjoy for lunch. Their quiches and salads are our favourite.
Gusto Cafeteria
117 Hatfield StQuint little neighbourhood favourite. The team cooks up lovely fresh lunch both vegetarian and other from which you can dish, weigh and enjoy for lunch. Their quiches and salads are our favourite.
Just over the road, they are a good 'order in' option- phone ahead and then collect. The locals also rave about the menu.
22 locals recommend
Mai Thai Sushi Gardens
12 Mill StJust over the road, they are a good 'order in' option- phone ahead and then collect. The locals also rave about the menu.
Creative menu with bacon being the star of the show, perfect for breakfasts and is a must for bacon lovers.
47 locals recommend
Bacon on Bree
217 Bree StreetCreative menu with bacon being the star of the show, perfect for breakfasts and is a must for bacon lovers.
Kloof street eatery with beautiful outdoor area and relaxed but delightful breakfast and lunch menu.
219 locals recommend
Cafè Paradiso
110 Kloof StKloof street eatery with beautiful outdoor area and relaxed but delightful breakfast and lunch menu.
An informal 'pop up' restaurant that ended up staying. The laid back 'restaurant' has its quirks & great tunes- write your name & order on the wall & sip on a local brew while seated on lawn furniture
71 locals recommend
The Dog's Bollocks at YARD
6 Roodehek StAn informal 'pop up' restaurant that ended up staying. The laid back 'restaurant' has its quirks & great tunes- write your name & order on the wall & sip on a local brew while seated on lawn furniture
Sevruga Restaurant
Sushi and cocktails, alongside the waterfront harbour.
A upmarket restaurant after the beach for cocktails and supper. Beautiful views and a lovely atmosphere
206 locals recommend
The Bungalow
3 Victoria RdA upmarket restaurant after the beach for cocktails and supper. Beautiful views and a lovely atmosphere
An informal rowdy take away/walk way with a selection of delicious curries and oriental cuisine. The food is lovely and the venue offers a bustling vibe, but please be aware when walking in the area
147 locals recommend
Eastern Food Bazaar
96 Longmarket StAn informal rowdy take away/walk way with a selection of delicious curries and oriental cuisine. The food is lovely and the venue offers a bustling vibe, but please be aware when walking in the area
Arts & Culture
The Labia offers old world charm in the city. Its the oldest independent art-repertory cinema in SA.
Why the locals love it? -independant & foreign films
Tip: refreshments & bar available
352 locals recommend
The Labia
68 Orange StThe Labia offers old world charm in the city. Its the oldest independent art-repertory cinema in SA.
Why the locals love it? -independant & foreign films
Tip: refreshments & bar available
South African theatre at its best. A variety of shows always ensures there is something to look forward to.
Be sure to book in advance and we would suggest "Orpheus in Africa".
274 locals recommend
The Fugard Theatre
South African theatre at its best. A variety of shows always ensures there is something to look forward to.
Be sure to book in advance and we would suggest "Orpheus in Africa".
An array of theatre performances. Check online for a show, we'd suggest 'Singing in the rain'.
348 locals recommend
Artscape Theatre Centre
An array of theatre performances. Check online for a show, we'd suggest 'Singing in the rain'.
Summer sunset concerts every Sunday- pack you picnic basket and take your blanket. Book your tickets ahead of time and enjoy live music with a beautiful setting.
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveSummer sunset concerts every Sunday- pack you picnic basket and take your blanket. Book your tickets ahead of time and enjoy live music with a beautiful setting.
Shopping
The local German grocer is just up the road and offers a selection of groceries.
Stacy's tip: love the nostalgia of shopping for these specific brands- its like I'm back in Germany.
German Grocer
16 Mill StThe local German grocer is just up the road and offers a selection of groceries.
Stacy's tip: love the nostalgia of shopping for these specific brands- its like I'm back in Germany.
With loads of stores, restaurants and various tourist attractions just 1 cab ride away (approximately R60) or use MyCiti
1951 locals recommend
V&A Waterfront
19 Dock RdWith loads of stores, restaurants and various tourist attractions just 1 cab ride away (approximately R60) or use MyCiti
With such a large collection of books, it would be difficult for anyone to leave this book shop empty handed.
Feel free to grab a coffee from the coffee shop downstairs while browsing.
123 locals recommend
the book lounge
71 Roeland StreetWith such a large collection of books, it would be difficult for anyone to leave this book shop empty handed.
Feel free to grab a coffee from the coffee shop downstairs while browsing.
If you looking for gifting Fabricate stocks local designers, including my brand. They gift wrap and are great people so ask questions and have a shop.
7 locals recommend
Fabricate
Mill StreetIf you looking for gifting Fabricate stocks local designers, including my brand. They gift wrap and are great people so ask questions and have a shop.
Essentials
A short walk or cab ride from the flat- the mall offers groceries, local gifting, clothing/shoe stores, banking and even pamper options for hair and nails. A good option for all the necessities.
220 locals recommend
FNB Bank ATM Gardens Shopping Centre
22 Mill StreetA short walk or cab ride from the flat- the mall offers groceries, local gifting, clothing/shoe stores, banking and even pamper options for hair and nails. A good option for all the necessities.
Sightseeing
Local curio and souvenir market of 'African' art, jewellery and craft.
244 locals recommend
Greenmarket Square
Longmarket StreetLocal curio and souvenir market of 'African' art, jewellery and craft.
An amazing day out and about around the peninsula. Hop on and off, visiting sights and landmarks at your leisure. Our favourite tour is the blue peninsula tour and the purple wine route tour.
289 locals recommend
City Sightseeing Cape Town
81 Long StAn amazing day out and about around the peninsula. Hop on and off, visiting sights and landmarks at your leisure. Our favourite tour is the blue peninsula tour and the purple wine route tour.
Cultural museum on forced removals during Apartheid regime. Surrounded by coffee shops. Tells the many stories of the local people.
445 locals recommend
District Six Museum
25A Buitenkant StCultural museum on forced removals during Apartheid regime. Surrounded by coffee shops. Tells the many stories of the local people.
Spend the day in the Franschhoek winelands, being wined and dined on the local farms. Wines at cellar door prices for gifts back home.
196 locals recommend
Franschhoek Wine Tram
Cabriere StreetSpend the day in the Franschhoek winelands, being wined and dined on the local farms. Wines at cellar door prices for gifts back home.