Clifton Travel Guide
Cape Town
Popular places to visit
Clifton Bay Beach
Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.
Clifton 2nd Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Clifton 2nd Beach during your trip to Cape Town? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its spas.
Clifton 1st Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Clifton 1st Beach during your trip to Cape Town? Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Table Mountain
One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Things to do
Cape Town: Heart of Cape Town Medical Museum Entrance Ticket
Cape Town Full Day Table Mountain, Cape Point & Winelands Tour
Half Day Boulders Penguins and Cape Point Small Group Tour
Cape Town African Dinner & Interactive Drumming Experience
Top hotels in Clifton
Taj Cape Town
The Taj was a very enjoyable stay. The selection of breakfast items was huge and well prepared. The rooms clean and well appointed. The staff were outstanding.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Great hotel for an overnight at CPT airport, clean nice rooms and great staff
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Breakfast was amazing and staff so helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Great location to get around Cape Town. Excellent breakfast and their restaurant was also great. Would come again.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Staff were super friendly, the lobby had a popcorn machine and sweets, and the breakfast buffet was outstanding. Location is perfect. Easy to walk along waterfront to many outstanding restaurants, shops, incredible views of mountain and ocean. Will stay here again.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Excellent service and stay. Breakfast was amazing and staff were friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Clifton
Bantry Bay
Bantry Bay is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Table Mountain National Park and Sea Point Promenade while in the area.
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.
Sea Point
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Sea Point Pavillion or Sea Point Promenade 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.
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.
Bakoven
Bakoven is popular for its beautiful seaside views, and you might make a stop by Table Mountain National Park, a top place to visit in the area.
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- Visit Bantry Bay
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- Visit Cape Town City Centre
- Visit City Bowl
- Visit Constantia
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- Visit Greenmarket Square
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- Visit Lagoon Beach
- Visit Llandudno
- Visit Milnerton
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- Visit Oudekraal
- Visit Pinelands
- Visit Rondebosch East
- Visit Rondebosch
- Visit Sea Point Promenade
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- Visit Tamboerskloof
- Visit Three Anchor Bay
- Visit Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Visit Vredehoek
- Visit Walmer Estate
- Visit Wynberg
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- Clifton 2nd Beach
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- Lions Head
- Maiden's Cove
- Milton Beach
- Queens Beach
- Sea Point Pavillion
- Sea Point Swimming Pool
- Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
- Table Mountain
