Title: My Observatory House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=102546428&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # My Observatory House Holiday home in Cape Town ## Photo gallery for My Observatory House ![Terrace/patio - My Observatory House (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102550000/102546500/102546428/w506h683x259y0-6ce938d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi - My Observatory House (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102550000/102546500/102546428/w905h683x60y0-3a68afc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - My Observatory House (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102550000/102546500/102546428/w504h683x260y0-dcd84769.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - My Observatory House (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102550000/102546500/102546428/w1024h533x0y75-30825b1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - My Observatory House (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102550000/102546500/102546428/w904h683x60y0-32ac0f05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Cape Town, this charming cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. With trendy restaurants and shops within walking distance, you'll be spoiled for choice. Explore the vibrant bohemian Observatory or take a short walk to the infamous Old Biscuit Mill. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### My Observatory House If you're looking for the perfect Cape Town experience, this cottage and neighbourhood is exactly what you are looking for. This centrally located cottage is situated within walking distance from the vibrant bohemian Observatory with its trendy restaurants, shops and nightlife. Also a stone's throw away from the infamous Old Biscuit Mill. Meander through the artsy graffiti route in Salt River for a unique local experience. Close AFDA, UCT medical school and shuttle route. Close to the MyCiti bus ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118730000/118725000/118724933/f565336c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded housing with pool: ideal for couples/families Cape Town - Pool - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30&selected=118724933&PinnedHotelID=118724933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118730000/118724700/118724679/14fb1273.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded and elegant house with pool, perfect for four people Cape Town - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30&selected=118724679&PinnedHotelID=118724679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42300000/42296100/42296023/9bd0de96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The colorful house of Cape Town Observatory - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30&selected=42296023&PinnedHotelID=42296023&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95410000/95408500/95408478/639c4704.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Victorian 4 bedroom home in trendy Observatory, Cape Town. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-33.93346,18.461693&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60wanEqxtoB%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40S%40Q%40Q%40S%40Q%40QBS%40QBQBQBQBSBQBQDQDOBQDQDQDQFODQDOFQFODOHOFOFOFOHOFOHMHOHMHOHMHMHMHMJKJMHKJMJKJKJKJKLKJKJILIJKLIJILGLILILGLGLGLGLGNGLELELGNCLENENELCNCNCLCNCNALCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBNBLBNDLDNBLDNFLDLDLFNFLFLFLFLFLHLHLFJHLHJJLHJHJJLJJJJJJJJJJJHLJLHJJLHLHLHLHNHLHNHLFNHNFNFNFNFNFNFNFPDNDPFNDPDPDPBNDPDPBPBPBRBPBPBP%40P%40RBP%40P%40R%40P%40P%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRAPAPARAPAPCRAPAPCRCPCPCPCPCPEPEPCPEPENEPGPENEPGNGNGPGNGNGNGNILGNINILINILILILILKLILKJILKJKLKJKJKJMJKHKJMHKHMHKHMHMHMFMHMFMFMFOFMDMFMDODMDODMDOBMBODOBMBO%40OBM%40O%40OBO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOCOAMAOCOAMCOCOEMCOEOCMEOEMEMEMGOEMGMGMGMGMIMGMIMIKIMIKIMIKKKIMKKKKKKKKMKKIMKKKMIMIMIMIMIMIOIMIOGOIMGOGOGOIOEQGOGOEQEOGQEQEOEQCQEQEQCQCQCQCQCQCSAQCQASAQAQASAQAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5hemHKJsLAbGkf40x2fycqPn8UM=) Cape Town, WC #### What's nearby - Old Biscuit Mill \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Groote Schuur Hospital \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Table Mountain National Park \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - District 6 \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - University of Cape Town \- 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles #### Getting around - Salt River Station - 10 min walk - Cape Town Station - 14 min drive - Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Vida E Caffè (Obs) - ‬7 min walk - ‪Pizza Shed - ‬3 min walk - ‪Reverie Social Dining - ‬2 min walk - ‪Kauai (Observatory) - ‬6 min walk - ‪Sushi Wave - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is My Observatory House pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at My Observatory House? ### What time is check-out at My Observatory House? ### Where is My Observatory House located? ## Have a question? 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