Parklands Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Boulders Beach
Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions.
Robben Island
Visit the cell where Nelson Mandela spent most of his sentence and explore the Table Bay island that has also served as a leper colony and a military base.
Cape Town Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.
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: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike
5-Day Garden Route Shared Tour from Cape Town including Addo National Park
Top hotels in Parklands
![Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8404400/8404390/9bfdef47_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024
![Taj Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3016400/3016361/c3d35b9f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024
![AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29310000/29305400/29305328/bfef8b69_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2024
![President Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/526200/526107/3aea919f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 31 May 2024
![City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/485200/485189/42eaec37_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024
![Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18650000/18644300/18644202/64f59986_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 23 May 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Parklands
![Bloubergstrand](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198039-Bloubergstrand.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Bloubergstrand
Unique features of Bloubergstrand include the mountain views and seaside views. Make a stop by Bloubergstrand Beach or Dolphin Beach while you're exploring the area.
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Century City
Unique features of Century City include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Canal Walk Shopping Centre or Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.
![Victoria and Alfred Waterfront featuring a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198577-Victoria-And-Alfred-Waterfront.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 Cape Town Cruise Terminal or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.
![Cape Town Stadium featuring a sunset and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198749-Cape-Town-Stadium.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Green Point
Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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De Waterkant
De Waterkant is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Table Mountain National Park and Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village while you're in town.
![Sea Point](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/197000/197909-Cape-Town.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Sea Point Promenade
Sea Point Promenade is known for its beautiful seaside views, and you can make a stop by Sea Point Pavillion and Sea Point Swimming Pool while in the area.
More to explore for Parklands
- Table Mountain
- Camps Bay Beach
- Robben Island
- Cape Town Stadium
- Long Street
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Bloubergstrand Beach
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Spier Wine Estate
- Lions Head
- Hout Bay Beach
- Castle of Good Hope
- Sea Point Swimming Pool
- Llandudno Beach
- Signal Hill
- Table Mountain Aerial Cableway