Title: Gardens Travel Guide: Best of Gardens, Cape Town Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gardens](https://expedia.co.uk/Gardens-Cape-Town-Hotels.0-n6126542-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cape Town](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cape-Town.d6046820.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cape Town](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cape-Town.d6046820.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Gardens Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gardens.d6126542.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gardens Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gardens.d6126542.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gardens Travel Guide ## Cape Town ![Panorama of the east side of table mountain and the forest of the botanical garden Kirstenbosch, treetop path, Cape Town, South Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126542/58ffa70d-1f6b-46f3-b97c-a2f25cd8a9a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panorama of the east side of table mountain and the forest of the botanical garden Kirstenbosch, treetop path, Cape Town, South Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126542/58ffa70d-1f6b-46f3-b97c-a2f25cd8a9a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![After breakfast, I came outside on my first morning in South Africa, I saw this view of Table Mountain. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/910/e141764d-ab58-46af-9a19-950f8a7cf749.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gardens Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cape Town travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town.dx6046820) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Camps Bay Beach showing a beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169811/4053e6aa-5f11-49d9-afb8-6c3a40b1e170.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Camps Bay Beach 4.5/5(179 reviews) See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Camps-Bay-Beach-Camps-Bay.d6169811.Attraction) ![Table Mountain showing landscape views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066731/24c241a4-40f5-4cd9-be6f-f30460560003.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Table Mountain 4.5/5(177 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Table-Mountain-Cape-Town.d6066731.Attraction) ![Boulders Beach which includes rugged coastline and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066759/a03333cc-544b-48bc-91ed-9e0a9110b468.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boulders Beach 4.5/5(149 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Boulders-Beach-Simons-Town.d6066759.Attraction) ![Clifton Bay Beach featuring a beach, a coastal town and rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169809/4ab1ead0-4e1a-4a05-a4c9-5079ad69766b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clifton Bay Beach 4.5/5(4 reviews) Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Clifton-Bay-Beach-Clifton.d6169809.Attraction) ![Cape Town Stadium featuring a sunset and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130663/251cf144-6093-44f4-a6bb-ac6b190f0b72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Town Stadium 4.5/5(20 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Stadium-Green-Point.d6130663.Attraction) ![Cape Town, Western Cape / South Africa - 10/25/2016: Aerial photo of Cape Town International Convention Centre with Table Mountain in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066811/313e40ae-ecdf-40a9-b66a-39dd47dbd07a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Town International Convention Centre 4/5(17 reviews) Learn about the events happening in Cape Town International Convention Centre during your trip to Cape Town. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-International-Convention-Centre-Cape-Town.d6066811.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cape Town: Heart of Cape Town Medical Museum Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44887113/c9d27f7d-1070-4834-b21b-8ebedda0f986.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Town: Heart of Cape Town Medical Museum Entrance Ticket £16 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cape-town-heart-of-cape-town-medical-museum-entrance-ticket.a44887113.activity-details) ![Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44646515/cf3719f6-6022-4cb0-9682-5b4fa72fc024.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco £42 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cape-town-15-hour-luxury-sunset-cruise-with-prosecco.a44646515.activity-details) ![Cape Town Sunset 90 minutes with Escape Cat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46337035/68b985a9-8ae7-491a-bd79-042b261063dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Town Sunset 90 minutes with Escape Cat £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cape-town-sunset-90-minutes-with-escape-cat.a46337035.activity-details) ![Boulders Beach Penguins and Seal Island Boat Trip Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3590418/0abb8366-e180-42d7-a6fb-8131e58ef1b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boulders Beach Penguins and Seal Island Boat Trip Half Day Tour £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boulders-beach-penguins-and-seal-island-boat-trip-half-day-tour.a3590418.activity-details) ![Sandboarding in Cape Town for 2hours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48351130/8df24106-fb32-4c1d-bd8f-680a34884a43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sandboarding in Cape Town for 2hours £16 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sandboarding-in-cape-town-for-2hours.a48351130.activity-details) ![Cape Town: Sunset Cruise by Catamaran to Table Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48190160/f81d3041-fc9f-4de7-8218-12db8f731f76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Town: Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Table Bay with Bubbles £28 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cape-town-sunset-catamaran-cruise-on-table-bay-with-bubbles.a48190160.activity-details) [See all activities in Cape Town](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cape-Town.d6046820.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Gardens ![Canopy By Hilton Cape Town Longkloof](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110170000/110169100/110169015/w3840h2217x0y3-7bab221a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Canopy By Hilton Cape Town Longkloof Park Road, Gardens Cape Town Western Cape £222 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Long Street and Table Mountain are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews) Amazing Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=110169015&PinnedHotelID=110169015&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126542) ![Kloof Street Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57540000/57533900/57533874/8def5fa1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kloof Street Hotel 49 Kloof St Cape Town Western Cape Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (135 reviews) The Staff overall were professional and exceptionally courteous. Impressive Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=57533874&PinnedHotelID=57533874&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126542) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=57533874&PinnedHotelID=57533874&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126542) ![Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1570000/1566600/1566513/be0382d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Cape Town New Church & Victoria Street Cape Town Western Cape £103 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8/10 Very Good! (383 reviews) Staff was amazing. Room was very clean. Breakfast had a great variety and there was plenty to eat. Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=1566513&PinnedHotelID=1566513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126542) ![Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3015200/3015151/effa4b26_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel and Spa 12 Kloofnek Road Cape Town Western Cape £219 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Long Street and Table Mountain are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (221 reviews) Nice breakfast area with good options Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=3015151&PinnedHotelID=3015151&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126542) ![Hippo Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4020000/4015400/4015326/23663f0e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hippo Boutique Hotel 5-9 Park Road, Gardens Cape Town Western Cape Stay at this boutique hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Long Street and Table Mountain ... 9/10 Wonderful! (394 reviews) The room was in very good condition and clean. There were kitchenette facilities. The staff were very friendly. Even let me check in a little early. Instead of on site breakfast they offer Bouchers for three local chic brunch spot spots which open from 7 to 12\. They are Hollywood style with modern ... Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=4015326&PinnedHotelID=4015326&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126542) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=4015326&PinnedHotelID=4015326&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126542) ![ONOMO Hotel Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27820000/27811500/27811489/69f17efb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ONOMO Hotel Waterfront 24 Alfred Street, V& A Waterfront Cape Town Western Cape £84 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (324 reviews) The helpful and helpful staff Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=27811489&PinnedHotelID=27811489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126542) [See all 6,586 properties in Gardens](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6126542) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Gardens hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126542&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126542&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126542&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126542&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126542&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126542&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Gardens ![The Company Gardens in Cape Town with Table Mountain in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155003/54e92914-309c-4c28-b747-f9c282c5b345.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### City Bowl The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African National Gallery or Kloof Street while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-City-Bowl.dx6155003) ![Stunning view of sunsets at the top of Lion's Head in Cape Town. After an amazing 2hour hike, climbing up to the top, these are the views you are gifted with. #GreatOutdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/910/6b465ac0-fb49-4ca7-91ab-8ade36d640a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Tamboerskloof.dx500761) ![Cape Town City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6197560/26a5fd8f-ce9e-4f37-9a9e-d581dddee062.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cape Town City Centre 4/5(237 area reviews) Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like Cape Town City Hall and Castle of Good Hope, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Cape-Town-City-Centre.dx6197560) ![Stunning vista of the ocean and mountains, Chapman's Peak is a must see!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/910/44935b53-25a7-4f14-b2a5-48f615d64a32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fresnaye Unique features of Fresnaye include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Table Mountain National Park or Cape Floral Region Protected Areas while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Fresnaye.dx500755) ![Colourful houses in the De Waterkant neighbourhood of Cape Town, South Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155004/6474cf9f-c3b0-4c5e-8ce8-c5d8688332f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/De-Waterkant.dx6155004) ![Bantry Bay, Clifton in Cape Town, South Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500785/4e4e1504-7d57-4ad0-acd6-418de94f39f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bantry Bay 4.5/5(3 area reviews) Bantry Bay is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Sea Point Promenade and Table Mountain National Park while in the area. 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