Title: Observatory Travel Guide: Best of Observatory, Cape Town Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Observatory](https://expedia.co.uk/Observatory-Cape-Town-Hotels.0-n6341764-0.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)[Observatory Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Observatory.d6341764.Car-Hire-Guide)[Observatory Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Observatory.d6341764.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Observatory Travel Guide ## Cape Town ![Cape Town Dutch architecture, city streets in South Africa, multicultural heritage buildings, , Observatory neighborhood,](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341764/2d02af39-b620-4eef-9ca5-e00d959efff6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cape Town Dutch architecture, city streets in South Africa, multicultural heritage buildings, , Observatory neighborhood,](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341764/2d02af39-b620-4eef-9ca5-e00d959efff6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Observatory 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) ![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) ![1-Hour Experience Table Mountain Abseiling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45263096/9d87d3c7-03c2-4cab-9cbc-2820cf3517c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1-Hour Experience Table Mountain Abseiling £50 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-hour-experience-table-mountain-abseiling.a45263096.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 Observatory ![Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8404400/8404390/1f0fe700_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station Cape Town Western Cape £50 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,061 reviews) Staff is outstanding! Property is clean,secure and comfortable...good food! Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=8404390&PinnedHotelID=8404390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341764) ![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 £112 17 Feb - 18 Feb 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=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=27811489&PinnedHotelID=27811489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341764) ![Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6160000/6159200/6159101/b0b53c1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport 15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria Cape Town Western Cape Fully refundable £146 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,016 reviews) Good room. Great breakfast. Good environment and very friendly staff Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=6159101&PinnedHotelID=6159101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341764) ![The Commodore Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83800/83744/519fe904_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Commodore Hotel Portswood Road, Portswood Square Cape Town Western Cape £186 28 Feb - 1 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (930 reviews) Beautiful room with a fantastic view of table mountain, very convenient for the V and A. Amazing service very helpful friendly team of people. We will be going back.. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=83744&PinnedHotelID=83744&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341764) ![Taj Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3016400/3016361/457d7663_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taj Cape Town 1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape £212 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews) The location and how amazing the staff were. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=3016361&PinnedHotelID=3016361&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341764) ![AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29310000/29305400/29305328/e23bd104_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Dockrail Road, Foreshore Cape Town Western Cape £195 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (685 reviews) Friendly staff, comfy bed, great buffet breakfast, great air con and black out curtains! Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=29305328&PinnedHotelID=29305328&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6341764) [See all 6,624 properties in Observatory](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6341764) 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 Observatory hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6341764&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=6341764&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6341764&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6341764&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6341764&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=6341764&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Observatory ![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) ![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) ![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) ![Victoria and Alfred Waterfront featuring a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6197568/25a6fb98-23e8-475e-b1b3-ffd46ddfbcc4.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 Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Victoria-And-Alfred-Waterfront.dx6197568) ![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=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gardens.dx6126542) ![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) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Observatory Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app