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A cozy outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, a wooden table, and hanging lights.

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A cozy living room with a large bed, a dining table with bowls, and a fireplace.

A two-story house with a thatched roof, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

1. Afton Safari Lodge

1.4 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

Sergey

£79

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A wooden dining table set outdoors with chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.

A garden pathway leading to a building with a white facade and a red roof.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a window, a lamp, and a view of mountains.

2. Medindi Manor

1.1 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

Christian

£127

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a landscaped entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a wall-mounted shelf.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo in a landscaped area.

A City Lodge Hotel sign with a mountain view in the background.

3. City Lodge Pinelands

1.1 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

Tarzan

£66

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A courtyard with a large tree, tiled flooring, and a modern building with a glass entrance.

A wooden deck with two lounge chairs facing a swimming pool, surrounded by a wooden fence and potted plants.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and skylight, furnished with sofas and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

A buffet area with a variety of food items including pastries, bread, and condiments.

4. Little Scotia Guest House

1.7 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

£75

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern reception area with a marble reception desk, a green sofa, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the cityscape through floor-to-ceiling windows.

A modern building with a sign reading "neighbourhood 113".

5. Neighbourgood Loop

1.1 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

kianna

£60

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies and large windows.

A room with a large window, a sofa, a table, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern bar area with a glass counter, seating, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

1.2 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

Marian

£84

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wardrobe.

A conference room with a long table and chairs, white walls, and a carpeted floor.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and black-and-white patterned chairs, a flat-screen TV on the wall, and a large pillar.

A courtyard with a covered seating area, brick buildings, and green artificial grass.

7. All Africa House

1.8 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

Clarissa

£68

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and armchairs.

8. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

0.5 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

£88

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a tiled roof.

A pool table, wooden chairs, a mural, a refrigerator, and a sign about the ice maker.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a bathroom with a mirror, sink, and shower, and a hanging light fixture.

A bar area with a sign reading "Savana Lounge Have You?" and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

9. Riverlodge Backpackers

0.7 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

"This place was terrible. To start, they tried to make me pay again when I already paid online. I had to speak to the owner on the phone who lied to me about it and was extremely rude. I booked two private rooms and they tried to make me share a room with another guest. I refused because I paid more to have my own room. They do not provide wifi like is advertised and when I pressed the owner, he gave me one coupon for 100mb internet for two rooms (4 people). I told him it was advertised online as...

Bradley

£26

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a TV.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a reception desk, and a well-lit ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple balconies and a prominent 'Garden Court' sign.

10. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

1.8 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

muhammad

£71

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting of a sunset over water.

A modern building with a white facade, a covered entrance, and a paved driveway.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, an oven, a microwave, and a sink.

A narrow pathway leading to a white building with a gated entrance.

11. Annex Lodge

0.5 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

Olga

£26

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a large garden.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, and a dining table. There are potted plants and artwork on the walls.

A bedroom with a bed, a table, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

12. Inn Style Guesthouse

1.8 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

John

£63

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV, a wooden wardrobe, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling light fixture.

A rooftop pool area with a view of a mountain, wooden deck, and modern buildings.

A modern multi-story hotel with a central atrium, balconies, and a prominent signage.

13. Riverlands Sunbird Studio

0.2 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

"This property was booked by Expedia as the original property booked with our trip turned out to be fraudulent. expedia arranged this quickly with the host. the property has biometric entry which we were not aware of until we arrived as this is usually done 24hours before , however the host contacted us and we got it sorted. The place is secure with parking and uses facial and number plate recognition for entry. There are security and the front desk is manned 24hours. It is a central location as...

Fazlin

£81

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bar area with a wooden counter, stools, and various food and drink items.

A wooden table with a dictionary, a leather sofa, and a wooden deck with a tree.

A cozy living room with a wooden table, a sofa, and a window with a view of greenery.

A backyard with a swimming pool, a tree, and a swing set.

14. Green Elephant Backpackers

0.8 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

Debora V

£22

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a microwave, a slow cooker, and a sink.

A building with a grey exterior, a white decorative column, and a window with metal bars.

A courtyard with tiled flooring, a wooden fence, and a white column.

A bunk bed with a lower bunk and a storage drawer, white bedding, and a wooden floor.

15. V & A Backpackers

1.2 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

£28

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting of a sunset.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a colorful artwork on the wall, a television mounted on the wall, and a potted plant.

A small, enclosed outdoor area with a wooden fence and a large umbrella providing shade.

A neatly made bed with rolled towels and a patterned blanket.

16. Room-relaxing Guest House in the Heart o

0.5 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

£38

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-level indoor space with a central open area surrounded by seating and greenery.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, two patterned pillows, a small table, and a patterned rug.

A neatly made bed with a patterned headboard, a teal pillow, and a rolled white towel.

A modern multi-story hotel with a prominent 'LEA' sign on the facade, featuring balconies and large windows.

17. wex 1

1.9 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

£381

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A dining area with wooden furniture, white tablecloths, and large windows with views of greenery.

A two-story house with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a small table.

A covered patio area with wicker furniture, a tiled floor, and a view of an outdoor dining area.

18. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

1.3 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

Hendrik

£216

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A spacious indoor pool area with a wooden staircase, lounge chairs, and a variety of plants.

A wooden staircase leading to a glass-enclosed area with a hot tub.

A spacious indoor pool area with a wooden spiral staircase, lounge chairs, and lush greenery.

A large, white, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn with trimmed bushes.

19. Banksia Boutique

1.3 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

Lynette

£133

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

20. Brooklands House

1.2 mi from South African Astronomical Observatory

Nicholas

£85

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Afton Safari Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Medindi Manor	9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
City Lodge Pinelands	9.0 Wonderful 266 reviews	View
Little Scotia Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 52 reviews	View
Neighbourgood Loop	9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews	View

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet, and comfortable. Excellent restaurant on site. Staff all excellent. Good location. Nice view of Table Mountain from the room."

Hotel Sky Cape Town

8/10 Good

"Great location with plenty of places within walking distance. The views from the lounge and restaurant on the 25th–27th floors were incredible, making it a great spot to relax and take in the city. The breakfast and lunch were good, and the staff was friendly, professional, and welcoming. And what an experience sleeping in the bunk beds—definitely reminiscent of childhood! It was a fun and unique touch that made the stay memorable. One thing to keep in mind: pack your patience for the elevators! They can be quite a wait, especially during busy times. Overall, a unique stay with great views, a convenient location, and wonderful staff."

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

10/10 Excellent

"Always love my stay at Rockefeller"

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very friendly, helpful and professional. Rooms were very clean. Would stay here again."

All Africa House

10/10 Excellent

"A great no-frills option in Cape Town. You will be at the UCT campus. Rooms are small but have everything you need. Note that there are units with shared bathroom."

Banksia Boutique

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely perfect! Beautiful room."

City Lodge Pinelands

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing team. Friendly staff. Clean rooms."

Inn Style Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Angie was extremely kind. Room was clean. Amenities good."

Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

8/10 Good

"Good facilities. Easy parking. Mr Nazier is courteous and his team puts in a great effort. Generally a central location if you have a private car. "

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Cape Town Science Centre

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

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Heart of Cape Town Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Heart of Cape Town Museum during your trip to Cape Town. Wander the seaside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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University of Cape Town

8.6/10 (181 reviews)

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Mowbray Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Cape Town at Mowbray Golf Club. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Old Biscuit Mill

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South African Astronomical Observatory?

South African Astronomical Observatory is located in a historic area of Cape Town known for its magnificent mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 50 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to South African Astronomical Observatory?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from South African Astronomical Observatory. Another good choice is Cape Town Micro Apartments, located just 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near South African Astronomical Observatory?

Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South African Astronomical Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South African Astronomical Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near South African Astronomical Observatory.

What can I see and do near South African Astronomical Observatory?

Study the collections at South African National Gallery, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa or Iziko South African Museum. Castle of Good Hope, District 6 and De Waal Park are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Artscape Theatre Centre, Magnet Theatre and Cape Town City Ballet.

How can I get to South African Astronomical Observatory?

Make your way to Observatory Station for metro transport. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for South African Astronomical Observatory hotels

1. Afton Safari Lodge

2. Medindi Manor

3. City Lodge Pinelands

4. Little Scotia Guest House

5. Neighbourgood Loop

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

7. All Africa House

8. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

9. Riverlodge Backpackers

10. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

11. Annex Lodge

12. Inn Style Guesthouse

13. Riverlands Sunbird Studio

14. Green Elephant Backpackers

15. V & A Backpackers

16. Room-relaxing Guest House in the Heart o

17. wex 1

18. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

19. Banksia Boutique

20. Brooklands House

Compare popular hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

Hotel Sky Cape Town

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

All Africa House

Banksia Boutique

City Lodge Pinelands

Inn Style Guesthouse

Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Other attractions near South African Astronomical Observatory

Magnet Theatre

Cape Town Science Centre

Heart of Cape Town Museum

University of Cape Town

Mowbray Golf Club

Old Biscuit Mill

What If The World

Cape Town City Ballet

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