Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Cape Town
The 4 areas worth basing yourself in Cape Town, South Africa — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with City Bowl.
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Top pick
City Bowl
Central, bowls between Table Mountain and the harbour.
11 min walk from center
#2
V&A Waterfront
Tourist-friendly, restaurants, the Two Oceans Aquarium.
2.3 km from center
#3
Camps Bay
Beach + Twelve Apostles backdrop — postcard Cape Town.
5.1 km from center
#4
Bo-Kaap
Colorful houses, Cape Malay culture, the most photographed street.
18 min walk from center
Getting around
Rent a car or use Uber; Cape Town’s public transit isn’t tourist-friendly.
Self-drive is doable for confident drivers (left-hand-drive country). Don’t walk between Camps Bay and town at night.