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Cape Town Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Attractions & Itinerary | Trip.com
About Cape Town
Recommended trip: 3–5 day(s)
Recommended trip: 3–5 day(s)
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Cape Town? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Table Mountain
4.8
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400 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Cape of Good Hope
4.7
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489 Reviews
Natural scenery
Beaches and shores
Boulders Beach
4.7
/5
339 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Bo-Kaap
4.9
/5
44 Reviews
Duiker Island
4.7
/5
204 Reviews
Beaches and shores
Boat tour
Camps Bay Beach
5.0
/5
33 Reviews
Beaches and shores
Cape Point
4.8
/5
51 Reviews
Natural scenery
Twelve Apostles
4.8
/5
50 Reviews
Mountain climbing
V&A Waterfront
5.0
/5
83 Reviews
Boat tour
Night view
Chapman's Peak Drive
4.8
/5
41 Reviews
Castle of Good Hope
4.4
/5
38 Reviews
Historic landmark
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
4.8
/5
95 Reviews
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Cape Town, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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ONOMO Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
4.3
/5
44 Reviews
Onomo Hotel Cape Town – Inn on the Square
4.2
/5
130 Reviews
ONOMO Hotel Cape Town Foreshore
4.6
/5
75 Reviews
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
4.8
/5
54 Reviews
Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers
4.3
/5
56 Reviews
Blaauwberg Beach Hotel
4.5
/5
82 Reviews
Pullman Cape Town City Centre
4.5
/5
74 Reviews
The Rockefeller Hotel by Newmark
4.4
/5
63 Reviews
The Cellars-Hohenort
4.7
/5
75 Reviews
Protea Hotel Cape Town Durbanville
4.1
/5
32 Reviews
Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore
4.5
/5
49 Reviews
Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
4.5
/5
113 Reviews
What to eat
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La Colombe Restaurant
4.5
/5
18 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €19/person
Jack@SKYE Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
4.3
/5
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Barbecue
Avg. €7/person
The Nines by Kove Collection
3.8
/5
6 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €29/person
Morii
4.3
/5
7 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. €13/person
Bombay Brasserie
4.0
/5
7 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €24/person
Quay Four Restaurant
4.3
/5
7 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Avg. €24/person
Reverie Social Table
4.3
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €50/person
Bistro Sixteen82
3.8
/5
5 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €13/person
Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €66/person
Chinchilla by Kove Collection
4.0
/5
7 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Sea view
Avg. €13/person
City Grill Steakhouse
4.5
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. €24/person
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Top 20 Premium Hotels in Cape Town
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Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel
9.9
/5
55 Reviews
21 Nettleton
9.5
/5
23 Reviews
Morea House, Autograph Collection
9.2
/5
20 Reviews
The Cellars-Hohenort
9.4
/5
75 Reviews
Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
9.0
/5
68 Reviews
Queen Victoria Hotel by Newmark
9.2
/5
45 Reviews
Dock House Boutique Hotel and Spa by Newmark
9.4
/5
36 Reviews
Compass House Boutique Hotel - Adults Only
9.5
/5
31 Reviews
Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
9.0
/5
113 Reviews
Future Found Sanctuary in Hout Bay by Newmark
9.5
/5
24 Reviews
The Westin Cape Town
9.3
/5
88 Reviews
The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by Newmark
8.9
/5
9 Reviews
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Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
8.9
/5
45 Reviews
President Hotel Cape Town
8.5
/5
120 Reviews
Victoria & Alfred Hotel by Newmark
8.8
/5
109 Reviews
Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
8.1
/5
57 Reviews
AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
8.9
/5
53 Reviews
The Bay Hotel
9.0
/5
96 Reviews
Terra by O'Two Hotels - Mouille Point, Cape Town
8.8
/5
43 Reviews
The Winchester Hotel by Newmark
9.3
/5
71 Reviews
The Commodore Hotel
8.9
/5
123 Reviews
Romney Park Luxury Apartments by the Stay Collection
9.1
/5
41 Reviews
Southern Sun the Cullinan
9.0
/5
79 Reviews
Lawhill Luxury Apartments by TPF
9.0
/5
58 Reviews
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Delaire Graff Lodges and Spa
9.4
/5
16 Reviews
Leeu Estates
9.4
/5
39 Reviews
La Residence
9.4
/5
35 Reviews
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
9.5
/5
41 Reviews
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Asara Wine Estate & Hotel
9.2
/5
46 Reviews
Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa by Dream Resorts
8.5
/5
72 Reviews
Protea Hotel Franschhoek
9.0
/5
68 Reviews
Franschhoek Boutique Hotel - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
8.8
/5
59 Reviews
Harbour House Hotel
8.7
/5
42 Reviews
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Webersburg
9.1
/5
50 Reviews
Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa
9.3
/5
51 Reviews
De Kloof Heritage Estate Hotel and Wellness
8.8
/5
30 Reviews
Schoone Oordt Country House
9.6
/5
53 Reviews
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Webersburg
9.1
/5
50 Reviews
Clouds Estate
9.3
/5
76 Reviews
The Light House Boutique Suites
10.0
/5
17 Reviews
Akademie Street Boutique Hotel
9.9
/5
57 Reviews
Galenia Estate
9.1
/5
14 Reviews
De Kloof Heritage Estate Hotel and Wellness
8.8
/5
30 Reviews
Ludus Magnus Boutique Hotel
9.5
/5
25 Reviews
Holden Manz Country House
9.4
/5
60 Reviews
Maison Cabrière - Boutique Suites
10.0
/5
40 Reviews
Kilima Franschhoek
9.5
/5
9 Reviews
Villa Venusta Luxury Guesthouse - Solar Power
9.4
/5
25 Reviews
Lavender Manor Guest Lodge
9.1
/5
44 Reviews
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Asara Wine Estate & Hotel
9.2
/5
46 Reviews
Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa
9.3
/5
51 Reviews
Majeka House
8.1
/5
56 Reviews
Lanzerac Hotel & Spa
9.3
/5
54 Reviews
Angala
9.3
/5
17 Reviews
Santé Wellness Retreat & Spa
8.6
/5
14 Reviews
Grande Roche Hotel
9.0
/5
74 Reviews
Franschhoek Country House & Villas
9.2
/5
49 Reviews
Mont Rochelle Hotel and Vineyard
9.7
/5
59 Reviews
Le Petit Manoir Boutique Hotel
9.4
/5
25 Reviews
Le Quartier Francais
9.3
/5
58 Reviews
Arabella Hotel Golf & Spa
8.8
/5
67 Reviews
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Spier Hotel and Wine Farm
9.4
/5
54 Reviews
The Devon Valley Hotel
8.7
/5
47 Reviews
Southern Sun de Wagen
9.1
/5
66 Reviews
Oude Werf Hotel
9.2
/5
66 Reviews
Boschendal Farm Estate
9.4
/5
66 Reviews
La Paris Estate
9.0
/5
12 Reviews
Franschhoek Hotel
9.1
/5
68 Reviews
Last Word Franschhoek
9.6
/5
59 Reviews
Protea Hotel Franschhoek
9.0
/5
68 Reviews
Chapter House Boutique Hotel by the Living Journey Collection
9.4
/5
69 Reviews
La Cotte Forest Cottages
9.3
/5
13 Reviews
L'Ermitage - Franschhoek Chateau & Villas
8.4
/5
64 Reviews
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Albie Bailey ART Gallery and Clementina Ceramics
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Cape Town Science Centre
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Llandudno Beach
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Kite Surf School
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DF Contemporary
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Signal Hill
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Africa Twin Adventures
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The Cape Gallery
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Foxy Beach
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Noordhoek Beach
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Muizenberg Beach
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South African Jewish Museum
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Hout Bay Harbour
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Flagstone Winery
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Platboom Beach
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Adrenalised Boardsports
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Hi5 Tandem Paragliding
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Bikini Beach
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Every Nation Baxter
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New Apostolic Church Protea Park Congregation
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Pienaar Park
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Manenberg Mosque
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Missio Dei
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Tsoga Park
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Perm Gardens Baptist Church.
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