Be intrigued by these innovative and very different places to stay

Tick them off your list and explore the Western Cape with our pick of budget getaways and affordable escapes that cost less than R550pp per night

Why? Because you get more bang for your buck with low-season specials

Ideal base for stylish travels (and business if desired)

Plush hotels lead down to convenient coworking offices and bedecked lounges

A selection of places to stay in one of Cape Town’s most charming central sub-districts

... but won’t hurt your holiday budget

Famous harbour views and the canal cruise that goes through the property – an ideal location for business and leisure

Wind down against the backdrop of breathtaking sea views at aha Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel

A monthly growing sneak peek into the lavish things to do and luxury lifestyle of the Mother City’s elite visitors

Newly renovated, pet-friendly rooms and a vegan menu, plus: the famous rooftop bar still at the Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore

Simple, sophisticated luxury sans the stuffiness  

A selection of things to do along the Atlantic Seaboard in Cape Town

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence on Riebeek Street, Cape Town gives visitors a chance to live in the lap of luxury and still be where all the city action is

Layovers, early check-out and late check-ins come with many hassles. Here’s why baggage should not be one of them

On a shoestring: the good and unique affordable accommodation options in the Mother City and surrounds

Closer to the beach than any other backpackers in Cape Town, you’re in for a unique and memorable stay at African Soul Surfer  

13 Unique rooms, live music and good food every day, late breakfast, mountain views and every Cape Town adventure in easy reach – use promo code "CAPETOWNMAG" when booking to get the winter special deal

Temporarily closed: Sea Point’s iconic hotel, the Ritz, has been upgraded to reflect a charming, modern aesthetic

Breakfast by specially trained “egg-spert” chefs, 38 gourmet milkshakes, free parking (in the CBD) and an urban-chic communal space where meeting new people is easy

As if you needed any

This state-of-the-art Southern Suburbs lodging pioneers the ‘NexGen’ concept of accommodation

A comfy stay inside a national heritage site at ONOMO Hotel in Cape Town

Experience serenity and tranquility within the hustle and bustle of Cape Town’s CBD at this intimate boutique hotel.

As the first backpackers in South Africa, this hip multi-award winning hostel is still leading the pack

Cape Town accommodation that combines Victorian charm and modern convenience 

With world-class accommodation and function facilities, this new contemporary space is set to break travelling boundaries and transcend convention

We sized up the Cape Town hostel giving new meaning to the phrase home away from home

The high life’s within reach at this exquisite Cape Town holiday accommodation

Street art; a powerful tool for urban communication

Boasting the world’s only designer rooftop caravan park and a peppering of offbeat attributes, this city centre accommodation hotspot aims to inject a bit of fun back into your standard overnight stay.

Join the circus at Long Street’s top party hostel

Pretty in pink: life’s peachy at the Mother City’s most iconic luxury accommodation

"It’s for those people who want to feel the flavour of Africa"

An inner-city experience without the hustle and bustle

A room with view

Location, location, location

The best way to experience township life in South Africa