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Basic Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

1. Medindi Manor

1.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Christian

SAR 530

SAR 614 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

2. City Lodge Pinelands

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Tarzan

SAR 290

SAR 336 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

2 outdoor pools, open 8 AM to 8 PM, sun loungers

3. Little Scotia Guest House

2.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

SAR 318

SAR 366 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

Executive Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

4. All Africa House

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Clarissa

SAR 234

SAR 338 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sep - 30 Sep

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Marian

SAR 409

SAR 470 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

6. Neighbourgood Loop

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

kianna

SAR 236

SAR 272 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils

7. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

SAR 379

SAR 441 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

Apartment | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Apartment | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

8. Cape Town Micro Apartments

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Anonymous traveler

SAR 99

SAR 126 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower

9. Riverlodge Backpackers

1.2 km 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

SAR 55

SAR 132 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

10. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

muhammad

SAR 304

SAR 353 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

Honeymoon Quadruple Room | View from room

Honeymoon Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

11. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Hendrik

SAR 934

SAR 1,083 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

Standard Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Family Room | Shared kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, stovetop

12. Annex Lodge

0.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Olga

SAR 104

SAR 121 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

Deluxe Studio, Balcony, Courtyard View | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

13. Riverlands Sunbird Studio

0.3 km 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

SAR 405

SAR 405 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

14. Green Elephant Backpackers

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Debora V

SAR 96

SAR 112 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Economy Shared Dormitory, Patio, City View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

Economy Shared Dormitory, Patio, City View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

15. V & A Backpackers

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 135

SAR 155 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sep - 30 Sep

Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Mountain View | Exterior

Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Mountain View | Interior

16. Room-relaxing Guest House in the Heart o

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 164

SAR 191 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

17. wex 1

3.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 1,892

SAR 1,892 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sep - 30 Sep

18. Golden Sands Escapes

2.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 6,693

SAR 8,702 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sep - 30 Sep

19. Banksia Boutique

2.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Danielle

SAR 576

SAR 663 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sep - 30 Sep

Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

20. Inn Style Guesthouse

3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

John

SAR 313

SAR 313 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
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
All Africa House	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside	8.8 Excellent 437 reviews	View

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

8/10 Good

"The check in was not accurate i had to complain after i was given a single room for 3 people with one bed when i had booked an appartment with 3 rooms and 3 beds."

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Bathroom could be cleaner especially the shower"

Hotel Sky Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"nice central location, nice property with good amenities but was overcrowded when we were staying there so couldn't use the gym or swimming pool much. nice breakfast buffet."

Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome stay, highly recommended"

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."

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

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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)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Old Biscuit Mill during your visit to Cape Town. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.

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What If The World

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Cape Town City Ballet

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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, check out the 50 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveler 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 will I be able to find near South African Astronomical Observatory?

Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodations 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 bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to South African Astronomical Observatory.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South African Astronomical Observatory?

For more information about updating your stay near South African Astronomical Observatory or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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 transit. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for South African Astronomical Observatory hotels

1. Medindi Manor

2. City Lodge Pinelands

3. Little Scotia Guest House

4. All Africa House

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

6. Neighbourgood Loop

7. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

8. Cape Town Micro Apartments

9. Riverlodge Backpackers

10. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

11. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

12. Annex Lodge

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. Golden Sands Escapes

19. Banksia Boutique

20. Inn Style Guesthouse

Compare popular hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

Hotel Sky Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

All Africa House

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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