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

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

1. Afton Safari Lodge

2.3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Bryan

SAR 363

SAR 427 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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

1.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Christian

SAR 545

SAR 627 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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.

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

3. City Lodge Pinelands

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Tarzan

SAR 295

SAR 343 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Little Scotia Guest House

2.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

SAR 311

SAR 358 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 courtyard with a covered seating area, brick buildings, and green artificial grass.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a cabinet.

5. All Africa House

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Clarissa

SAR 228

SAR 330 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a water dispenser.

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

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Marian

SAR 320

SAR 368 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a comfortable armchair, a small round table, and a desk with a chair.

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".

7. Neighbourgood Loop

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

kianna

SAR 298

SAR 342 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A white colonial-style building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a thatched roof.

8. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

SAR 428

SAR 497 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A gated entrance with a sign reading "Riverlodge Backpackers" and a "Reception" sign indicating the right of admission is reserved.

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

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

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 56

SAR 132 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a weight rack.

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

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

10. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

muhammad

SAR 297

SAR 344 total

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

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

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

11. Annex Lodge

0.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Olga

SAR 111

SAR 127 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A room with a white door, a blue wall, a wooden ceiling, a white dresser, a mirror, a window, and a hanging plant.

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.

12. Inn Style Guesthouse

3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

John

SAR 306

SAR 306 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 multi-story hotel with a central atrium, balconies, and a prominent signage.

A modern multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a flat roof.

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

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 387

SAR 387 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

A building with a white facade, arched windows, and a decorative balcony railing.

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

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

14. Green Elephant Backpackers

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Debora V

SAR 104

SAR 120 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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.

15. V & A Backpackers

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 132

SAR 151 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a painting, and a wardrobe.

A kitchen with a black countertop, a white pot with a plant, a white door, and a window.

A small, enclosed outdoor space with a wooden fence, a metal gate, and a large umbrella providing shade.

A kitchen with a central island, a built-in oven, and a window.

16. Room-relaxing Guest House in The Heart o

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 151

SAR 177 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 rooftop pool with a wooden deck and a cityscape view in the background.

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

17. wex 1

3.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 1,892

SAR 1,892 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

18. Golden Sands Escapes

2.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 6,503

SAR 7,612 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

A modern interior with a glass partition, a white sofa, and a lit fireplace.

19. Banksia Boutique

2.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Lynette

SAR 505

SAR 581 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

A spacious attic bedroom with a wooden floor, a large window, a vanity with a mirror, and a hanging bathrobe.

20. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Hendrik

SAR 1,013

SAR 1,175 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 6 reviews	View
Medindi Manor	9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
City Lodge Pinelands	9.0 Wonderful 267 reviews	View
Little Scotia Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 52 reviews	View
All Africa House	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

City Lodge Pinelands

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel. Superb friendly and efficient staff. Excellent room. Clean and well appointed. Will definitely recommend this hotel."

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"

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."

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. "

Garden Retreat - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Relaxing and chilling. Stunning accommodation and great hospitality. Pool was awesome and all staff were great and helpful. "

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Magnet Theatre

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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 travels in 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)

Walk around the campus at University of Cape Town during your stay in Cape Town. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the local tours.

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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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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 51 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 51 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 Atlantic Rail 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. Afton Safari Lodge

2. Medindi Manor

3. City Lodge Pinelands

4. Little Scotia Guest House

5. All Africa House

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

7. Neighbourgood Loop

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. Golden Sands Escapes

19. Banksia Boutique

20. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

City Lodge Pinelands

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

All Africa House

Inn Style Guesthouse

Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

Garden Retreat - Adults Only

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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