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A cozy outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, a wooden table, and hanging lights.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a brick wall, and a person grilling.

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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 370

SAR 433 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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.

2. Banksia Boutique

2.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Lynette

SAR 510

SAR 586 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a wall-mounted shelf.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern lighting, and a patterned carpet.

3. City Lodge Pinelands

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Tarzan

SAR 326

SAR 381 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase.

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies and large windows.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a water dispenser.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Gretchen

SAR 351

SAR 404 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 modern dining area with wooden tables and black-and-white patterned chairs, a flat-screen TV on the wall, and a large pillar.

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 234

SAR 337 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and skylight, furnished with sofas and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

6. Little Scotia Guest House

2.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

SAR 336

SAR 387 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A modern building with a sign reading "neighbourhood 113".

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

A modern reception area with a marble reception desk, a green sofa, and a potted plant.

7. Neighbourgood Loop

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

kianna

SAR 279

SAR 323 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and armchairs.

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

Jennifer

SAR 406

SAR 472 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a TV.

A covered outdoor area with potted plants, a wooden bench, and a door leading to another section.

A street with parked cars and a building with multiple storefronts, including OBZ CAFE.

A compact kitchen with a coffee maker, toaster, and microwave on the countertop, a dishwasher, and a small dining area with two chairs and a table.

9. Cape Town Micro Apartments

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Anonymous traveler

SAR 91

SAR 117 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

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

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.

10. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Alimon

SAR 254

SAR 301 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 pool table, wooden chairs, a mural, a refrigerator, and a sign about the ice maker.

A bar area with a sign reading "Savana Lounge Have You?" and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

11. 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 113

SAR 131 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, and a dining table. There are potted plants and artwork on the walls.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs.

12. Inn Style Guesthouse

3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

John

SAR 305

SAR 305 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, an oven, a microwave, and a sink.

13. Annex Lodge

0.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Olga

SAR 112

SAR 128 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern multi-story hotel with a central atrium, balconies, and a prominent signage.

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

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.

14. 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 403

SAR 403 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A wooden table with a dictionary, a leather sofa, and a wooden deck with a tree.

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

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

15. Green Elephant Backpackers

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Debora V

SAR 131

SAR 151 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A building with a grey exterior, a white decorative column, and a window with metal bars.

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

A courtyard with tiled flooring, a wooden fence, and a white column.

16. V & A Backpackers

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 101

SAR 116 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

A kitchen with a central island, a built-in oven, 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 black countertop, a white pot with a plant, a white door, and a window.

17. Room-relaxing Guest House in The Heart o

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 166

SAR 192 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A multi-level indoor space with a central open area surrounded by seating and greenery.

A rooftop pool with a wooden deck and a cityscape view in the background.

A modern multi-story hotel with a prominent 'LEA' sign on the facade, featuring balconies and large windows.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, two patterned pillows, a small table, and a patterned rug.

18. wex 1

3.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 1,892

SAR 1,892 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden dining table set outdoors with chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a window, a lamp, and a view of mountains.

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.

19. Medindi Manor

1.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Christian

SAR 537

SAR 620 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A large white house with a covered porch, a swing, and a dining area with white furniture.

20. Brooklands House

2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Nicholas

SAR 362

SAR 419 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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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
Banksia Boutique	9.6 Exceptional 80 reviews	View
City Lodge Pinelands	9.0 Wonderful 269 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside	8.8 Excellent 439 reviews	View
All Africa House	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"%th time I stay. Always same good staff. Good and clean rooms. Excellent location. Sometime complicated to park but we always get it sorted. Great breakfast and restaurant/bar stays open till 2 am!!! This is amazing."

Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, central location"

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

8/10 Good

"Breakfast and dinner were both delicious. Covered rooftop pool is small but warm in the middle of a bar/meeting up space. In the room there are limited plug ins and towel hooks, but the bed is comfortable and the mini fridge is a decent size. Staff were eager to help."

City Lodge Pinelands

8/10 Good

"Had a great stay. The airport shuttle is quite costly (was quoted R520) so ended up Ubering. The food from the kitchen is really good and worth the try. The breakfast is only available from 6:30am. All in all, I enjoyed my stay. The staff is friendly and the rooms are really clean."

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was in excellent conditions. The staff was very friendly and the service was excellent. I would stay again."

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were friendly and helpful, setting was convenient, room was clean and comfortable, and breakfast buffet delicious."

Afton Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff, very quiet, friendly, warm and cozy, great location."

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."

Little Scotia Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Great location near UCT, clean modern comfortable rooms, very helpful staff, nice shower, nice breakfast. Only two very minor complaints: the internet in my room was unreliable (though better in my friend’s room), and I wished there were conditioner besides shampoo. Otherwise, perfect!"

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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. Banksia Boutique

3. City Lodge Pinelands

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

5. All Africa House

6. Little Scotia Guest House

7. Neighbourgood Loop

8. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

9. Cape Town Micro Apartments

10. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

11. Riverlodge Backpackers

12. Inn Style Guesthouse

13. Annex Lodge

14. Riverlands Sunbird Studio

15. Green Elephant Backpackers

16. V & A Backpackers

17. Room-relaxing Guest House in The Heart o

18. wex 1

19. Medindi Manor

20. Brooklands House

Compare popular hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

Taj Cape Town

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

City Lodge Pinelands

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

Afton Safari Lodge

All Africa House

Little Scotia Guest House

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

Cape Town City Ballet

Baxter Theatre Centre

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