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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 spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with patterned chairs.

1. Afton Safari Lodge

2.3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Bryan

SAR 372

SAR 436 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A neatly made bed with white bedding and two decorative pillows with a nature and architecture print. There are two bedside tables with lamps, each having a striped lampshade. The room has a simple, clean design with a light-colored headboard and walls.

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

A covered porch with two wicker chairs, white columns, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

2. Banksia Boutique

2.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Lynette

SAR 513

SAR 590 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A patio area with outdoor seating, a pool, and a stone wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo in a landscaped area.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

3. City Lodge Pinelands

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Tarzan

SAR 304

SAR 354 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A courtyard with a covered seating area, brick buildings, and green artificial grass.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wardrobe.

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

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, and window with blinds.

4. All Africa House

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Clarissa

SAR 217

SAR 322 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, a blue planter wall, and various plants.

A bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A buffet area with a variety of food items including pastries, bread, and condiments.

5. Little Scotia Guest House

2.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

SAR 339

SAR 389 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "DoubleTree" sign, featuring a modern architectural design with balconies and a parking area in the foreground.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A dining area with a tufted leather sofa, a table set with a placemat, a glass of water, a wine glass, cutlery, and a napkin.

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Pamela

SAR 379

SAR 436 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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".

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

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 252

SAR 290 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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 362

SAR 420 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

A hallway with a white door marked 106, a potted plant, and a number 107 sign on the wall.

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a mirror, and a small desk with a chair.

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 98

SAR 124 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a hotel building with balconies.

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies and a clear sky.

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 288

SAR 339 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A weathered sign with the text "RIVERLODE BACKPACKERS" in a garden setting.

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a zebra-patterned wall, and a small painting.

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

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 58

SAR 144 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

A pool with a covered area featuring a door and windows, surrounded by plants and flowers.

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

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

12. Inn Style Guesthouse

3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

John

SAR 307

SAR 307 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a wooden cabinet, and a colorful painting on the wall.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting of a sunset over water.

A neatly made bed with a white and blue checkered throw blanket, a white pillow, and a teal pillow.

13. Annex Lodge

0.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Olga

SAR 112

SAR 129 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An aerial view of a hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating areas, and landscaped gardens.

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

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a washing machine, a bed with a headboard, and a bedside table.

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 369

SAR 369 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A building with a white exterior, a balcony with a railing, and a flag.

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. Green Elephant Backpackers

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Debora V

SAR 109

SAR 126 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a bidet.

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

16. V & A Backpackers

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 120

SAR 138 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A bed with green bedding, a red throw, and a remote control on it.

A giraffe walking in a grassy field with trees and hills in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

A reception desk with a marble top, a printer, a wooden cabinet, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

17. Room-relaxing Guest House in The Heart o

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 162

SAR 188 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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

A neatly made bed with white linens and teal pillows, a white headboard with a textured pattern, and a bedside table with a lamp.

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

18. wex 1

3.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 1,891

SAR 1,891 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

19. Golden Sands Escapes

2.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 6,513

SAR 7,636 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A potted succulent plant with a cactus in a terracotta pot by a pool.

A building with a large tree branch in the foreground, a mountain in the background, and a building facade with architectural details.

A well-lit bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a round wooden table with a plant.

20. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Hendrik

SAR 1,070

SAR 1,234 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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
Banksia Boutique	9.6 Exceptional 80 reviews	View
City Lodge Pinelands	9.0 Wonderful 268 reviews	View
All Africa House	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View
Little Scotia Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 52 reviews	View

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely service and catering to my families needs. Rooms were amazing. Great checking in and assistance from shameez. Appreciated staffs extra mile"

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."

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."

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!"

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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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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Cape Town City Ballet

You can enjoy a show at Cape Town City Ballet during your trip to Cape Town. Stroll along the seaside or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Baxter Theatre Centre

Get tickets for a show at Baxter Theatre Centre, a storied theater in Cape Town. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its local tours.

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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. All Africa House

5. Little Scotia Guest House

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

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. Golden Sands Escapes

20. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

Taj Cape Town

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

Afton Safari Lodge

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

All Africa House

Little Scotia Guest House

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

Cape Town City Ballet

Baxter Theatre Centre

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