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

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

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

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 373

SAR 438 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a table, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

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

2. Inn Style Guesthouse

3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

John

SAR 308

SAR 308 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 City Lodge Hotel sign with a mountain view in the background.

3. City Lodge Pinelands

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Tarzan

SAR 305

SAR 355 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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

4. All Africa House

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Clarissa

SAR 217

SAR 323 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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.

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 340

SAR 391 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 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 reception area with a marble reception desk, a green sofa, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the cityscape through floor-to-ceiling windows.

6. Neighbourgood Loop

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

kianna

SAR 300

SAR 344 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 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.

7. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Jennifer

SAR 524

SAR 608 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

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

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.

8. Cape Town Micro Apartments

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Anonymous traveler

SAR 98

SAR 125 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a reception desk, and a well-lit ceiling with recessed lighting.

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

9. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

muhammad

SAR 255

SAR 300 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 113

SAR 130 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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 wooden staircase leading to a glass-enclosed area with a hot tub.

12. Banksia Boutique

2.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Lynette

SAR 514

SAR 591 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 rooftop pool area with a view of a mountain, wooden deck, and modern buildings.

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

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling light fixture.

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 384

SAR 384 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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.

14. Green Elephant Backpackers

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Debora V

SAR 129

SAR 149 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 courtyard with tiled flooring, a wooden fence, and a white column.

A beach with people sunbathing and a mountain in the background.

15. V & A Backpackers

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 102

SAR 117 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 brick-textured island, a teal wall, and a colorful artwork above the cabinets.

16. Room-relaxing Guest House in The Heart o

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 166

SAR 192 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 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 1,891

SAR 1,891 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

18. Golden Sands Escapes

2.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

SAR 6,457

SAR 7,584 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

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

19. Medindi Manor

1.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Christian

SAR 515

SAR 598 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a small table.

20. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Hendrik

SAR 1,062

SAR 1,226 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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
Inn Style Guesthouse	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
City Lodge Pinelands	9.0 Wonderful 269 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

"A very beautiful property. Everything that is expected of Taj group. Terrific breakfast and had a wonderful dinner at the Bombay brasserie"

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

10/10 Excellent

"Liked the location in Cape Town central. Worth the money and a good stay."

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."

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!"

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University of Cape Town

8.6/10 (181 reviews)

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Mowbray Golf Club

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Old Biscuit Mill

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

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Baxter Theatre Centre

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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. Inn Style Guesthouse

3. City Lodge Pinelands

4. All Africa House

5. Little Scotia Guest House

6. Neighbourgood Loop

7. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

8. Cape Town Micro Apartments

9. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

10. Riverlodge Backpackers

11. Annex Lodge

12. Banksia Boutique

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. Medindi Manor

20. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

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

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

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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