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Hippo Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
This stylish hotel near Greenmarket Square offers the perfect blend of history and modern comfort, with staff ready to share their Cape Town expertise

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Hippo Boutique Hotel, steps from Greenmarket Square, offers a sophisticated base with practical amenities. Enjoy the outdoor pool, handle business at the center, or start your day with a cooked-to-order breakfast. Get personalized tour recommendations from the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Apartment | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (BF) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room (BF)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room With Balcony | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Standard Room With Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town, Hippo Boutique Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Bloubergstrand Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Iziko South African Museum. Snorkeling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ziplining and skydiving nearby. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
Map
5-9 Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • South African Museum and Planetarium which includes heritage architecture
    Iziko South African Museum
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bree Street
    Bree Street
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Long Street
    Long Street
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Long Street
    Greenmarket Square
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kloof Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station
    4 min drive
  • Cape Town Station
    7 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kloof Street House
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • Unfiltered On Kloof
    3 min walk
  • Yours Truly
    2 min walk
  • Blondie
    2 min walk

About this property

Hippo Boutique Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near Castle of Good Hope
Located close to Iziko South African Museum and Greenmarket Square, Hippo Boutique Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, car rentals on site, and a business center. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby health club, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A billiards/pool table, 1 meeting room, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Hippo Boutique Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as free international calls and air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchenettes, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured self parking on site (ZAR 70 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 140 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 140 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Secured self parking fee: ZAR 70 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hippo Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hippo Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for ZAR 70 per day.

What time is check-in at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hippo Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 650 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hippo Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this boutique hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Iziko South African Museum and Greenmarket Square. Castle of Good Hope is 1.3 mi (2 km) away. Cape Town Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hippo Boutique Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 400 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room very helpful staff, great breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly stuff, nice room with big balcony. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was a delight , accommodating staff and clean and nice room with god standard. Also the concept with vouchers for breakfast was a good thing
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really happy with our stay,Beds were really comfortable,Staff were so friendly and the options for breakfast in the surrounding cafes was an excellent touch,Will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for the price

Clean and comfy in a great area surrounded by restaurants and bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location. Quiet yet close to many restaurants and clubs. Would stay again/
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stop over

One night stay before we returned to the UK Would recommend as it’s in a bustling area but felt safe. Mexican restaurant/bar next door is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super central, easy to walk to many bars, restaurants, cafes and links for easy transport. Rooms were massive with lots of space, great kitchenette offering was very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in a good location

The reception staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a nice location, near a small shopping centre and restaurants. We appreciated the large bathroom and kitchenette with a microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is what always makes my experience. Just really great people!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this property. The hotel itself is wonderful, we loved our spacious room and the staff was incredible, always ready to help and make our stay as pleasant as possible. The property is in a very popular area, lots of night life, if you are early to bed, we recommend requesting a room away from the front of the hotel, which can be noisy. Great breakfast offered in a three different restaurants very close, plus an amazing amount of good restaurants in general. We highly recommend the property.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on Kloof Street with variety of dining options. Walking distance to downtown, Long Street, museums and Company's Garden. Waterfront and Table Mountain Cable car is short Uber drive away. Fat Cactus bar (below hotel) is great place for a evening drink upon coming back from the tours. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked my large room that had an unexpectedly beautiful view of Table Mountain. I adored, Sharon, at the front desk. She helped me enormously.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, super informative and helpful. Lovely hotel with clean and stylish rooms. Located in a fun area which meant it was quite noisy at night. The light switches need a rethink. Even the guy working there had trouble figuring them out. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

J Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place, but some false descriptions

Nice place in a great location. A couple of caveats - the hotel's description states that standard rooms have a balcony. Okay, but it's only about 9 inches wide. Perhaps enough for a smoker standing sideways, but not what one a expects for a balcony. Also, the description on Hotels.com states that they have 3 restaurants and 5 bars. Not so, although there are restaurants on each side of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big modern room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sakhiwo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachanobol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Cape Town

Nice little hotel just off Kloof Street. The front desk staff were exceptional and very helpful. They made the difference in turning our vacation week into a wonderful and enjoyable adventure.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and reliable staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness
Limited services
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Unterkunft in cooler Gegend, viele Restaurants liegen fußläufig um das Hotel verteilt und die Gegend ist prinzipiell ziemlich sicher
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente em todos os sentidos

Hotel excelente. Na melhor localização possível se CapeTown, ao lado de bares e restaurantes. Hotel limpo e muito bem decorado. Nosso quarto com pé direito duplo e cozinha completa era um espetáculo. Definitivamente um excelente hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tout est ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel à la hauteur de ses quatre etoiles

Séjour fantastique merci au personnel qui est courtois efficace et souriant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024