The Best Hotels Closest to University of Cape Town in Cape Town for 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for University of Cape Town hotels

A balcony with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, a patterned rug, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and large windows with a view of greenery.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a variety of plants and trees.

1. On Pinewood Guest House

3.1 km from University of Cape Town

christopher

NT$2,913

NT$2,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 km from University of Cape Town

Christian

NT$4,739

NT$5,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A room with a large window, a sofa with cushions, and a view of mountains.

A room with a white sofa, a wicker side table, and a view of a lush green landscape through large windows.

A backyard with a swimming pool, a swan float, and a patio area with chairs and tables.

A dining area with a table set for two, featuring plates of fruit, a vase of flowers, and a pitcher of juice.

3. Riversong Guest House

2.9 km from University of Cape Town

Robert

NT$6,290

NT$7,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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 hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, a staircase, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

4. Little Scotia Guest House

1.1 km from University of Cape Town

Paul

NT$2,705

NT$3,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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 conference room with a long table and chairs, white walls, and a carpeted floor.

5. All Africa House

1.1 km from University of Cape Town

Clarissa

NT$1,984

NT$2,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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.

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

6. City Lodge Pinelands

1.9 km from University of Cape Town

Tarzan

NT$2,925

NT$3,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

A modern bar area with a glass counter, seating, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

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.

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

2.1 km from University of Cape Town

Marian

NT$3,128

NT$3,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel entrance with a paved driveway, parked cars, and a mountain backdrop.

A modern lobby with red sofas, a bar area, and a stone wall.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a patterned floor, a reception area, and a seating area with a red sofa.

A buffet area with various breads and pastries displayed in baskets.

8. Southern Sun Newlands

2.9 km from University of Cape Town

kofi

NT$2,905

NT$3,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

9. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

1.1 km from University of Cape Town

Paul

NT$3,259

NT$3,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue armchair, a small round table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror with a lighted frame.

A modern building with a sign reading "neighbourhood" on the rooftop.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

10. Neighbourgood Newlands

3 km from University of Cape Town

Christopher

NT$1,587

NT$1,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

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

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

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

11. Riverlodge Backpackers

2 km from University of Cape Town

"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

NT$506

NT$1,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

12. Banksia Boutique

0.8 km from University of Cape Town

Lynette

NT$4,896

NT$5,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, an oven, a microwave, and a sink.

13. Annex Lodge

2.6 km from University of Cape Town

Olga

NT$964

NT$1,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spacious lobby with a curved reception desk, a staircase with wooden railings, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony.

A spacious living area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

14. J&T Cape Lodge by ETM

3.2 km from University of Cape Town

Gebreegziabher

NT$918

NT$1,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

15. Riverlands Sunbird Studio

1.8 km from University of Cape Town

"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

NT$3,519

NT$3,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

16. Green Elephant Backpackers

1.4 km from University of Cape Town

Debora V

NT$909

NT$1,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

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

17. V & A Backpackers

2.2 km from University of Cape Town

NT$1,144

NT$1,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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.

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

18. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

2.9 km from University of Cape Town

muhammad

NT$2,583

NT$3,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

19. Room-relaxing Guest House in the Heart o

2.6 km from University of Cape Town

NT$1,498

NT$1,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

20. Brooklands House

0.9 km from University of Cape Town

Nicholas

NT$3,324

NT$3,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to University of Cape Town

Property	Property class	Guest rating
On Pinewood Guest House	9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Medindi Manor	9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Riversong Guest House	9.6 Exceptional 57 reviews	View
Little Scotia Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 52 reviews	View
All Africa House	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View

Top University of Cape Town Hotel Reviews

Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"Great value and quality"

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

10/10 Excellent

"Always love my stay at Rockefeller"

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"It was an excellent hotel. Very helpful and friendly staff."

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very friendly, helpful and professional. Rooms were very clean. Would stay here again."

Vineyard Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property! Lovely staff, will 100% be staying here again in future visits to Cape Town. The breakfast buffet offering is truly excellent."

Southern Sun Newlands

10/10 Excellent

"Our favorite hotel in Cape Town. The breakfast is the best I've ever had at a hotel--and I've traveled a lot! The staff is unbelievably kind and helpful. We always feel so at home here. Love it!"

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!"

Banksia Boutique

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely perfect! Beautiful room."

City Lodge Pinelands

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing team. Friendly staff. Clean rooms."

Other attractions near University of Cape Town

Rhodes Memorial

You can learn about the history of Cape Town with a trip to Rhodes Memorial. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the local tours.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

Cape Town Science Centre

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cape Town Science Centre during your trip to Cape Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

See properties

Magnet Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Magnet Theatre during your trip to Cape Town. Make time for the shops and local tours in this romantic area.

See properties

Groote Schuur Estate

You can browse the exhibits at Groote Schuur Estate, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cape Town. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its local tours.

See properties

South African Astronomical Observatory

Enjoy an outing to South African Astronomical Observatory during your stay in Cape Town. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the local tours.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Cape Town?

University of Cape Town is located in an area of Cape Town known for its beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 28 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near University of Cape Town?

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 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University of Cape Town. Other good options within a short distance include Banksia Boutique and Cape Town Micro Apartments.

How many hotels will I find close to University of Cape Town?

Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Cape Town.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Cape Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near University of Cape Town.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Cape Town?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near University of Cape Town, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near University of Cape Town?

You'll want to browse the collections at South African National Gallery, Iziko South African Museum, and Bo Kaap Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Castle of Good Hope, District 6, and De Waal Park. You can catch a show at Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town City Ballet, and Baxter Theatre Centre.

How can I get to University of Cape Town?

Head over to Mowbray Station for metro transit. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

Find hotels near University of Cape Town, Cape Town from NT$1,045

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for University of Cape Town hotels

1. On Pinewood Guest House

2. Medindi Manor

3. Riversong Guest House

4. Little Scotia Guest House

5. All Africa House

6. City Lodge Pinelands

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

8. Southern Sun Newlands

9. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

10. Neighbourgood Newlands

11. Riverlodge Backpackers

12. Banksia Boutique

13. Annex Lodge

14. J&T Cape Lodge by ETM

15. Riverlands Sunbird Studio

16. Green Elephant Backpackers

17. V & A Backpackers

18. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

19. Room-relaxing Guest House in the Heart o

20. Brooklands House

Compare popular hotels close to University of Cape Town

Top University of Cape Town Hotel Reviews

Taj Cape Town

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

Vineyard Hotel

Southern Sun Newlands

Little Scotia Guest House

Banksia Boutique

City Lodge Pinelands

Other attractions near University of Cape Town

Rhodes Memorial

Cape Town City Ballet

Baxter Theatre Centre

Heart of Cape Town Museum

Cape Town Science Centre

Magnet Theatre

Groote Schuur Estate

South African Astronomical Observatory

Frequently asked questions