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

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.

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

1. Afton Safari Lodge

2.3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Sergey

NT$3,306

NT$3,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A large, white, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn with trimmed bushes.

2. Banksia Boutique

2.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Lynette

NT$4,922

NT$5,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

3. City Lodge Pinelands

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Christian

NT$2,926

NT$3,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

4. Little Scotia Guest House

2.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

NT$2,762

NT$3,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

5. All Africa House

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Clarissa

NT$1,994

NT$2,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

NT$1,666

NT$1,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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 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.

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Marian

NT$2,412

NT$2,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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.

8. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

NT$2,950

NT$3,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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 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.

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

9. Cape Town Micro Apartments

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Anonymous traveler

NT$846

NT$1,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

muhammad

NT$2,580

NT$2,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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.

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

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

NT$508

NT$1,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

A spacious attic bedroom with a wooden floor, a large window, a vanity with a mirror, and a hanging bathrobe.

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

12. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Hendrik

NT$8,417

NT$9,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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

13. Annex Lodge

0.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Olga

NT$964

NT$1,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

NT$3,520

NT$3,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A rustic bar setting with wooden furniture and a thatched ceiling.

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.

15. Green Elephant Backpackers

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Debora V

NT$915

NT$1,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

16. V & A Backpackers

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

NT$1,144

NT$1,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A kitchen with a brick-textured island, a teal wall, and a colorful artwork above the cabinets.

A kitchen with a central island, a built-in oven, and a window.

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

NT$1,507

NT$1,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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

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

A neatly made bed with a patterned headboard, a teal pillow, and a rolled white towel.

18. wex 1

3.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

NT$15,936

NT$15,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

19. Inn Style Guesthouse

3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

John

NT$2,894

NT$2,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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 garden pathway leading to a building with a white facade and a red roof.

20. Medindi Manor

1.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Christian

NT$4,740

NT$5,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Compare popular hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Afton Safari Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Banksia Boutique	9.6 Exceptional 80 reviews	View
City Lodge Pinelands	9.0 Wonderful 266 reviews	View
Little Scotia Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 52 reviews	View
All Africa House	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous experience Thanks"

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

8/10 Good

"Wonderful stay at the Onyx. Breakfast staff and reception were wonderful. Small hiccup with the housekeeping was quickly resolved and everyone was very kind."

Afton Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Oh! I had a really a very nice time while I was there. It's very clean always, even ur room is clean they do not stop from cleaning and quietness, breakfast was very nice, the garden was tempting to sit there all days and the stuffs were very helpful and always there to fulfill what u need. In general I felt that I have been at home so I recomonde any one to come there."

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Location ,great staff"

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

10/10 Excellent

"I wish the airport shuttle was part of the hotel and not a third-party entity!"

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."

Inn Style Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Angie was extremely kind. Room was clean. Amenities good."

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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. Other good choices close by include Cape Town Micro Apartments and Riverlodge Backpackers.

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, Bo Kaap Museum, or District Six 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. Little Scotia Guest House

5. All Africa House

6. Neighbourgood Loop

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

8. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

9. Cape Town Micro Apartments

10. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

11. Riverlodge Backpackers

12. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

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. Inn Style Guesthouse

20. Medindi Manor

Compare popular hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

Taj Cape Town

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

Afton Safari Lodge

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

Little Scotia Guest House

Banksia Boutique

City Lodge Pinelands

Inn Style Guesthouse

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

What If The World

Cape Town City Ballet

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