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

A cozy living room with a large bed, a dining table with bowls, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

Bryan

₹9,460

₹11,072 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

2. Inn Style Guesthouse

3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

John

₹7,708

₹7,708 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

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

₹8,668

₹10,067 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Gretchen

₹8,884

₹10,216 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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.

5. All Africa House

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Clarissa

₹5,807

₹8,395 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

6. Little Scotia Guest House

2.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

₹8,510

₹9,787 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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.

7. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Jennifer

₹10,280

₹11,940 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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 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.

8. 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

₹2,885

₹3,355 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple balconies and a prominent 'Garden Court' sign.

9. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Alimon

₹7,551

₹8,684 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. Annex Lodge

0.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Olga

₹2,822

₹3,245 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A rooftop pool area with a view of a mountain, wooden deck, and modern buildings.

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.

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.

11. 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

₹10,302

₹10,302 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Hendrik

₹26,886

₹31,001 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

A cozy living room with a wooden table, a sofa, and a window with a view of greenery.

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

13. Green Elephant Backpackers

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Debora V

₹3,279

₹3,771 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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.

14. V & A Backpackers

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

₹2,550

₹2,932 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 black countertop, a white pot with a plant, a white door, and a window.

15. Room-relaxing Guest House in The Heart o

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

₹3,858

₹4,515 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

16. wex 1

3.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

₹47,851

₹47,851 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A spacious indoor pool area with a wooden staircase, lounge chairs, and a variety of plants.

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

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

A modern interior with a glass partition, a white sofa, and a lit fireplace.

17. Banksia Boutique

2.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Lynette

₹12,900

₹14,835 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

18. Medindi Manor

1.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Christian

₹13,178

₹15,259 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A large white house with a covered porch, a swing, and a dining area with white furniture.

19. Brooklands House

2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Nicholas

₹9,438

₹10,897 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A white building with a brown roof, a front door, and a small porch. There are concrete planters with plants and flowers on either side of the steps leading to the door.

A dining area with a yellow table and red chairs, a window with a view, and a wall sign reading "LIGHTHOUSE FARM LODGE".

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are posters and a clock on the wall.

A bed with striped bedding and red pillows, a red lamp on a side table, and a large plant.

20. Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge

1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Dickson Osaro

₹2,614

₹2,614 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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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
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside	8.8 Excellent 439 reviews	View
All Africa House	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely boutique hotel in a safe location and a nice walk along canal to waterfront Lovely bar and dining area and nice breakfast buffet"

Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel staff are friendly and willing to help in any ways ,the hotel is in a convenient location. I will recommend friends and family to stay at the hotel when ever visiting Cape Town."

Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, central location"

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

8/10 Good

"Breakfast and dinner were both delicious. Covered rooftop pool is small but warm in the middle of a bar/meeting up space. In the room there are limited plug ins and towel hooks, but the bed is comfortable and the mini fridge is a decent size. Staff were eager to help."

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."

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

10/10 Excellent

"I and my family had a great experience at this hotel. Madalyne helped us with our airport transfer and answered all our questions even before we arrived. All of the front desk and restaurant staff were amazing. Our 2 room suite was awesome and the terrace on the 4th floor is a great place to relax in the evenings!"

Afton Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff, very quiet, friendly, warm and cozy, great location."

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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, take a look at the 51 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place 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 traveller 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 should I expect to find near South African Astronomical Observatory?

Expedia has 51 hotels and other accommodation options 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 room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near South African Astronomical Observatory.

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 transport. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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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. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

5. All Africa House

6. Little Scotia Guest House

7. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

8. Riverlodge Backpackers

9. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

10. Annex Lodge

11. Riverlands Sunbird Studio

12. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

13. Green Elephant Backpackers

14. V & A Backpackers

15. Room-relaxing Guest House in The Heart o

16. wex 1

17. Banksia Boutique

18. Medindi Manor

19. Brooklands House

20. Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

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

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

Afton Safari Lodge

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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