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Popular places to visit
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
Boulders Beach
Sun, sand and spectacular sea life are all available at Boulders Beach, home to an impressive African Penguin colony.
Table Mountain
The lofty summit of Table Mountain is Cape Town’s crowning glory, offering a coastal panorama that is second to none.
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening at Cape Town International Convention Centre during your trip to Cape Town. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Cape of Good Hope
Feared by sailors for centuries, the jagged cliffs around the Cape of Good Hope showcase the splendour of South Africa’s native wilderness.
Things to do
Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
Half-Day Tour to Robben Island with Reserved Tickets.
Cape Town: Heart of Cape Town Medical Museum Entrance Ticket
WILDX 60min Atlantis Dunes Cape Town QUAD BIKE ADVENTURE + PHOTO
Top hotels in Philadelphia
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Very hard bed. Sent us to the wrong room the first time. Staff seemed bothered that I insisted on getting what I paid for. Also didn’t receive the free bottle of wine I was supposed to get. I was hoping Radisson only sucked in the U.S. but I guess it’s universal.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
The Commodore Hotel
The hotel is definitely showing signs oif the need for a refurb. Tired flooring in bar and restaurant, ridiculously noisy AC units, doors to balcony need updating as do the bathrooms. Staff were generally excellent and breakfast selection was good. I stayed in a 6th floor Deluxe Executive room but ...
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
The Portswood Hotel
Super breakfast, good variety of food. The staff were great, they went out of their way to serve us. Always smiling and happy. The rooms were ok, the carpets looked a bit tired, but overall it was a lovely room. The best thing about it was it was walking distance from the V&A waterfront, the best ...
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
Lovely spacious room, very clean. Nice pool deck and bar area
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG
Victoria and Alfred Hotel by NEWMARK
Breakfast was good, room comfortable. One day we were without hot water and were offered to go to the sister hotel for a shower if required. We were told that the hot water was back on later in the day but when we came to have a shower, there was none coming through. I rang reception and was told ...
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Philadelphia
Bloubergstrand
Unique features of Bloubergstrand include the mountain views and seaside views. Make a stop by Bloubergstrand Beach or Table Bay Mall while you're exploring the area.
Century City
Unique features of Century City include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Canal Walk Shopping Centre or Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
The captivating mountain views and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.
Green Point
Travelers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.
De Waterkant
De Waterkant is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Table Mountain National Park and Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village while in the area.
Cape Town City Centre
Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Cape Town City Hall, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.