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

A two-story house with a thatched roof, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

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.

1. Afton Safari Lodge

2.3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Bryan

P6,449

P7,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A bedroom with a bed, a table, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Inn Style Guesthouse

3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

John

P5,646

P5,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 City Lodge Hotel sign with a mountain view in the background.

3. City Lodge Pinelands

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Tarzan

P6,103

P7,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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 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.

4. Little Scotia Guest House

2.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

P5,673

P6,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

A modern dining area with wooden tables and black-and-white patterned chairs, a flat-screen TV on the wall, and a large pillar.

5. All Africa House

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Clarissa

P3,871

P5,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

A room with a large window, a sofa, a table, and a hanging light fixture.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a water dispenser.

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Marian

P5,436

P6,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a comfortable armchair, a small round table, and a desk with a chair.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the cityscape through floor-to-ceiling windows.

A modern reception area with a marble reception desk, a green sofa, and a potted plant.

7. Neighbourgood Loop

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

kianna

P4,619

P5,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

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

8. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

P6,952

P8,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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 hallway with a white door marked 106, a potted plant, and a number 107 sign on the wall.

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

P1,643

P2,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a TV.

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

P5,033

P5,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 gated entrance with a sign reading "Riverlodge Backpackers" and a "Reception" sign indicating the right of admission is reserved.

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

P987

P2,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

12. Medindi Manor

1.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Christian

P9,246

P10,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

P2,150

P2,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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.

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

A modern multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a flat roof.

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

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

P7,630

P7,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

15. Green Elephant Backpackers

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Debora V

P1,744

P2,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

P2,232

P2,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a painting, and a wardrobe.

A kitchen with a black countertop, a white pot with a plant, a white door, 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 brick-textured island, a teal wall, and a colorful artwork above the cabinets.

17. Room-relaxing Guest House in the Heart o

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

P2,957

P3,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A modern multi-story hotel with a prominent 'LEA' sign on the facade, featuring balconies and large windows.

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

18. wex 1

3.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

19. Golden Sands Escapes

2.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

P125,395

P144,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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.

20. Banksia Boutique

2.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Lynette

P8,599

P9,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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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 267 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

City Lodge Pinelands

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel. Superb friendly and efficient staff. Excellent room. Clean and well appointed. Will definitely recommend this hotel."

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in the convention center area. Loved having a full kitchen and extra space to spread out. Lovely attentive staff and overall nice feel."

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

8/10 Good

"The check in was not accurate i had to complain after i was given a single room for 3 people with one bed when i had booked an appartment with 3 rooms and 3 beds."

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Bathroom could be cleaner especially the shower"

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

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

All Africa House

10/10 Excellent

"A great no-frills option in Cape Town. You will be at the UCT campus. Rooms are small but have everything you need. Note that there are units with shared bathroom."

Banksia Boutique

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely perfect! Beautiful room."

Inn Style Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

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

Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

8/10 Good

"Good facilities. Easy parking. Mr Nazier is courteous and his team puts in a great effort. Generally a central location if you have a private car. "

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8.6/10 (181 reviews)

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Mowbray Golf Club

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Old Biscuit Mill

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

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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. Another good choice is Cape Town Micro Apartments, located just 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

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.

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 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. Inn Style Guesthouse

3. City Lodge Pinelands

4. Little Scotia Guest House

5. All Africa House

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

7. Neighbourgood Loop

8. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

9. Cape Town Micro Apartments

10. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

11. Riverlodge Backpackers

12. Medindi Manor

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. Golden Sands Escapes

20. Banksia Boutique

Compare popular hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

City Lodge Pinelands

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

All Africa House

Banksia Boutique

Inn Style Guesthouse

Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

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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