City Bowl Cape Town South Africa

Cape Town - The Mother City of South Africa

 

The very best deals & advice on the top hotels in the City Bowl. Choose Cape Town accommodations for the best central locations  t explore the ityo, breathtaking views of Table Mountain, world-class amenities, and proximity to top attractions, vibrant nightlife, and diverse dining options. Enjoy luxurious stays that capture Cape Town’s unique charm and culture.

The very best deals and advice on the top hotels in the Cape Towns City Bowl. Choose Cape Town accommodation from our hand picked list. South Africa’s Cape Town is fondly called the Mother City and the energy and atmosphere of the City Bowl exceed all expectations. Voyage2Africa offers the very best deals and advice on the top hotels in the City Bowl including popular guest houses, boutique hotels, bed and breakfasts and self-catering apartments. The City Bowl is the lifeblood of greater Cape Town.

Shaped like an amphitheatre, it includes the mighty Table Bay. It’s guarded by the mountains of Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, Devil’s Peak and, of course, one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, Table Mountain. 

The Portuguese were the first Europeans to reach the Cape and see what we now call the City Bowl. Bartholomeu Dias arrived in 1488 after journeying south along the west coast of Africa, and Vasco da Gama sailed ‘home’ in 1497 while seeking a route that would lead directly from Europe to Asia. 

Table Mountain acquired its name in 1503 from António de Saldanha, a Portuguese admiral and explorer, who called it Taboa da caba (“table of the cape”). But the mountain’s very first name came from the Khoi inhabitants – Hoeri ‘kwaggo meaning “sea mountain”.

The City Bowl is today home to Cape Town’s financial hub, the houses of parliament and one of Africa’s busiest working harbors and marinas, the V&A Waterfront. It’s a smorgasbord of entertainment, restaurants, nightclubs and historical and cultural landmarks. Discover top-notch, luxury self-catering apartments and Cape Town guest houses lining the main streets and the pretty neighbourhoods. There is so much to do and discover in Cape Town!

Explore Cape Town – a fascinating array of craft, clothes and antique markets, art galleries, delis, coffee shops, rooftop sundowner spots, open-air cinemas, on-trend restaurants, elegant night clubs and of course boutiques selling vintage clothing, antiques, vinyl music, artisan and leather goods, art, crafts, books and everything in between!

Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards Cape Town

In 2024, Cape Town has been named the World’s Best Food City, surpassing culinary hubs like Tokyo, Rome, and Porto. This award celebrates Cape Town’s vibrant culinary landscape, marked by high-quality ingredients, exceptional service, and a blend of diverse flavors that create an immersive dining experience. Visitors can sample a vast array of traditional Cape Malay and African dishes, available at both bustling street markets and upscale, award-winning restaurants.

The city’s historic charm is showcased in the cobbled streets beneath Table Mountain, particularly in the Bo-Kaap, where colorfully painted houses offer inspiring photography opportunities. For history enthusiasts, Cape Town is rich in heritage sites, including the Castle of Good Hope, the scenic Company Gardens, the Iziko Slave Lodge, and the Bo-Kaap Museum, each providing insight into South Africa’s complex and multifaceted history.

The City Bowl is magical.  Chat with Voyage2Africa about your Cape Town accommodation s part of your holiday to South Africa.

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