Your guide to finding the best hotels in Cape Town, South Africa
Enjoy your time in Cape Town by booking a hotel that suits your needs. We’ve created a list of some of Cape Town's best hotels, from luxurious to more modest hotels.
Best time to visit Cape Town
Cape Town is an interesting travel destination any time of year, but what you hope to do (or avoid) during your trip should be considered before booking, such as weather and price.
Low and high season in Cape Town
Busiest month(s): December brings the most tourists to Cape Town, causing the average price per night to rise to $238. Keep in mind that expenses tend to be higher compared to the slower times of year when average nightly rates decrease to $137.
Quietest month(s): The average cost per night during the month of July is $137, making it the cheapest time to travel.
Cape Town is a great place if you enjoy a drier climate.
If you are looking to avoid the rainy season in June, visit Cape Town in January when you're least likely to run into rain.
The most expensive month to stay in Cape Town is December, when you should be ready to spend around $238 on a room. Throughout the year, weekend rates hover around $139 per night, and peak on Sunday. On weekdays, you’ll spend on average $136 for a night’s stay, while Wednesday is generally the cheapest day of the week to reserve a room.
Where to stay in Cape Town
With Skyscanner, it's easy to find the best Cape Town hotels — from 5-star to the most booked — at a rate you want.
The best-rated hotels in Cape Town
If nothing but the best will do for you, book one of the top-rated hotels in the city.
The Table Bay is a 5-star hotel that offers a comfortable retreat in the heart of Cape Town, where you can take advantage of its free breakfast, fitness center, indoor pool, and free Wi-Fi.
With a 5-star rating, the Taj Cape Town is an excellent hotel. The hotel offers a pool, fitness center, free breakfast, and free parking.
The Westin Cape Town, a 5-star hotel, provides you with a lot of services, such as its breakfast, free Wi-Fi, pool, and fitness center.
Popular hotels in Cape Town
The Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town is a 4-star hotel that offers a pool, fitness center, restaurant, and free Wi-Fi, plus a modern and comfortable design.
Things to do in Cape Town
Check out well-known attractions and things to do like the City Sightseeing. If you love food, you'll find delicious local cuisine, creative spins on classic dishes, and flavors from around the world at Willoughby & Co, Harbour House Restaurant, Baia Seafood Restaurant, Karibu Restaurant, and Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar.