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Highest rated hotelPOD Camps Bay by The Oyster Collection – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookMay
Average 4 star hotel price$317 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$958 per night

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.

Finding cheap hotels in Cape Town: FAQs

In Cape Town, the expected average temperature in September is 14°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 27°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is June, and the driest month is January.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Cape Town with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $30 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $30 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $187 per night, and the average price on weekends is $188. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Cape Town could be Tuesday.
The nearest airport to Cape Town is Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is 17.2km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Tuesday is the cheapest day to stay in Cape Town. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Cape Town is currently around $192 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $28 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Cape Town is currently around $309 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $55 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Cape Town is currently around $984 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $137 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Cape Town is September, with an average price of $172 per night. The most expensive month is January, when the average room rate can rise to $237 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in October is $188 per night, which is around 10% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Cape Town with kids in tow, try Krystal Beach Hotel, Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa and Cresta Grande Cape Town.