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Our top choices for Cape Town historic hotels

A courtyard with a stone fountain, outdoor seating, and a view of trees and buildings.

1. Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel

Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (43 reviews)
"Amazing experience. Really feels like home. Well worth the price. Only thing maybe is to improve the quality of the happy hour bar snacks and food which was not that great. Otherwise amazing."
United States
Eric
The price is AED 1,918
AED 2,205 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a large mirror.

2. Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel

Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (346 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful The room was gorgeous better than the photos and the breakfast was fantastic Good location went to Marcos restaurant 50 metres from hotel and had a great night great food wine dancing and singing Really enjoyed our stay Thank you"
United Kingdom
Rodney
The price is AED 488
AED 561 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel
A rooftop pool with wooden deck and metal railings, surrounded by urban buildings.

3. Trendy Studio at the Barracks on Bree

Trendy Studio at the Barracks on Bree
3.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Great studio and perfect location if you wanna stay in downtown. I will for sure book thia place again. "
United States
Ibrahim
The price is AED 397
AED 397 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Trendy Studio at the Barracks on Bree
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and umbrellas.

4. Cape Heritage Hotel

Cape Heritage Hotel
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (311 reviews)
"Staff were excellent"
Canada
Aime
The price is AED 495
AED 757 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Cape Heritage Hotel
An indoor dining area with high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and hanging plants. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

5. Gorgeous George by Design Hotels

Gorgeous George by Design Hotels
5.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (293 reviews)
"Super friendly staff, clean room and really enjoyed the Gigi restaurant!"
United States
patricia
The price is AED 919
AED 1,065 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Gorgeous George by Design Hotels
A hotel room with a wooden table, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of a cityscape and mountains.

6. 9 On Barrack

9 On Barrack
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Had great stay!"
United States
Michael
The price is AED 249
AED 290 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
9 On Barrack
A modern bathroom with a large window, a marble sink, and a decorative chair.

7. Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town
5.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel, central location"
United Kingdom
Themaria
The price is AED 690
AED 802 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Taj Cape Town
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

8. Neighbourgood Harrington

Neighbourgood Harrington
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (124 reviews)
"Great and friendly staff."
Canada
chiiming
The price is AED 395
AED 454 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Neighbourgood Harrington
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of a bridge, a painting on the wall, and a door leading to a staircase.

9. Cape Finest Guesthouse

Cape Finest Guesthouse
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (58 reviews)
"Fabulous boutique hotel ina scenic, historic location with easy access to the best of Cape Town. Beautiful rooms, lovely staff. Highly recommended. "
United States
Darius
The price is AED 449
AED 517 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Cape Finest Guesthouse
Property grounds

10. Habitat Aparthotel By Totalstay

Habitat Aparthotel By Totalstay
3.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay very much "
United States
King
The price is AED 199
AED 228 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Habitat Aparthotel By Totalstay
A rooftop terrace with a pool, seating areas, and a view of the cityscape.

11. The Trade Boutique Hotel

The Trade Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (141 reviews)
"What a wonderful hotel in central Cape Town."
United States
Clarissa
The price is AED 331
AED 381 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
The Trade Boutique Hotel
A cozy bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a wall mural.

12. Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel

Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (513 reviews)
"Very nice and well located boutique hotel. Staff very friendly. The breakfasts are delicious and have very generous portions. Dining in is also recommended but the selection may be limited and can be out of meat which was very disappointing. Had another beef plate because they were out steaks, but it had too many fat pieces. I politely made a couple of recommendations to avoid this unpleasant culinary experience."
United States
Omar Enrique Rodriguez
The price is AED 247
AED 288 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel
A modern indoor swimming pool with a panoramic view of a cityscape at dusk.

13. The Westin Cape Town

The Westin Cape Town
5.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (908 reviews)
"Great hotel, location, and value."
Canada
Bruce
The price is AED 1,323
AED 1,537 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
The Westin Cape Town
A rooftop pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a city view at dusk.

14. The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (625 reviews)
"Super clean and huge room. Great location. Amazing food and staff."
United Kingdom
Francois
The price is AED 454
AED 533 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
A rooftop infinity pool with a wooden deck and glass railings, overlooking a cityscape.

15. The Barracks

The Barracks
Cape Town City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (27 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Phil
The price is AED 257
AED 295 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Barracks
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a window, and a view of a green outdoor area.

16. La Rose B&B

La Rose B&B
3.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Friendly staff, wonderful breakfast."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is AED 384
AED 442 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
La Rose B&B
A hotel lobby with a central pool, lounge chairs, and tables with umbrellas.

17. Southern Sun The Cullinan

Southern Sun The Cullinan
4.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (292 reviews)
"room was cleana nd staff was amazing."
United Kingdom
Alok
The price is AED 706
AED 812 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Southern Sun The Cullinan
A balcony with a view of a mountain and a town at night.

18. The Capital Mirage Hotel

The Capital Mirage Hotel
5.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (295 reviews)
"Great location to Waterfront and CBD. Great restaurant and service."
Australia
sharon
The price is AED 868
AED 998 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
The Capital Mirage Hotel
A bar area with a variety of food and drink options, including a buffet with fruits, pastries, and bottles.

19. Charles Hope Boutique Hometel

Charles Hope Boutique Hometel
4.5 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (27 reviews)
"A good stay in Cape Town"
Australia
Octavian
The price is AED 423
AED 423 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Charles Hope Boutique Hometel
A bar with a marble countertop, shelves with bottles, and a wooden barrel.

20. ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront
3.5 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (431 reviews)
"A good mid price hotel. Best was The restaurant. We had excellent breakfasts and dinner. Room was comfortable. Staff were very helpful."
Canada
Karen
The price is AED 320
AED 376 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
ONOMO Hotel Waterfront
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Top Cape Town Hotel Reviews

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront

8/10 Good
"Shower room could have been better maintained"
Stefan 3-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront
Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent
"This is a fantastic 5-star hotel at wonderful price. The fitness center was fantastic. The breakfast was sumptuous. The hotel is in a great location walking distance from many key parts of the city."
Arthur 6-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Taj Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

What should a history enthusiast expect from a trip to Cape Town?
You'll probably want to seek out the historical sites during your trip to Cape Town. You can admire the scenic seaside and majestic mountain landscape during your visit. You can also take time at the popular shops.
How many historical hotels are there in Cape Town?
Cape Town is home to 7664 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.
What are the must-see historical sites and other places in Cape Town?
Cape Town is notable for landmarks like Castle of Good Hope, Spier Wine Estate, and St. Georges Mall. Cultural venues include Cape Town City Hall, Artscape Theatre Centre, and Bo Kaap Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Adderley Street and Africa Centre.
What is a historic hotel like in Cape Town?
When you book a historic hotel, you'll stay in a place that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Cape Town, giving a historical feel.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
"Heritage hotel" is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it's mainly the cultural value along with how it influenced the community.
Do historic hotels in Cape Town have modern facilities?
Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Cape Town, don't worry that you'll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.

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