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

A cozy living room with a large bed, a dining table with bowls, and a fireplace.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a brick wall, and a person grilling.

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

AED 329

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A spacious indoor pool area with a wooden spiral staircase, lounge chairs, and lush greenery.

A large, white, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn with trimmed bushes.

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

2. Banksia Boutique

2.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Lynette

AED 508

AED 584 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern building with a stone facade, large windows, and a landscaped entrance.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern lighting, and a patterned carpet.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a wall-mounted shelf.

3. City Lodge Pinelands

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Tarzan

AED 276

AED 321 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A courtyard with a large tree, tiled flooring, and a modern building with a glass entrance.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and skylight, furnished with sofas and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

A buffet area with a variety of food items including pastries, bread, and condiments.

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

AED 312

AED 358 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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 courtyard with a covered seating area, brick buildings, and green artificial grass.

5. All Africa House

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Clarissa

AED 233

AED 336 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

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.

6. Neighbourgood Loop

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

kianna

AED 225

AED 259 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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.

A modern bar area with a glass counter, seating, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Marian

AED 321

AED 369 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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.

8. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

AED 371

AED 431 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a TV.

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.

A street with parked cars and a building with multiple storefronts, including OBZ CAFE.

9. Cape Town Micro Apartments

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Anonymous traveler

AED 97

AED 123 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a tiled roof.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a bathroom with a mirror, sink, and shower, and a hanging light fixture.

A pool table, wooden chairs, a mural, a refrigerator, and a sign about the ice maker.

A bar area with a sign reading "Savana Lounge Have You?" and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

10. 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

AED 55

AED 131 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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.

11. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

muhammad

AED 332

AED 387 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A dining area with wooden furniture, white tablecloths, and large windows with views of greenery.

A two-story house with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a clear sky.

A covered patio area with wicker furniture, a tiled floor, and a view of an outdoor dining area.

A spacious attic bedroom with a wooden floor, a large window, a vanity with a mirror, and a hanging bathrobe.

12. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Hendrik

AED 969

AED 1,115 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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 narrow pathway leading to a white building with a gated entrance.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, an oven, a microwave, and a sink.

13. Annex Lodge

0.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Olga

AED 110

AED 127 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling light fixture.

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

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

AED 385

AED 385 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A building with a white facade, arched windows, and a decorative balcony railing.

15. Green Elephant Backpackers

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Debora V

AED 103

AED 118 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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.

A beach with people sunbathing and a mountain in the background.

16. V & A Backpackers

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

AED 131

AED 151 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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

A reception area with a wooden counter, a colorful artwork on the wall, a television mounted on the wall, and a potted plant.

A neatly made bed with rolled towels and a patterned blanket.

A small office with a desk, chair, and a potted plant.

17. Room-relaxing Guest House in the Heart o

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

AED 160

AED 186 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

A neatly made bed with a patterned headboard, a teal pillow, and a rolled white towel.

18. wex 1

3.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

AED 1,851

AED 1,851 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

19. Golden Sands Escapes

2.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

AED 7,402

AED 8,513 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A wooden dining table set outdoors with chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.

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

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

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

20. Medindi Manor

1.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Christian

AED 546

AED 628 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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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
Banksia Boutique	9.6 Exceptional 80 reviews	View
City Lodge Pinelands	9.0 Wonderful 266 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

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"

Hotel Sky Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"nice central location, nice property with good amenities but was overcrowded when we were staying there so couldn't use the gym or swimming pool much. nice breakfast buffet."

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."

City Lodge Pinelands

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing team. Friendly staff. Clean rooms."

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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Cape Town Science Centre

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

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Heart of Cape Town Museum

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University of Cape Town

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 50 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 50 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near South African Astronomical Observatory?

For more information about updating your stay near South African Astronomical Observatory or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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 De Waal Park 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. Banksia Boutique

3. City Lodge Pinelands

4. Little Scotia Guest House

5. All Africa House

6. Neighbourgood Loop

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

8. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

9. Cape Town Micro Apartments

10. Riverlodge Backpackers

11. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

12. Carmichael House Boutique Hotel

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. Medindi Manor

Compare popular hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory

Top South African Astronomical Observatory Hotel Reviews

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

Hotel Sky Cape Town

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

All Africa House

Banksia Boutique

City Lodge Pinelands

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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