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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near South African Astronomical Observatory on Hotels.com. These hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 29, 2026.

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

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.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo in a landscaped area.

1. City Lodge Pinelands

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Tarzan

CNY554

CNY637 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

A two-story house with a thatched roof, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

2. Afton Safari Lodge

2.3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

"We spent 3 excellent nights at the Afton Safari Lodge. We had a large room with a sitting area, small refrigerator, and large bathroom. The bed and room were very comfortable and nicely decorated. But what really made our stay was the owners, Tony and Marieka. From the time we arrived, they made us feel welcome and made sure we had everything we needed. Breakfast was plentiful and good. We opted for the yogurt, fruit muesli, etc. Marieka also booked us a table for dinner at a nearby Italian...

Christopher

CNY692

CNY795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

3. Brooklands House

2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Nicholas

CNY696

CNY800 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

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.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a weight rack.

4. Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

muhammad

CNY540

CNY627 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wardrobe.

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.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and black-and-white patterned chairs, a flat-screen TV on the wall, and a large pillar.

5. All Africa House

2.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul David

CNY418

CNY604 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a water dispenser.

A room with a large window, a sofa, a table, and a hanging light fixture.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies and large windows.

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Taryn

CNY583

CNY670 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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

7. 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

CNY818

CNY818 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A wooden deck with two lounge chairs facing a swimming pool, surrounded by a wooden fence and potted plants.

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

8. Little Scotia Guest House

2.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

CNY566

CNY651 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the cityscape through floor-to-ceiling windows.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a comfortable armchair, a small round table, and a desk with a chair.

A modern building with a sign reading "neighbourhood 113".

9. Neighbourgood Loop

1.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

kianna

CNY412

CNY474 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A white colonial-style building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a thatched roof.

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.

10. Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

0.8 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Paul

CNY718

CNY834 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A bar area with a wooden counter, stools, and various food and drink items.

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

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

A wooden table with a dictionary, a leather sofa, and a wooden deck with a tree.

11. Green Elephant Backpackers

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Debora V

CNY188

CNY216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A covered outdoor area with potted plants, a wooden bench, and a door leading to another section.

A hallway with a white door marked 106, a potted plant, and a number 107 sign on the wall.

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

12. Cape Town Micro Apartments

1.2 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Anonymous traveler

CNY176

CNY223 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

A modern interior with a glass partition, a white sofa, and a lit fireplace.

13. Banksia Boutique

2.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Lynette

CNY928

CNY1,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A small, enclosed outdoor area with a wooden fence and a large umbrella providing shade.

A modern building with a white facade, a covered entrance, and a paved driveway.

14. Annex Lodge

0.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

Olga

CNY203

CNY233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

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

15. 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

CNY106

CNY245 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

16. Golden Sands Escapes

2.7 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

CNY13,448

CNY15,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 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

CNY318

CNY366 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A courtyard with tiled flooring, a wooden fence, and a white column.

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

A bunk bed with a lower bunk and a storage drawer, white bedding, and a wooden floor.

18. V & A Backpackers

1.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

CNY239

CNY275 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A rooftop pool with a wooden deck and a cityscape view in the background.

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.

19. wex 1

3.1 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

CNY3,383

CNY3,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a large garden.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A room with a white door, a blue wall, a wooden ceiling, a white dresser, a mirror, a window, and a hanging plant.

A bedroom with a bed, a table, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

20. Inn Style Guesthouse

3 km from South African Astronomical Observatory

John

CNY605

CNY605 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
City Lodge Pinelands	9.0 Wonderful 266 reviews	View
Afton Safari Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Brooklands House	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard	7.2 Good 83 reviews	View
All Africa House	9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews	View

Other landmarks near South African Astronomical Observatory

Magnet Theatre

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Magnet Theatre in Observatory. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town City Ballet, and Baxter Theatre Centre are not far.

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Cape Town Science Centre

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

Cape Town Science Centre is just one of the attractions in Observatory, Cape Town so you might want to stop by during your trip. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Cape Town has to offer, head to Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, and Vincent Pallotti Hospital.

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Heart of Cape Town Museum

If museums are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Heart of Cape Town Museum in Observatory. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the museums in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Cape Town, you can easily walk to Cape Town Science Centre.

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University of Cape Town

8.6/10 (181 reviews)

If you'd like to get a taste of Cape Town student life, check out University of Cape Town in Mowbray. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?

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Mowbray Golf Club

You might want to practice your swing at Mowbray Golf Club, a golf course located 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from central Cape Town. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If Mowbray Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Milnerton Golf Club, and Royal Cape Golf Club are also nearby.

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Old Biscuit Mill

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Old Biscuit Mill when in Cape Town. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?

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What If The World

If you like art, you might want to browse the collections at What If The World in the heart of Cape Town. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the art galleries in Cape Town, South African National Gallery and Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa aren't far.

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Cape Town City Ballet

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Cape Town City Ballet in Rondebosch. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is great for couples and has lots of nice beaches. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Baxter Theatre Centre is just a short walk away.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hotels near South African Astronomical Observatory?

Guests enjoy staying at 33 South Backpackers, which is a hostel close to South African Astronomical Observatory.
Another highly rated hotel is Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray, which is 14 minutes away on foot.
With 7,385 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations in the area, you'll have plenty to choose from.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near South African Astronomical Observatory?

On Hotels.com, you can find a variety of room prices depending on when and where you plan to go. Simply sort by price on the search results and filter by your preferred criteria to find the best options for you and your budget.

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Can I find hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory that are fully refundable?

Yes, there are many hotels with refundable room rates, but be sure to check the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

Both Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers and The Westin Cape Town are highly rated hotels near South African Astronomical Observatory that offer these rates.

What are the best romantic hotels near South African Astronomical Observatory?

For a romantic stay, The Westin Cape Town offers 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. It's a short 10-minute drive from South African Astronomical Observatory.
Another great option is Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory with free breakfast?

You can begin your day with the free breakfast at 33 South Backpackers, which is a 12-minute walk from South African Astronomical Observatory.
Gorgeous George by Design Hotels is also a recommended place to stay with a free English breakfast, and it's located a short drive away.

Which hotels near South African Astronomical Observatory have rooms with great views?

Travelers can enjoy rooms with garden views at 33 South Backpackers, which is a 12-minute walk from South African Astronomical Observatory.
Another great choice nearby is Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray, which has rooms with garden views.

What are the best family hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory?

For travelers looking for a family-friendly stay, The Westin Cape Town offers free cribs, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. South African Astronomical Observatory is a short drive away.
Another great option for your family's trip is Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers.

What are the best luxury hotels near South African Astronomical Observatory?

Treat yourself when you stay at The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK, which is a short 9-minute drive from South African Astronomical Observatory and offers an indoor pool, 3 restaurants, and a bar/lounge.
Another luxe option is The Westin Cape Town, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near South African Astronomical Observatory with free parking?

Drive and park with ease when you stay at Riverlodge Backpackers, which offers free parking. You'll be a short 5-minute drive from South African Astronomical Observatory.
Another property that offers free parking is Villa Garda B&B, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near South African Astronomical Observatory with a pool?

If swimming is at the top of your list, Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray has an outdoor pool. South African Astronomical Observatory is a 14-minute walk from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Villa Garda B&B.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near South African Astronomical Observatory?

While you're here to visit South African Astronomical Observatory, you may also want to see nearby attractions like Camps Bay Beach, Table Mountain, and Long Street.
Other places in the area are Cape Town Stadium, Clifton Bay Beach, and Bloubergstrand Beach.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to South African Astronomical Observatory?

Your pet companion can join you at Pullman Cape Town City Centre, which is a short 11-minute drive from South African Astronomical Observatory.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is another pet-friendly option. The hotel provides pet sitting services and litter boxes.

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