Nestled near Greenmarket Square, Hollow on the Square City Hotel offers an upscale retreat. Explore Cape Town International Convention Centre and St. Georges Mall, then unwind with a drink at the bar or enjoy breakfast at Eighty Ate Squared.
9 Ryk Tulbagh Square, Hans Strydom Ave, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
What's nearby
Long Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Greenmarket Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Cape Town International Convention Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Two Oceans Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 15 min drive
Cape Town Station - 7 min walk
Cape Town Bellville Station - 27 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Seattle Coffee Company - 3 min walk
The Food Lover's Market - 2 min walk
The Coffee Shop on Long - 2 min walk
Vida E Caffè - 2 min walk
The Stratus Steak House - 4 min walk
About this property
Hollow on the Square City Hotel
Hollow on the Square City Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Eighty Ate Squared, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu
At a glance
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Hotel size
50 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Secured uncovered onsite self parking (ZAR 75 per day)
Onsite parking limited
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Transfers
Airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM*
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Offsite
Area shuttle within 1 kilometers*
Beach shuttle*
Shopping center shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Golfing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2000
Terrace
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Dining
Eighty Ate Squared - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 200 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 900 per room (roundtrip)
Area shuttle, beach shuttle, and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs ZAR 75 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hollow Square Cape Town
Hollow Square Hotel
Hollow Square Hotel Cape Town
Hollow On The Square Cape Town City Hotel South Africa
Hollow on the Square
Hollow On The Square City
Hollow on the Square City Hotel Hotel
Hollow on the Square City Hotel Cape Town
Hollow on the Square City Hotel Hotel Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
Does Hollow on the Square City Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hollow on the Square City Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs ZAR 75 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hollow on the Square City Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 900 per room roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (13-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hollow on the Square City Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like boat tours, scuba diving, and body boarding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.
Are there restaurants at or near Hollow on the Square City Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Eighty Ate Squared.
What's the area around Hollow on the Square City Hotel like?
Hollow on the Square City Hotel is in Cape Town City Centre, a short 7-minute walk from Cape Town Station and 5 minutes' walk from Cape Town International Convention Centre.
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Hollow on the Square City Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Really good stay - thoroughly enjoyed!
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2025
Smashing stay
Really nice hotel with amazing room spaces. The staff are all very friendly and very helpful.
Rakesh
Rakesh, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 27, 2023
Friendly staff, clean, spacious rooms.
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
Conveniently located for Exhebition Centre
Good location, waterfrontveasy accessiblebby foot
Claus R.
Claus R., 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2023
The staff was friendly and very accommodating
Eva
Eva, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 10, 2023
friendly staff and good hospitality. wifi is not good enough, and noisy outside especially early morning.
Takeshi
Takeshi, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
I was in Cape Town for a few days for a conference. This was a great option at a lower price point than the official conference hotels. The room and bed were comfortable and the staff were all friendly. Breakfast was included and was a nice selection of hot and cold items. I didn't try the restaurant for other meals. They provide water and tea/coffee in the room. It is convenient to the convention center and other touristy locales and is bustling during the day. However, many locals strongly advised that you do not walk around the area after dark. So even though my colleagues were at another hotel around the corner, I used Uber after dark. It seemed silly but the local prices for Uber are very affordable and worth it. I would recommend this hotel and would stay there again.
Christy
Christy, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 13, 2025
Francois
Francois, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 6, 2025
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2025
Paulino
Paulino, 11-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 12, 2024
Claudio
Claudio, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
Confortable and nice place to stay in Cape Town
Magnifique équipe ! C’est mon quatrième séjour à Hollow on the Square, et j’y reviendrai !
Ange Frederic
Ange Frederic, 9-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 11, 2024
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 11, 2023
Fran
Fran, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2022
Amobichukwu
Amobichukwu, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2021
Donald G
Donald G, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 10, 2020
Mzamo
Mzamo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 16, 2019
José
José, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2019
Location was ideal with a great bonus of a complimentary shuttle to and from the Waterfront (at set times). Room was spacious with generous supply of tea, coffee, toffee and cookies! Staff were very polite and helpful.
Verified traveler
7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2019
All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. It was easy to get around the city from this location.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 11, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 24, 2019
Agréable séjour
Nous avions pris un hôtel à la dernière minute et nous ne regrettons absolument pas. L’hôtel est très bien mais surtout TRÈS BIEN SITUÉ, tout était à peut près à 15min en voiture. Enorment de restaurant à 900m donc ça nous faisait des petites balades.
nadine
nadine, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 29, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 18, 2019
Gostei da experiência no hotel, os quartos são amplos, camas boas e chuveiro excelente. Eles dispõe de água na geladeira, cafeteira nespresso e chaleira elétrica nos quartos, inclusive algumas cápsula de café e sachês de chá como cortesia. O único ponto negativo é o sinal de Wifi nos quartos, fiquei no 3º andar e simplesmente não pegava, já no saguão do hotel o sinal e a velocidade da conexão são bons.
Outro ponto positivo é a localização, fica ao lado da Long Street, da pra ir caminhando até a Kloof Street, ao Castelo da Boa Esperança e ao Waterfront.