Central to all things business and trendy, the Cape Town City Bowl is a fantastic place to stay whether you are looking for a business stopover or an extended spot of tourism. Choose from opulent hotels, affordable guesthouses or that fancy villa accommodation you always see on travel programmes.

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The Cape Town City Bowl is the most central place to stay if your business and leisure is concentrated within the city. With the magnificent Table Mountain rising up behind you and the harbour and Table Bay before you, accommodation within the CBD is certain to offer astounding views.

When you stay in the City Bowl you will not only enjoy superb accommodation - the area is jam-packed with general shops, specialist stores and exclusive boutiques. There are daily craft markets set up within the city where you can purchase African curios, clothing, jewellery, artworks and numerous other nick-knacks. There are antique stores where you may find a collector's piece or a charming trinket. Contemporary museums and art galleries abound and are the ideal place to escape the heat and crowds in the afternoon. Coffee shops, pavement cafes and take-away stalls are plentiful, as are fine restaurants and cocktail bars.

Long Street is one of the better known streets in Cape Town, as it is the city's vibrant party street. There are a variety of stores and accommodation venues (including everything from hotels to backpacker lodges) lining the street, as well as a variety of restaurants, bars and nightlife venues. Regardless of the time of day or night, there is always something happening in Long Street.

Many businesses can be found within the City Bowl, as well as banking facilities, post offices, international consulates, and hotels. Should you wish to take in some entertainment, the Labia Theatre shows numerous independent films. Alternatively the Little Theatre and Artscape showcase live performances including plays, musicals and concerts. Larger events are conducted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, which is located on the city foreshore.

The list of things to do in Cape Town is endless and if you want to experience as many as possible, we recommend selecting accommodation within Cape Town during your time here.

Top Choices

Although Cape Town's CBD is a vibrant place you may prefer accommodation that keeps you close to the action, but provides peace and tranquillity. The Urban Chic Hotel is situated on Long Street, so you can enjoy convenient access to many of the attractions offered by the city. The hotel is a satisfying blend of sophistication and tranquillity, and the windows have double glazing which blocks much of the noise from outside. Urban Chic is exclusive luxury hotel accommodation for the discerning traveller.

The Relais Adderley Hotel offers exquisite accommodation on one of Cape Town's oldest streets. The original historic facade has been maintained, but the interior features the best that the modern world has to offer. Here you will find luxurious suite accommodation that is the perfect place to return to after a flurry of business meetings or sight-seeing. Escape to the plunge-pool and sundeck on the roof during the day, or venture here in the evening and watch as the sun sets behind Lion’s Head. This is truly superb Cape Town accommodation.