This verdant area overlooks the Company Gardens, and it is from these that it draws its name. The gardens were initially a vegetable patch planted in the 1650s, as is seen in many drawings from the era. Today it a place of relaxation; a green jewel situated in the middle of the vibrant city. As well as the beautiful flora that the gardens contain, you will also find the present day Houses of Parliament, St George’s Cathedral, the Iziko SA Museum and Planetarium, the SA National Library, the SA National Gallery and other buildings in here.

Gardens contains numerous townhouses, authentic mansions and guesthouses; all as colourful and vibrant as the people this suburb is home to. Nestled on the lower slopes of Table Mountain, the suburb is picturesque and enjoys stunning views of the city, Table Mountain and Table Bay. Gardens enjoys a vibrancy similar to that of the City Bowl, but it is more intimate and personal – a place where everybody knows each other.

There is a variety of accommodation types awaiting you in Gardens. From boutique hotels to guest houses, backpackers to villas, Gardens has the accommodation that will suit you. It is also close to major transport routes and numerous tourist attractions. The Table Mountain cable car station is less than a five-minute drive away, while the renowned V&A Waterfront is a ten-minute drive in the opposite direction. There are also boutique shops, fine restaurants, numerous cafes, art galleries and entertainment facilities located within this busy suburb. A regular destination for students, foreigners and locals, Gardens is always a bustling place to be, day and night.

We have researched Gardens accommodation and have listed our top picks for your use:
Victoria Boutique Villa was built in 1902 and retains a refined aura even though it has been modernised for guests’ convenience. Incredible attention to detail was key to furnishing this villa, to ensure that each room is as luxurious and comfortable, as well as elegant and tasteful, as possible. Original fireplaces with carved wooden mantles and claw-foot bath tubs give rooms a bit of Old World charm, while numerous modern conveniences ensure that you won’t be stuck in the Victorian era.

Hippo Boutique Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel situated just off the trendy Kloof Street. Luxurious linens, handcrafted headboards, cherry wood floors and leather couches are among the decadent features you can expect at this hotel. Elegant, contemporary and sophisticated, this boutique hotel is exemplary of designer living.