Your guide to finding the best hotels in Cape Town, South Africa
Make the most of your time in Cape Town by staying at a hotel that suits your style. Explore our handpicked assortment of hotels, carefully chosen to include both lavish and budget-friendly choices.
Best time to visit Cape Town
The best time of year to visit Cape Town depends on what you’re looking for (or hoping to avoid) during your travels in terms of things like weather and price.
Low and high season in Cape Town
Busiest month(s): Cape Town experiences its peak tourist season in December, resulting in an average nightly rate of $272. For those booking travel during this period, it's important to account for higher costs compared to less busy times of the year, which offer average nightly rates as low as $79.
Quietest month(s): The cheapest month to take your trip is August, when the average cost per night is $79.
Weather in Cape Town
Cape Town sees a low amount of rainfall, great if you prefer drier weather.
To escape the rainy season, plan your trip to Cape Town in January.
Average temperatures:
Highs: Cape Town sees the highest temperatures in January, which reach 80° F. If you prefer milder temperatures plan to travel during cooler seasons.
Lows: If you're a fan of cool weather, you should come during July, when temperatures can fall to 50° F.
The most expensive month in Cape Town is December, when you can expect to spend around $272 on hotels. Weekend rates generally increase, averaging around $80 per night throughout the year, while Sunday brings the highest cost at the best hotels in Cape Town. You'll find savings on Wednesday, which is the cheapest day to book a room on average.
Where to stay in Cape Town
While selecting the right hotel is important, keep the hotel location in mind. The various neighborhoods of Cape Town, including Camps bay, Sea point, and Bo-kaap, boast a plethora of hotels available.
The best-rated hotels in Cape Town
Elevate your travel experience by staying in one of the city's top-rated hotels.
The Table Bay offers a great stay with its 5-star rating and range of services. The hotel provides an excellent retreat in the middle of Cape Town. You can enjoy the restaurant, bar, pool, and gym options.
The Taj Cape Town is a wonderful choice when it comes to comfort and affordability. With a 5-star rating, this hotel provides its restaurant, fitness center, pool, and bar options.
Have it all at the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town, where comfort meets modern amenities. The hotel offers its restaurant, fitness center, parking, and free Wi-Fi for you to use at your leisure.
The Westin Cape Town is a 5-star hotel that offers a lot of amenities for you to enjoy, including its restaurant, bar, pool, and gym.
Popular hotels in Cape Town
These are some of the other most popular Cape Town hotels you can book there:
The Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town is a 4-star hotel that offers a modern and comfortable design, in addition to amenities like a pool, gym, restaurant, and spa.
Things to do in Cape Town
With its wide array attractions, fantastic things to eat, and comfortable lodging options, Cape Town is the perfect place to uncover a new part of the world.
Check out well-known attractions and things to do like the City Sightseeing. If you're a foodie, you'll find delicious local cuisine, creative twists on classic dishes, and flavors from around the world at Willoughby & Co, Harbour House Restaurant, Baia Seafood Restaurant, Karibu Restaurant, and Belthazar Restaurant & Wine Bar.
