Guidebook for Cape Town
Sightseeing
Such a beautiful place to visit with incredible walks, restuarants, exhibitions, the impressive tree top Boomslang walk and of course the amazing experience of being surrounded by such natural beauty.
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveSuch a beautiful place to visit with incredible walks, restuarants, exhibitions, the impressive tree top Boomslang walk and of course the amazing experience of being surrounded by such natural beauty.
Newlands Forest is a few minutes walk away from Hilltop Garden Cottage. A visit to Newlands is not complete without a walk through the forest to view the natural vegetation and incredible views.
201 locals recommend
Newlands Forest
Newlands Forest is a few minutes walk away from Hilltop Garden Cottage. A visit to Newlands is not complete without a walk through the forest to view the natural vegetation and incredible views.
Everything Else
For all educators visiting UCT, Hilltop Garden Cottage is just around the corner. So convenient. And FYI this beautiful university is the oldest university in South Africa.
66 locals recommend
University of Cape Town
For all educators visiting UCT, Hilltop Garden Cottage is just around the corner. So convenient. And FYI this beautiful university is the oldest university in South Africa.
Newlands Rugby Stadium
ERF153664 Boundary RdPerfect for all rugby enthusiasts!
Perfect for all those cricket lovers! An impressive stadium with capacity of 51,900 people (not all seated).
57 locals recommend
PPC Newlands Cricket Stadium
146 Campground RdPerfect for all those cricket lovers! An impressive stadium with capacity of 51,900 people (not all seated).
Montabello is an inspiring, historic space home to an incredible collection of creative businesses, as well as the renowned Gardeners Cottage Restuarant. Definitely worth a visit!
37 locals recommend
Montebello Design Centre
31 Newlands AveMontabello is an inspiring, historic space home to an incredible collection of creative businesses, as well as the renowned Gardeners Cottage Restuarant. Definitely worth a visit!
Italos
A fabulous Italian inspired cafe run by the fabulous Vivien and her family.
Delicious deli section, fabulous sit down menu and great coffee.
Highly recommended.
A very popular restaurant & cheerful pub that is an institution in Newlands. Delicious food (still serving their famous Barristers steaks), great service and wonderful old world ambience.
73 locals recommend
Barristers Grill & Cafe Newlands
Kildare RoadA very popular restaurant & cheerful pub that is an institution in Newlands. Delicious food (still serving their famous Barristers steaks), great service and wonderful old world ambience.
Forresters Arms a.k.a Forries is an amazing old style pub with an incredible menu and a wide selection of craft beers and wine. Kid-friendly play area is a hit for families. Service is excellent.
153 locals recommend
Foresters Arms
52 Newlands AveForresters Arms a.k.a Forries is an amazing old style pub with an incredible menu and a wide selection of craft beers and wine. Kid-friendly play area is a hit for families. Service is excellent.
Shopping
Cavendish is an superb shopping location offering more than 200 stores as well as a wide selection of restaurants, cinema and coffee bars.
387 locals recommend
Cavendish Square
1 Dreyer StCavendish is an superb shopping location offering more than 200 stores as well as a wide selection of restaurants, cinema and coffee bars.
A small compact shopping precinct with has a fabulous Woolworths food store, Knead for fresh breads and pastries, the stylish Copper Club and the renowned Italian restaurant for a sit down meal, a fish shop, pharmacy, butcher, bookshop, hairdresser, a beauty salon and a few gift stores. Underground parking available.
20 locals recommend
Dean Street Arcade
Dean StreetA small compact shopping precinct with has a fabulous Woolworths food store, Knead for fresh breads and pastries, the stylish Copper Club and the renowned Italian restaurant for a sit down meal, a fish shop, pharmacy, butcher, bookshop, hairdresser, a beauty salon and a few gift stores. Underground parking available.
This Pick n Pay is incredibly convenient as it is a large store providing a wide range of groceries and other essentials for a holiday. There is also a pharmacy located within the store.
Just outside is the Pick n Pay liquor store where you will be able to purchase alcohol if you so choose.
35 locals recommend
Pick n Pay Claremont
Corner Main RdThis Pick n Pay is incredibly convenient as it is a large store providing a wide range of groceries and other essentials for a holiday. There is also a pharmacy located within the store.
Just outside is the Pick n Pay liquor store where you will be able to purchase alcohol if you so choose.