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Popular places to visit
Boulders Beach
Sun, sand and spectacular sea life are all available at Boulders Beach, home to an impressive African Penguin colony.
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
Table Mountain
The lofty summit of Table Mountain is Cape Town’s crowning glory, offering a coastal panorama that is second to none.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Cape of Good Hope
Feared by sailors for centuries, the jagged cliffs around the Cape of Good Hope showcase the splendour of South Africa’s native wilderness.
Cape Town Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.
Things to do
Boulders Beach Penguins and Seal Island Boat Trip Half Day Tour
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town
Cape Town: Heart of Cape Town Medical Museum Entrance Ticket
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise
WILDX Atlantis QUAD BIKE ADVENTURE + PHOTO OPS CAPE TOWN
Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Full-Day Guided Tour
Top hotels in Philadelphia
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
The location cannot be beat! Best location for V&A waterfront - we stayed 5 nights. Staff are incredibly welcoming. Nice restaurant/bar and lobby. Hop On/Off bus Stop #2 is right across from the main door. Rooms are clean; lots of space for unpacking. The bathroom is part of the decor/ style of the ...
Reviewed on 30 Oct, 2025
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
Pleasant hotel - very comfortable and spacious rooms. Very friendly and efficient staff.
Reviewed on 5 Nov, 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge
Room was clean
Reviewed on 1 Nov, 2025
The Commodore Hotel
Staff were friendly and helpful, location is great for the waterfront
Reviewed on 3 Nov, 2025
Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
Very comfortable. Lovely ocean view. Good size room. Good service. Good spa.
Reviewed on 24 Sept, 2025
Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers
Very clean and professional
Reviewed on 9 Oct, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Philadelphia
Bloubergstrand
Unique features of Bloubergstrand include the mountain views and seaside views. Make a stop by Bloubergstrand Beach or Dolphin Beach while you're exploring the area.
Century City
Unique features of Century City include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Canal Walk Shopping Centre or Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.
Eikenbosch
If you're spending time in Eikenbosch, check out sights like Tyger Valley Shopping Centre or Nitida Cellars and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stikland Station or Sarepta Station.
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.
Green Point
Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.
De Waterkant
De Waterkant is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Table Mountain National Park and Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village while you're in town.
