Philippi Travel Guide

Cape Town

Popular places to visit

Camps Bay Beach showing a beach and a coastal town

Camps Bay Beach

4.5/5(179 reviews)

See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.

Camps Bay Beach
Boulders Beach which includes rugged coastline and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Boulders Beach

4.5/5(149 reviews)

Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions.

Boulders Beach
Table Mountain showing landscape views and mountains

Table Mountain

4.5/5(177 reviews)

One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.

Table Mountain
Clifton Bay Beach featuring a beach, a coastal town and rugged coastline

Clifton Bay Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.

Clifton Bay Beach
Long Street

Long Street

4/5(107 reviews)

Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.

Long Street
Cape Town Stadium featuring a sunset and a city

Cape Town Stadium

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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.

Cape Town Stadium

Things to do

Elephant in a Safari compound

Big Five Game Safari with Lunch

Rp2.840.772
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Big Five Game Safari with Lunch
Cable car ride - Table Mountain

Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour from Cape Town

Rp1.283.215
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour from Cape Town
Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour From Cape Town

Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

Rp677.007
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

Rp761.079
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
Cape Town: African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer

Cape Town: African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer

Rp1.228.800
per adult
Cape Town: African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer
Cape Town: Half-Day City Tour

Cape Town: Half-Day City Tour

Rp1.106.220
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: Half-Day City Tour
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Top hotels in Philippi

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
4 out of 5
Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is Rp3.279.255 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
Rp3.279.255
Rp3.808.857 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (528 reviews)
"Love my vacation at this hotel, 3 days by myself then my boyfriend joined me from Liberia, love the staff, they are amazing, really good people and good and respectful service, they care..would Recommend this location…."

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
3 out of 5
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station, at Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, Western Cape
Fully refundable
The price is Rp767.732 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
Rp767.732
Rp882.892 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel is opposite the airport and therefore very practical if you arrive late or have a super early flight. Though the rooms are very small, they are clean and enough for a one night stay. The staff were so friendly to hand us a baby cot for our little one even though it could not be added as ..."

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
4 out of 5
15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is Rp2.293.684 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp2.293.684
Rp2.664.115 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, absolutely excellent food, very safe and conveniently located right next to the airport. Easy secure parking. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Hotel Sky Cape Town
Hotel Sky Cape Town
3.5 out of 5
Lower Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is Rp2.459.829 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp2.459.829
Rp2.857.091 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Cape Town Cruise Terminal ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (213 reviews)
Excellent hotel - in a great location
"Excellent hotel just 5/10 minutes walk to marina. Room was very comfortable- the coffee machine on each floor - superb. A great bar area and drinks were very reasonably priced. Service was excellent from everyone."

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025

Hotel Sky Cape Town
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
3.5 out of 5
Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is Rp2.677.417 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp2.677.417
Rp3.109.820 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (545 reviews)
"great property"

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Taj Cape Town
Taj Cape Town
5 out of 5
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is Rp4.106.232 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp4.106.232
Rp4.769.388 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Beautiful stay
"Stay was beautiful and the staff were amazing. The breakfast was good as well as the club lounge. Just that the first room we were given had squeaky floors but we swere quickly given another room"

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025

Taj Cape Town
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Other neighbourhoods around Philippi

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens showing a park, tranquil scenes and a house

Newlands

Known for its ample dining options and picturesque gardens, there's plenty to explore in Newlands. You can visit top attractions like Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Newlands Cricket Ground, and jump on the metro at Claremont Station or Newlands Station to see more of the city.

Newlands
Groot Constantia Winery

Constantia

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring the area.

Constantia
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Century City

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

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.

Century City
Cape Town which includes a city and night scenes

City Bowl

The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African National Gallery or South African Museum and Planetarium while you're exploring the area.

City Bowl
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Cape Town City Centre

4/5(237 area reviews)

Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Cape Town City Hall, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Cape Town City Centre
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Gardens

The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.

Gardens

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