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Multilevel glass museum on V&A Waterfront housing exhibitions tracing local political history.

Experience inventive Nouvelle Latin cuisine with a South African twist at this vibrant restaurant, where the friendly staff and kitchen action create unforgettable moments.

Low-key quarters, some with plunge pools, in a refined hotel offering bay views & an outdoor pool. Overlooking the beach along Hout Bay, this genteel long-standing hotel with a modern annexe is 7 miles from Chapman's Peak mountain and 13 km from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Understated rooms in the original building have tea and coffeemaking facilities; some offer bay views. Upgraded rooms in the annexe add private balconies, flat-screen TVs, minibar and free Wi-Fi, and some also have mountain views. Suites come with kitchenettes, fireplaces and plunge pools. Full English breakfast and secured parking are complimentary. There's a laid-back lounge with a bar, and a seafood restaurant with a terrace, plus an outdoor pool.

Shabby-chic rooms, studios & suites in a kitschy hotel featuring a cafe, an outdoor pool & gardens. In an elegant mansion amid greenery, this whimsical hotel is 4 km from the V&A Waterfront, 7 km from Table Mountain National Park and 19 km from Cape Town International Airport. Featuring shabby-chic decor, the individually decorated rooms offer Wi-Fi and smart TVs, plus minifridges and kettles. Studios and suites include terraces, kitchens and/or private pools. Breakfast is served in a cosy BYOB cafe. Other amenities include gardens, terraces and an outdoor pool. Children age 14 and over are welcome.

Nestled under Table Mountain, this cozy café transforms from a buzzing daytime spot for coffee and quiche into a vibey bar serving legendary hot dogs and draft beers by night.

Chic suites in a plush boutique hotel featuring a restaurant & an outdoor pool, plus free breakfast. Set in an upscale neighbourhood at the foot of Table Mountain, this plush boutique hotel is 2 km from the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and 14 km from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Featuring private terraces/balconies, the 8 sophisticated suites offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and DVD players, as well as sitting areas, iPod docks and minibars. In-room beauty treatments and 24-hour room service are available. Free amenities include parking, loaner bikes, and cooked-to-order breakfast served in-room or in a polished restaurant. There's also a bar, a chic lounge and an outdoor pool. Kids 12 and over are welcome.

The Baxter Theatre in Cape Town serves up an array of vibrant performances from comedy to dance, all within a cozy atmosphere complemented by a buffet-style restaurant.

This iconic mountain offers rewarding, challenging hikes that culminate in breathtaking panoramic views of Cape Town, especially at sunrise or sunset.

Contemporary hotel offering a chic restaurant and a bar, plus a pool on a mountain-view terrace. Set in an upscale district, this sleek hotel is a 4-minute walk from the South African National Gallery and 3.7 miles from Sea Point Beach. Slick, modern rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, DVD players and desks, as well as minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add sitting areas, plus town or mountain views; some have 2 bedrooms. Penthouse apartments feature fully-equipped kitchens, living rooms and dining areas. Breakfast is available for a fee. Amenities include an outdoor pool on a mountain-view terrace, a spa, a gym and event space. There's a chic restaurant, a hip cafe and a glitzy bar with panoramic views.

Colourful rooms & suites in a relaxed B&B offering free Wi-Fi, a patio & a rooftop terrace. Set on a street lined with colourful houses, this casual B&B is 6 minutes' walk from the restaurants on Long Street, 2 km from shopping at the V&A Waterfront and 1 km from the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The 6 bright rooms and suites feature wood floors, en suite bathrooms, TVs and free Wi-Fi. The 2 suites add minfridges, and 1 has a sitting area and a deck. Cooked or continental breakfast is served in an enclosed courtyard. There's also a furnished patio and a rooftop terrace.