Cape Town City Bowl

The Cape Town city bowl is the collective name for the prosperous and leafy suburbs of Gardens, Tamboerskloof and Oranjezicht. These lie between the city centre and the mountain. Steep streets of pretty 19th century villas wind up the lower slopes of Table Mountain towards the cable car. There's plenty of shopping streets as well with fashionable bars and restaurants. And yet the city centre is only 5 mins away by car.

The city bowl is ideal for people who enjoy city life. It’s home to many of Cape Town’s luxurious boutique hotels and guest lodges. And offers plenty of cafés, delis and interesting boutique shops within easy walking distance.

By and large, the area’s historic character means it’s not the place you’ll find massive swimming pools, palatial gardens or large car parks. Luxury boutique hotels in the Cape Town city bowl include Four Rosmead, Kensington Place, Welgelege, The Three, as well as the Grande Dame of Cape Town, the Mount Nelson.

It’s well situated to get to everywhere quickly. It’s only a 10 minutes drive to the V&A Waterfront And yet it's also a quick 10-15 minutes to the beaches of Camps Bay.

Bo-kaap, the original Cape Malay quarter, is also in the Cape Town City Bowl. This picturesque area of brightly coloured houses nestles just below Signal Hill. Close-by is the Waterkant, with its steep narrow cobbled streets and the thriving Cape Quarter.