Cape Town Cheap Hotels

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, An Ihg Hotel

8.2 / 10

(1646 Reviews)

From 47$
Tudor Hotel

7.4 / 10

(238 Reviews)

From 42$
Innscape Classic Formely The New Tulbagh Hotel

6.8 / 10

(1073 Reviews)

From 68$
Signature Lux Hotel By Onomo, Waterfront

8.0 / 10

(1721 Reviews)

From 68$
Onomo Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square

8.1 / 10

(753 Reviews)

From 48$

Cape Town is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and it’s no wonder that it is a popular tourist destination. When planning a trip to Cape Town, it’s important to decide what type of accommodation you want to stay in. There are a few different options, but one of the most popular choices is to stay in a cheap hotel.

There are a few reasons why you might want to stay in a cheap hotel when travelling to Cape Town. For starters, cheap hotels are affordable, which is perfect for those on a tight budget. Additionally, cheap hotels are often located in convenient locations, close to all the best attractions.

Lastly, cheap hotels tend to offer good value for money, and include a number of Amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and breakfast. So, if you’re looking for a comfortable and affordable place to stay in Cape Town, a cheap hotel is the perfect choice.

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Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, An Ihg Hotel Tudor Hotel Innscape Classic Formely The New Tulbagh Hotel Signature Lux Hotel By Onomo, Waterfront Best Cheap Hotels In Cape Town Onomo Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square Lady Hamilton Hotel Parliament Hotel Cheap Hotels In Downtown Cape Town Knightsbury Guest House City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront Wilton Lodge

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8.2
Very good
1646 Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, An Ihg Hotel

📍 101 St George'S Mall, Corner Of Church Street And St George'S Mall

From 47$

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre is 20 minutes on foot from Cape Town International Convention Centre and offers panoramic views from the rooms. Boasting airport transfer service, laundry facilities and 24-hour security, this venue also provides guests with conference equipment and a photocopier.

The accommodation is located in the very heart of Cape Town, in close vicinity of the cobbled Greenmarket Square. Art It Is is about 2.8 km from the inn. Adderley Street is also located near the hotel. You can get to the flat-topped Table Mountain in a few minutes by car.

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7.4
Good
238 Reviews

Tudor Hotel

📍 153 Long Market Street

From 42$

The 3-star Tudor Hotel Cape Town is set 0.4 km from the metropolitical church "St George's Cathedral" and 1.3 km from the bastion fort "Castle of Good Hope". Boasting location next to Bree Street, the venue offers 26 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.

The accommodation is 1 km from the city centre and adjacent to Atlantic Art Gallery. The hotel is located in City Bowl district. You can get to Table Mountain in a few minutes by car.

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6.8
Good
1073 Reviews

Innscape Classic Formely The New Tulbagh Hotel

📍 9 Ryk Tulbagh Square

From 68$

The 3-star New Tulbagh Hotel Cape Town is set 2 km from Two Oceans Aquarium and 1.6 km from V & A Waterfront. To ensure an exceptional stay in Cape Town, multilingual staff stands ready to provide airport shuttle service, 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security.

The venue is set in City Bowl district, in vicinity of Bree Street. The accommodation is close to the city's tourist area and Adderley Street. The New Tulbagh Hotel is a short ride from Signal Hill Mountain.

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8
Very good
1721 Reviews

Signature Lux Hotel By Onomo, Waterfront

📍 24 Alfred Street

From 68$

The 3-star Signature Lux Hotel By Onomo, Waterfront Cape Town is set 0.8 km from Africa Centre and 1.6 km from V & A Waterfront Shopping Mall. A lounge bar as well as a bar and entertainment activities can be enjoyed at the venue, boasting the setting next to Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa.

Cape Town centre can be reached within 15 minutes' walk. The accommodation is located in City Bowl district. You can also visit Cticc in no time.

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8.1
Very good
753 Reviews

Onomo Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square

📍 10 Greenmarket Square

From 48$

Located 10 minutes' ride from the flat-topped Table Mountain, the 3-star Onomo Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square offers comfortable rooms. Set near a bus stop, this venue boasts a shared lounge, a golf course and a flat-screen satellite TV as well as an a la carte restaurant that serves African cuisine.

Situated in City Bowl district, the inn is set 0.8 km from the Military museum "Castle of Good Hope". Guests can reach the centre of Cape Town within 10 minutes' walk. Bree Street is also located near the accommodation. You can get to Cape Town International Convention Centre in a few minutes by car.

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Hotels in Cape Town

Airport nearby ✈️ Cape Town International
Average Price 💰 180$
Hotels in Cape Town 🏨 4640
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 20076
Landmarks nearby 📍 Lion's Head, Greenpoint Park and Biodiversity Garden, Signal Hill, Heart of Cape Town Museum, University of Cape Town
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, An Ihg Hotel
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ Tudor Hotel
Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 Innscape Classic Formely The New Tulbagh Hotel

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7
Good
297 Reviews

Lady Hamilton Hotel

📍 10 Union Street

From 31$

Lady Hamilton Hotel Cape Town is a 3-star venue placed 900 metres to De Waal Park. Featuring 78 rooms with views of the city, this accommodation is set within a short ride from Cape Town International Convention Centre.

The flat-topped Table Mountain is less than 3 km away. The centre of Cape Town is a 20-minute walk from the hotel. Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium is also located near the property. Peppertree Cafe is a few minutes away.

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8.7
Excellent
587 Reviews

Parliament Hotel

📍 9 Barrack Street

From 88$

Situated 2.4 km from V & A Waterfront in Cape Town, Parliament Hotel features a tennis court, a golf course and live performances throughout the venue. The property is set in City Bowl district, a few steps from Slave Lodge Museum.

This accommodation is in a 25-minute walk from De Waal Park. The city centre is a 5-minute walk away. Parliament Hotel is a short ride from the flat-topped Table Mountain.

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9.2
Excellent
82 Reviews

Knightsbury Guest House

📍 15 Linkoping Rd

From 73$

Located a 15-minute drive from the 5.28 - sq - km Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, the 2-star Knightsbury Guest House Cape Town offers light rooms. The property provides views of the garden, while airport transfer service and 24-hour security are available.

Situated in Rondebosch district, the guest house is set about 10 minutes' walk of the public research University of Cape Town. It is 5 km from downtown Cape Town. The seat Baxter Theatre Centre is also located near the hotel. You can get to the mountaintop monument "Rhodes Memorial" in a few minutes by car.

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8.3
Very good
2740 Reviews

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

📍 Cnr Dock And Alfred Roads

From 63$

The 3-star City Lodge V&A Waterfront Cape Town is set 0.5 km from Two Oceans Aquarium and 0.7 km from Adderley Street. The venue provides 207 guestrooms appointed with complimentary wireless internet, air conditioning and coffee/tea making facilities for a pleasant stay in Cape Town.

The inventively designed retail Watershed Market is a few steps away, while Cape Town train station is within a 10 minutes' walk from the accommodation. The city centre is within 15 minutes' walk away. City Lodge V&A Waterfront is a short ride from Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

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7.6
Very good
309 Reviews

Wilton Lodge

📍 2 Hill Road

From 45$

Wilton Lodge, located 25 km from Cape Town International airport, offers a laundry room and housekeeping. Bree Street is 25 minutes' walk from the bed & breakfast, while The Green & Sea Point Hebrew Congregation Orthodox Synagogue is 350 metres away.

The property lies in an entertainment area of Cape Town, within 30 minutes' walk of the city centre. The hotel is within a stroll from a beach. Moreover, it is located in proximity to White Horses.

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8.3
Very good
426 Reviews

Protea Hotel By Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

📍 Liesbeek Avenue Off Liesbeek Parkway, Mowbray

From 85$

Protea Hotel By Marriott Cape Town Mowbray is set within landscaped gardens, about 0.9 km from South African Astronomical Observatory and features 24-hour reception, 24-hour security service and concierge service. Located at a reasonable distance from the 17th - century Castle of Good Hope, the venue offers 70 rooms with beautiful views.

Newlands Rugby Stadium is less than 3.6 km away. The accommodation is set within 5 km distance from Cape Town city centre. Southern Africa Large Telescope is also located near the hotel. You will find Two Rivers Urban Park within the immediate surroundings.

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7.7
Very good
555 Reviews

Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard

📍 Corner Melbourne And Coronation Road, Woodstock

From 81$

Featuring free self parking, allergy-free rooms and a golf course, Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard Hotel is set at 3.6 km distance from V & A Waterfront in Cape Town. Situated in Walmer Estate district, the venue is set 2.5 km from Gardens Shopping Centre.

The accommodation is located off Art It Is, just 20 minutes' walk from the city centre. You can get to District Six Memorial Museum in a few minutes by car.

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7.7
Very good
1335 Reviews

Protea Hotel By Marriott Cape Town Sea Point

📍 Corner Of Arthur'S Road & Main Road

From 77$

The 3-star Protea Hotel By Marriott Cape Town Sea Point offers 124 rooms in a 10-minute ride away from South African National Gallery. There are computers and a photocopy machine at the venue.

Green Point Park is less than 2.2 km away. The accommodation lies within 4 km of the centre of Cape Town. Guests can find a beautiful beach within a stroll of the hotel. You can get to V & A Waterfront in a few minutes by car.

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7.9
Very good
445 Reviews

Cape Diamond Boutique Hotel

📍 Cnr Of Parliament And Longmarket St Po B, 8000

From 34$

Cape Diamond Boutique Hotel is located in a tourist area of Cape Town, merely 0.3 km from the historical Greenmarket Square. Boasting location next to the Military museum "Castle of Good Hope", the venue offers 60 rooms together with a cocktail bar onsite.

Ideally situated in City Bowl district, the accommodation is only a few steps away from Slave Lodge Museum. Atlantic Art Gallery is about 0.5 km from the property. Cape Diamond Boutique Hotel is a short ride from the flat-topped Table Mountain.

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8.3
Very good
7 Reviews

Rachel'S Home From Home

📍 45B Beresford Road, Walmer Estate

From 50$

Offering a shared lounge and a garden, Rachel'S Home From Home Cape Town is set in Walmer Estate district, at 2.7 km distance from Gardens Shopping Centre. The centre of Cape Town is within 2 km of the venue, and V & A Waterfront is about 4 km away.

You can get to the flat-topped Table Mountain in a few minutes by car.

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9.3
Excellent
101 Reviews

Braeside B&B

📍 15 Braeside Road, Green Point

From 96$

The cheap 3-star Braeside Bed & Breakfast Cape Town is placed 25 minutes' stroll from Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The property provides 9 guestrooms appointed with a private safe, multi-channel television and ironing facilities for a pleasant stay in Cape Town.

Situated in Green Point district, the bed & breakfast is set a 5-minute drive from Bo-Kaap Museum. The city centre is a 30-minute walk away. Braeside Bed & Breakfast is a short ride from the historical Greenmarket Square.

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7.2
Good
2682 Reviews

Mojo Hotel & Market

📍 30 Regent Road, Sea Point

From 40$

The 3-star Mojo Hotel/Hostel & Market Cape Town offers modern rooms with contemporary interiors in proximity to The Point Mall. The venue is 3.3 km away from Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa and 1.1 km from Sea Point Promenade.

The property is located in Sea Point district, 4 km from the centre of Cape Town. The beach is 500 metres away. Mojo Hotel/Hostel & Market is a short ride from The Promenade.

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8.1
Very good
288 Reviews

Sunsquare Cape Town City Bowl

📍 Corner Of Buitengracht And Strand Street 01

From 144$

Featuring an indoor swimming pool and a sun deck, Sunsquare Cape Town City Bowl Hotel is located close to Bree Street. You'll be 1.7 km from District Six Memorial Museum and 1.4 km from V & A Waterfront.

The venue is set in City Bowl district, in vicinity of the cobbled Greenmarket Square. The centre of Cape Town is nearly 1 km away. You can get to the flat-topped Table Mountain in a few minutes by car.

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9.1
Excellent
41 Reviews

Medindi Manor Hotel

📍 4 Thicket Road, Rosebank

From 108$

The 3-star Medindi Manor Hotel is set 1.3 km from Cape Town City Ballet and 2.5 km from Newlands Rugby Stadium. The venue provides 15 guestrooms appointed with free Wi-Fi, cable channels and big windows for a pleasant stay in Cape Town.

The accommodation offers a prime location about 15 km from Cape Town International airport and a few minutes' walk from St Patrick's Catholic Church. The hotel is located in Mowbray district. You can get to The Old Biscuit Mill in a few minutes by car.

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8.3
Very good
158 Reviews

Woodbridge Lodge

📍 18 Hawston Road

From 74$

Woodbridge Lodge Cape Town is located at nearly an 11-minute walk of Milnerton Golf Club and features airport shuttle bus service, 24 hour front desk assistance and 24-hour security. Milnerton Lagoon is 500 metres from the bed & breakfast, while Woodbridge Island bus station is 350 metres away.

Cape Town International airport is 20 km from Woodbridge Lodge, which lies in Milnerton district. You can get to Cape Town Science Centre in a few minutes by car.

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8
Very good
120 Reviews

The Ritz Cape Town Hotel

📍 Camberwell And Main Roads

From 51$

Featuring a sunbathing terrace, a sauna and a swimming pool, The Ritz Cape Town Hotel is located in Three Anchor Bay district, in 13 minutes' walk to the operational Green Point Lighthouse. The venue is situated 4 km from Cape Town city centre and 25 km from Cape Town International airport.

This accommodation is in a 25-minute walk from the 40 - meter Cape Wheel. You can get to Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in a few minutes by car.

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8.6
Excellent
618 Reviews

Villa Viva Cape Town

📍 74 New Church Street

From 18$

Villa Viva Cape Town is rated 2 stars and is placed 3.7 km to Table Mountain. Featuring 34 rooms with views of the village, this guest house is set within a short ride from V & A Waterfront.

The centre of Cape Town can be reached within a 15-minute walk. Guests can easily get to South African National Gallery, which is approximately 1.4 km away. Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium is also located near the hotel. Kloof Street lies within a short stroll away.

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8.7
Excellent
2650 Reviews

Radisson Red Hotel V&A Waterfront Cape Town

📍 Silo 6, Silo Square, V&A Waterfront

From 150$

Radisson Red Hotel V & A Waterfront Cape Town is located 0.2 km from Cape Town Diamond Museum and offers airport shuttle service, a laundry room and 24-hour security. The venue is set in Waterfront district, in vicinity of Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa.

Two Oceans Aquarium is less than 0.8 km away. It is 2 km to the centre of Cape Town. Radisson Red Hotel V & A Waterfront Cape Town is a short ride from Signal Hill.

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7.8
Very good
301 Reviews

Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel

📍 134 Long Street

From 72$

Featuring Wi Fi throughout the property, Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel Cape Town is set in 5 minutes' ride away from Cape Town International Convention Centre. It is located in City Bowl district, just a few minutes' walk from Cape Gallery.

The venue is situated 1 km from Cape Town city centre and 20 km from Cape Town International airport. Guests will be in 10 minutes' ride from the R4.5-billion Cape Town Stadium. Bree Street is also located near the hotel. You can get to V & A Waterfront in a few minutes by car.

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8.9
Excellent
62 Reviews

La Roche Guest House

📍 7 Weenen Road, Milnerton

From 59$

La Roche Guest House Cape Town, located within 25 minutes' walk from Paddocks shopping Centre, offers 6 modern rooms. To ensure an exceptional stay in Cape Town, multilingual staff stands ready to provide airport shuttle service and concierge service.

Situated in Milnerton district, the guest house is set 7 km from GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World. The venue is close to the city's residential area and Our Lady of the Annunciation Cath. Church. La Roche Guest House is a short ride from Canal Walk Shopping Centre.

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7.7
Very good
895 Reviews

Check Inn Hotel

📍 155 Main Road Check Inn Hotel

From 46$

The 2-star Check Inn Cape Town is set 1.9 km from Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and 2 km from V&A Waterfront Shopping Mall. You will find laundry facilities, 24-hour security and concierge service at the venue too.

The accommodation is located 30 minutes' walk from the centre of Cape Town. The hotel is located in Green Point district. You can get to Green Point Park in a few minutes by car.

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Cape Town Cheap Hotels FAQ
Where to find the best cheap hotels in Cape Town?
The area of Woodstock district features an array of hotels, one cheap option is Wex1 Luxury Apartments rated 8.2/10, which features ironing, a free car park and complimentary private parking. It costs 78US$ per night. Another top district is Woodstock, it contains a high concentration of landmarks, such as Milnerton Beach, so you can book a room at Sun1 Milnerton to explore the area. It costs 41US$ per night.
What are the top cheap hotels in Cape Town city centre?
For those searching for a central place, there are 3 deals to consider. Alternatively, book 20 Belladonna Avenue Devilspeak (rating: 8.0/10) at the cost of 46US$ per night. It's set a 10-minute walk from the city centre and offers an outdoor swimming pool, a golf course and hiking on site.
What are the best cheap hotels in Woodstock district, Cape Town?
If you want to stay in a vibrant area of Cape Town, travelingliz.org offers 5 budget deals in Woodstock district. You may like Stock Exchange Apartment Hotel (rating: 7.8/10) with bicycle usage, dry cleaning/laundry and dry cleaning. It's set 5 minutes' walk from Kelly John Gough. Alternatively, you may book Happy Home - Woodstock (rating: 8.0/10) for 22US$ per night. It offers a golf course, hiking and ironing on site.

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