Bo-kaap Accommodation
5 Camp Street
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Cape Town
1.6km from Bo-kaap
5 Camp Street provides self catering accommodation in Gardens, Cape Town City Bowl. Ideally situated in the central, trendy and historic suburb of Gardens, on the lower slopes of Table Mountain. Within easy walking distance of Kloof Street... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Liberty Lodge
Guest House Accommodation in Cape Town City Bowl
1.6km from Bo-kaap
Liberty Lodge provides guests with bed and breakfast accommodation in Tamboerskloof, Gardens, Cape Town City Bowl. Over the years, this classic Cape Town bed & breakfast has earned an enviable reputation for relaxed and genuine hospitality. Originally a V …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Green Point Self Catering Studio
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Green Point, Cape Town
2km from Bo-kaap
Green Point Self Catering Studio provides visitors with self catering accommodation in Green Point, Cape Town City Bowl. We offer 2 self catering studios. Green Point Self Catering Studio 1 (sleeps max two) is a tastefully renovated self-catering studio.. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Beach Villa
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Mouille Point
2.5km from Bo-kaap
Beach Villa apartment provides self catering accommodation in Mouille Point, Cape Town City Bowl. Beach Villa, is a spacious two bedroomed self catering apartment with stunning sea and mountain views and within walking distance to the Mouille Point beach …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Barry Hall Apartments
Sleeps 10 or More Accommodation in Fresnaye
2.5km from Bo-kaap
Barry Hall is located in the leafy suburb of Fresnaye on the Atlantic Seaboard. The 4 large apartments and garden cottage are offer free Wi-Fi as well as friendly daily service, weekdays leaves you free to enjoy Cape Town and all its beauty. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Grande Kloof Boutique Hotel
Hotel / Boutique Hotel Accommodation in Sea Point, Cape Town
2.9km from Bo-kaap
The Grande Kloof is a privately owned and operated accommodation establishment offering both Bed & Breakfast and Self Catering options in a great holiday location within the upmarket residential area of Fresnaye, on the Atlantic Seaboard in Cape Town... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
7A Clifton Steps
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Clifton, Cape Town
3.7km from Bo-kaap
A beautifully appointed garden self-catering 2 bedroom apartment on Clifton Steps. Ideally situated - just a short taxi ride from Camps Bay to one side and to the other side, all that the Mother City has to offer. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Aview
Interesting Place Accommodation in Camps Bay, Cape Town
5.3km from Bo-kaap
This striking luxury villa offers unobstructed views of both the mountain & Camps Bay. It is close to the beach, restaurants, clubs, bars, Cape Town, V&A Waterfront, Golf courses & wine routes. The pool, Jacuzzi & gamesroom are big hits with guests! …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
3 On Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Camps Bay, Cape Town
5.3km from Bo-kaap
3 on Camps Bay is a luxury 16 bedroom Guesthouse in the up-market and trendy Camps Bay, Cape Town. Located in a cul-de-sac overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, 3 On Camps Bay offers a quiet retreat where you can vacation in the utmost luxury and pamper. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Knightsbury Guest House
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Rondebosch
6.5km from Bo-kaap
There are 4 tastefully decorated rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Each is fitted with all the amenities necessary to making sure their guests' needs are attended to. The Knight's are an impressive double act at breakfast, which is indulgent with... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
8 Neptune's Isle
Pet Friendly Accommodation in Milnerton
6.9km from Bo-kaap
Neptune's Isle cabana (sleeps 4) is a great getaway for pleasure seeking tourists, or for a weekend break. Self-catering - Cabana is situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean with views of Table Mountain & Robben Island across the bay, and from where... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Fernwood Manor
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Newlands, Cape Town
7.1km from Bo-kaap
Fernwood Manor is an elegant colonial style home in the leafy suburb of Newlands surrounded by lush greenery with wonderful mountain views. Our exclusive guest house, catering for no more than 16 guests, ensures warm friendly personal service... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Sandown Lodge
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Rondebosch
7.6km from Bo-kaap
Sandown Lodge is a charming 19th Century Georgian Guest House, centrally situated in picturesque surroundings in Rondebosch, Cape Town. Close to Newlands Cricket ground and the University of Cape Town which are within walking distance... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Glencoy
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Claremont
7.9km from Bo-kaap
Glencoy provides self catering accommodation in Claremont, Cape Town. Glencoy is an upmarket, private self-catering apartment and en-suite guest room. It is situated in the quiet residential area of Upper Claremont. With a striking view of Table Mountain. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Thatchwood Cottage
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Pinelands, Cape Town
7.9km from Bo-kaap
Thatchwood Cottage is situated in Pinelands which offers a self contained cottage with its own entrance and secure off street parking. There is a swimming pool and tranquil garden where guests can relax. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Mayfield Cottages
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Rondebosch
8.7km from Bo-kaap
Mayfield Cottages - 2 upmarket (spacious, sunny and comfortable) self-catering suites (each sleep 2 people) conveniently located in the leafy, historic suburb of Rondebosch, Cape Town. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Valley Heights B&B / Guest House
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Kenilworth
9.4km from Bo-kaap
Valley Heights Guest House provides bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation in Kenilworth, Cape Town. Situated in the peaceful, safe and leafy suburb of Upper Kenilworth in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs and has easy access to major tourist... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Bel Ombre Cottages
Self Catering Accommodation in Constantia, Cape Town
10.2km from Bo-kaap
Bel Ombre Cottages provide self catering cottage accommodation in Constantia, Cape Town. Bel Ombre Cottages are luxuriously furnished and fully equipped self catering cottages in the beautiful Constantia Valley, the ideal base from which to explore... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Waterland Lodge
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Hout Bay
10.4km from Bo-kaap
Waterland Lodge provides self catering accommodation in Hout Bay, Cape Town. We have 7 self catering cottages to choose from to to ensure a great stay in Hout Bay. Lush river banks, mountain forests and a central location set amongst Hout Bay's... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Le Bonheur Villas and Cottages
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Constantia, Cape Town
10.6km from Bo-kaap
Le Bonheur Villa and Cottages offers a selection of self catering accommodation in Constantia, Cape Town. 4 self catering options are available: Villa - 6 bedrooms that sleeps 12, 4 bathrooms (3 en-suite). Protected from the summer winds... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Bo-Kaap District (Malay Quarter) in Cape Town © Bo-kaap
Cape Town is fondly known as South Africa's Mother City and is home to some of South Africa's most iconic landmarks such as Table Mountain and Robben Island. But at the foot of Signal Hill you will find another one of South Africa's Treasures, known for its brightly coloured houses, Bo-Kaap. If you travel up Wale Street you will arrive at the brightly painted Georgian terraces and narrow cobbled streets, the spiritual home of the Capes Muslim community, the Bo-Kaap.
Not only is Bo-Kaap one of Cape Town's most colourful suburbs, it also has a fascinating history. During the 16th and 17th centuries the Dutch Settlers imported slaves from Malaysia, Indonesia and various other African countries into the Cape of Good Hope. None of these slaves experienced that good hope and for their descendants it would take centuries before that Good Hope would become a reality when South Africa finally became a truly democratic country. Some of these descendants are still residents if the Bo-Kaap. These descendants inherited a name from the slaves, Cape Malays, which was not essentially true as most of the slaves were not entirely of Malaysian descent. But the name stuck and the area which we know today as Bo-Kaap is also known as the Cape Malay Quarter.
To try and explain the area's history would be futile so it is suggested that you pay a visit to the Bo-Kaap Museum. This Quaint museum is the best place to discover the history of the area. The building itself dates back to the 1760s and is the oldest house in the area that is still in its original form. The house museum depicts a recreation of the life of a typical Malay family and most of the focus is on the contribution made by early Muslim settlers.
The Auwal is regarded as South Africa's first official mosque and can be found as you head up to Dorp Street. The influential Imam Abdulla ibn Abd al Salaam, who was a well-known Muslim scholar and activist, founded the historic building in 1797. Today the building looks very different to how it did back then, with only two of the original walls having remained intact after it collapsed back in the 1930s.
There is something special about traditional Cape Malay foods and if there is one thing you should not miss out on, it's a visit to one of the areas restaurants. The meals are spicy and made from recipes which date back for centuries. It is said that there is no better way to get to know the locals than by eating with them.
- Cape Town City Bowl (0.96km)
- Cape Town (1.27km)
- Gardens, Cape Town (1.35km)
- Green Point, Cape Town (1.43km)
- Tamboerskloof (1.52km)
- Three Anchor Bay (2.26km)
- Mouille Point (2.42km)
- Sea Point, Cape Town (2.76km)
- Fresnaye (2.84km)
- Clifton, Cape Town (4.31km)
- Camps Bay, Cape Town (4.74km)
- Bakoven (5.48km)
- Atlantic Seaboard of Cape Town (6.24km)
- Newlands, Cape Town (6.85km)
- Lagoon Beach (7.36km)
- Bo-Kaap Museum - Cape Town (0.05km)
- Heritage Square - Cape Town City Centre (0.31km)
- Greenmarket Square, Cape Town (0.52km)
- National Library of South Africa - Cape Town Campus (0.56km)
- De Waterkant Village, Cape Town (0.57km)
- Museum of Dogs - Gardens, Cape Town (0.62km)
- Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village - Green Point (0.66km)
- Slave Lodge Museum (Iziko) - Cape Town (0.68km)
- Noon Gun - Signal Hill, Cape Town (0.73km)
- The Old Slave Tree Memorial - Cape Town (0.77km)
- iZiko South African Museum & Planetarium - CapeTown (0.87km)
- Cape Town Carnival - Cape Town City Centre (0.90km)
- Iziko South African National Gallery - Cape Town (0.93km)
- Cape Town City Hall & Grande Parade - Cape Town (0.97km)
- South African Jewish Museum - Cape Town (0.98km)
- Cape Town Minstrel Carnival (Kaapse Klopse) - Cape Town (1.00km)
- Labia Theatre - Gardens, Cape Town (1.03km)
- Cape Town Holocaust Centre - Cape Town (1.05km)
- Signal Hill - Cape Town (1.10km)
- The Fugard Theatre - District Six, Cape Town (1.13km)
- District Six Museum - Cape Town (1.14km)
- Cape Gourmet Festival - Cape Town (1.17km)
- The Fringe Handmade Creative Goods Market - Cape Town (1.21km)
- Cape Town International Jazz Festival (1.28km)
- Castle of Good Hope - Cape Town (1.29km)
- Cape Town Cycle Tour (1.29km)
- Cape Town International Convention Centre (1.30km)
- Two Oceans Aquarium - Cape Town (1.48km)
- Cape Town International Film Market & Festival (CTIFMF) (1.54km)
- Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa - Cape Town (1.55km)
