Cape Town HollowvsAshanti Lodge Gardens Backpackers
Cape Town Hollow and Ashanti Lodge Gardens are both endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Cape Town Hollow is preferred by most reviewers compared to Ashanti Lodge Gardens. Cape Town Hollow ranks #45 in Cape Town with recommendations from 4 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Cape Town Hollow
88 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $59/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"Situated in Cape Town’s old centre, overlooking the Dutch East India Company Gardens, this four-star boutique hotel offers tasteful modern furnishings and a relaxing wellness centre."
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For excellent views of Table Mountain, request a room on the fifth floor or above, facing the gardens.
Rough Guide
"A multistorey hotel with a/c rooms, cable TV, baths and showers. An easy and pleasant 2min walk via the Company Gardens from the South African Museum and National Gallery."
Star Service
"This city hotel has earned distinction thanks to its small room count, customer-focused attitude and amenity-rich accommodations." Full review
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Unfortunately, management is often preoccupied, which leaves special requests to fall by the wayside.
Lonely Planet
"This good-value midrange hotel has pleasant rooms and decent facilities, including a minuscule pool, wellness centre, business centre and restaurant with leafy aspect." Full review
Ashanti Lodge Gardens Backpackers
11 Hof Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $18/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Rough Guide
"This massive, two-storey Victorian mansion has marbling and ethnic decor, soaring ceilings, a nicely kept front garden, and a swimming pool with sun terrace."
Time Out
"Ashanti Lodge is renowned 'party central' for twentysomething visitors to the city. The great rates, extensive facilities...and always-buzzing atmosphere ensure its popularity." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This is one of Cape Town’s slickest operations, with much of the action focused on its lively bar and deck which overlooks Table Mountain." Full review