Cape Cadogan Boutique HotelvsVilla Viva Cape Town
Both properties are praised by professionals. On balance, Cape Cadogan ranks significantly higher than The Backpack. Cape Cadogan has a TripExpert Score of 80 with recommendations from 8 sources including Concierge, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
5 Upper Union Street, Gardens, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
From $226/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"It's a sensual kind of place that feels private, with all-white decor, sparkling chandeliers, and open, travertine-tiled bathrooms."
Time Out
"Comprising the original hotel, nearby luxury apartments and the more private Owners Villa, the Cape Cadogan continues to provide stylish sanctuary for city visitors." Full review
Frommer's
"One of the original farmhouses built on the slopes of Table Mountain, this elegant double-storied Georgian is just steps away from bustling Kloof Street, yet it's a thoroughly peaceful sanctuary." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This Gone with the Wind–style heritage-listed villa presents a very classy boutique operation with some rooms opening on to the secluded courtyard." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"An elegant oasis housed in a 19th-century national monument, Cadogan is one of the very best guest houses in the city, with 15 individually decorated rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Cape Cadogan is a listed national monument, and its 15 suites reflect this, with ornate fireplaces, plush headboards, and standalone soaking tubs" Full review
Fodor's
"The staff are pleasant and accommodating and will help you arrange just about anything you need." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"This 15-room Georgian-era townhouse, tucked away in a residential street in Gardens, is full of surprises...such a brilliant location, as slickly managed, luxurious or private as Cape Cadogan." Full review
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Request a room with a separate bathroom if you prefer.
Villa Viva Cape Town
74 New Church Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $17/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"An excellent lodge in four interconnected houses, on the cusp of the City Bowl suburbs and the city centre, and easily walkable to both, in a much quieter location than Long St."
Time Out
"Its status as a five-star backpackers' is ensured by its stylish interior, clean and neat rooms,." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This Fair Trade in Tourism–accredited operation offers affordable style, a buzzy vibe and fantastic staff." Full review
The Telegraph
6.0
"An upmarket budget backpacker hostel, with a pool, on the edge of Cape Town." Full review