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Villa Viva Cape TownvsHotel on the Promenade
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Cascades on the Promenade scores slightly better than The Backpack. Cascades on the Promenade ranks #34 in Cape Town with approval from 3 publications like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Villa Viva Cape Town
Rough Guide
Time Out
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
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 Telegraph6.0
"An upmarket budget backpacker hostel, with a pool, on the edge of Cape Town." Full review
Hotel on the Promenade
Frommer's Lonely Planet The Telegraph
11 Arthurs Road, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $140/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This great-value option in the population-dense residential neighborhood of Sea Point puts business travelers and vacationers in the heart of Cape Town." Full review
Lonely Planet "It's not technically on the promenade, but close enough that the rooms with balconies at this trendily monochrome designer hotel have sea views." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A slick, modern boutique hotel with just seven rooms in the heart of Cape Town, close to the sea and with a charming bistro." Full review
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Book an upstairs room and be sure to bag the only one with a sea view.
