,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(18.405079,-33.939434)/18.407759070396423,-33.93331927325894,12.873454113055068/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Villa Viva Cape TownvsKensington Place
Both Kensington Place and The Backpack are praised by travel writers. Overall, Kensington Place scores significantly higher than The Backpack. Kensington Place ranks #6 in Cape Town with praise from 9 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Star Service.
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
Kensington Place
Frommer's Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness Time Out
Star Service The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
38 Kensington Crescent, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $311/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This award-winning boutique hotel has beautiful views of the city, harbor, and mountain, and you feel surrounded by greenery." Full review
i
The best rooms on the second floor have balconies overlooking the city -- ask for nos. 1, 2, or 3.
Lonely Planet "High up the mountain, this exclusive, chic property offers eight spacious and tastefully decorated rooms, all with balconies and beautifully tiled bathrooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Setting a high benchmark for intimate boutique hotels, Kensington focuses on sexy contemporary stylings with unobtrusive yet attentive service."
Time Out "Frequently raved about in glam international mags, this urbane establishment puts its guests' comfort above all else - why else would breakfast be served all day?" Full review
Star Service "This hotel battles for attention with Table Mountain, and hotel guests hardly know where to look once they arrive." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Classy yet comfortable womb-like rooms you’ll hardly ever want to leave; excellent service; small but sexy public spaces; and a great Higgovale location, overlooking the city and harbour." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Higgovale is a posh residential neighborhood unfurling down the slopes of Table Mountain, and the slick eight-suite Kensington Place is its best address." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "A stroll from the heart of Cape Town, Kensington Place hotel is the city’s original boutique retreat, located on the slopes of Table Mountain." Full review
Fodor's "The staff is helpful and accommodating and will arrange everything from dinner reservations to daily excursions." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "In this Higgovale location with five-star service and designer interiors, you can’t go wrong." Full review
