Out on a limb, at the tip of Africa, Cape Town is one of the world's most beautiful cities. With Table Mountain as a backdrop, and the Cape of Good Hope along the peninsula, few fail to fall in love. Relaxed and picturesque, much of its splendour comes from that backdrop: the 1,000m Table Mountain. Above, its flat top is often covered by a 'tablecloth' of cloud, which pours over the edge like dry ice from a stage. The ocean is always blue. The sky always crystal clear. Or at least that's how it seems – for Cape Town is naturally enchanting.

As befits one of the crossroads of Africa, this is a very cosmopolitan city. It's African and yet European. Arts and the theatre will not disappoint, whilst its restaurants are some of the best anywhere. Whether on a small wine estate or in a restaurant by the harbour, this is a city where you can dine in style.

There are white sandy beaches, winding coastal drives, the famous prison on Robben Island, the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, the Waterfront, and much more.

From Cape Town's wide-ranging variety of accommodation, we've carefully selected a few hotels and guesthouses in our favourite areas of the city. The Bishops' Court Guest House is little gem, at the foot of Table Mountain. Close by, the Vineyard Hotel is a larger, long-established old favourite.

In an undulating area with plenty of greenery, close to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the Cellars-Hohenort is a very high-quality choice, whilst down in heart of the Constantia Valley, you'll find the cottages of Constantia Uitsig on a working vineyard.

The Long Beach is set apart on one of Cape Town's best beaches, whilst the Bay Hotel stands in a very chic location opposite the busy beach in Camps Bay. In the more urban, and smart, Waterfront area we recommend the impressive Cape Grace, whilst no selection of Cape Town hotels would ever be complete without a mention of the grand old Mount Nelson Hotel.


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