Everything Else
Train station that that can take you either into town or towards Muizenburg, within a short walking distance of the flat.
6 locals recommend
Rondebosch station
Station RoadTrain station that that can take you either into town or towards Muizenburg, within a short walking distance of the flat.
Large park within walking distance of the apartment. Always has people at it and great for an evening walk/run.
28 locals recommend
Rondebosch Common
Milner RoadLarge park within walking distance of the apartment. Always has people at it and great for an evening walk/run.
Large botanical garden which you can happily get lost in for a day. If you're into live concerts, check out their summer concert lineup which hosts various artists on Sunday afternoons.
1765 locals recommend
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes DriveLarge botanical garden which you can happily get lost in for a day. If you're into live concerts, check out their summer concert lineup which hosts various artists on Sunday afternoons.
Food Scene
Great place to get breakfast or a quick bite to eat. I would definitely recommend getting the French toast and/or a milkshake!(Note: The map is a bit off, it's situated on main road not the side road)
8 locals recommend
Cocoa Wah-Wah
18 Main RdGreat place to get breakfast or a quick bite to eat. I would definitely recommend getting the French toast and/or a milkshake!(Note: The map is a bit off, it's situated on main road not the side road)
For those staying to attend UCT, try to get to Jammie steps, at the foot of Jameson Hall, before sunrise. Get yourself a cup of coffee and sit with the rest of the students taking in the view.
Sarah Baartman Hall
University Avenue SouthFor those staying to attend UCT, try to get to Jammie steps, at the foot of Jameson Hall, before sunrise. Get yourself a cup of coffee and sit with the rest of the students taking in the view.
If you're looking for good quality well prices food, head to Barristers for their lunch special, hosted 7 days a week where any of their pub lunches are R50. This spot has become a local favourite.
73 locals recommend
Barristers Grill & Cafe Newlands
Kildare RoadIf you're looking for good quality well prices food, head to Barristers for their lunch special, hosted 7 days a week where any of their pub lunches are R50. This spot has become a local favourite.
If you're looking for a decent thin base Pizza or Pasta, this is the place to go. The service is good and the food is even better.
36 locals recommend
Basilico
32 Kildare RdIf you're looking for a decent thin base Pizza or Pasta, this is the place to go. The service is good and the food is even better.
Nice little Mexican restaurant with a great atmosphere. Make sure to book to secure a table.
29 locals recommend
The Fat Cactus Mowbray
47 Durban RdNice little Mexican restaurant with a great atmosphere. Make sure to book to secure a table.
A long standing local restaurant with great food. Hussar Grill is well known for their good quality steaks and excellent meals. The restaurant can be on the pricey side but is well worth the treat.
34 locals recommend
The Hussar Grill Rondebosch
10 Main RdA long standing local restaurant with great food. Hussar Grill is well known for their good quality steaks and excellent meals. The restaurant can be on the pricey side but is well worth the treat.
Nice little cafe which specializes in waffles and ice cream, making it a nice spot to stop off at after an evening out.
28 locals recommend
The Creamery Café Newlands
Nice little cafe which specializes in waffles and ice cream, making it a nice spot to stop off at after an evening out.
Arts & Culture
One of the main theaters for the southern suburbs. Lots of shows ranging from comedy to drama, providing for a nice night out not too far from the flat.
172 locals recommend
Baxter Theatre Centre
Main RoadOne of the main theaters for the southern suburbs. Lots of shows ranging from comedy to drama, providing for a nice night out not too far from the flat.
If you're in on a game weekend, go watch a game at Newlands Stadium and experience a part of what it is to be South African. The local teams are Western Province, Stormers and the Springboks.
90 locals recommend
Newlands Rugby Stadium
ERF153664 Boundary RdIf you're in on a game weekend, go watch a game at Newlands Stadium and experience a part of what it is to be South African. The local teams are Western Province, Stormers and the Springboks.
Sightseeing
Head up to Rhodes Memorial for a great view of the Cape, there's a cafe at the memorial where you can grab some food too.
130 locals recommend
Rhodes Memorial
Rhodes AvenueHead up to Rhodes Memorial for a great view of the Cape, there's a cafe at the memorial where you can grab some food too.
Park in the parking lot just off the highway and take a run/walk up into Newlands forest. After you've done your exercise you can head down to Forries on Newlands Avenue for a beer.
Newlands Ravine
Newlands RavinePark in the parking lot just off the highway and take a run/walk up into Newlands forest. After you've done your exercise you can head down to Forries on Newlands Avenue for a beer.
Take the Newlands Brewery tour and see the inner workings of this brewery which was started way back in 1820. Stop by at the in-house pub after to have a few of the local favourites.
18 locals recommend
Newlands Brewery
3 Main RdTake the Newlands Brewery tour and see the inner workings of this brewery which was started way back in 1820. Stop by at the in-house pub after to have a few of the local favourites.
Shopping
One of the larger shopping centers in the area where you can get pretty much anything you need. The center hosts a good selection of restaurants as well as a large cinema complex.
387 locals recommend
Cavendish Square
1 Dreyer StOne of the larger shopping centers in the area where you can get pretty much anything you need. The center hosts a good selection of restaurants as well as a large cinema complex.