What are the best cheap hotels near V&a Waterfront?

Some of the more popular cheap hotels near V&a Waterfront include: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront - Traveller rating: 4/5 Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge - Traveller rating: 4/5 Hotel on St Georges - Traveller rating: 3.5/5

Do any cheap hotels in Cape Town Central have a pool?

Popular cheap hotels in Cape Town Central that have a pool include: 2 Inn 1 Kensington - Traveller rating: 5/5 Upperbloem - Traveller rating: 4.5/5 Cape Town Hollow - Traveller rating: 4/5

What are the best cheap hotels in Cape Town Central?

Some of the best cheap hotels in Cape Town Central are: 2 Inn 1 Kensington - Traveller rating: 5/5 Upperbloem - Traveller rating: 4.5/5 Parliament Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

Which cheap hotels in Cape Town Central have rooms with great views?

These cheap hotels in Cape Town Central have great views and are well-liked by travellers: 2 Inn 1 Kensington - Traveller rating: 5/5 Upperbloem - Traveller rating: 4.5/5 Cape Town Hollow - Traveller rating: 4/5

Which cheap hotels in Cape Town Central are romantic?

These cheap hotels in Cape Town Central have been described as romantic by other travellers: 2 Inn 1 Kensington - Traveller rating: 5/5 Upperbloem - Traveller rating: 4.5/5 Mountain Marina - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

Do any cheap hotels in Cape Town Central offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast can be enjoyed at the following cheap hotels in Cape Town Central: 2 Inn 1 Kensington - Traveller rating: 5/5 Parliament Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5 Cape Town Hollow - Traveller rating: 4/5

Which cheap hotels in Cape Town Central have free parking?

These cheap hotels in Cape Town Central have free parking: 2 Inn 1 Kensington - Traveller rating: 5/5 Upperbloem - Traveller rating: 4.5/5 SunSquare Cape Town Gardens - Traveller rating: 4/5

What are some cheap hotels in Cape Town Central that offer kids activities?

Kids enjoy a variety of activities at these cheap hotels in Cape Town Central: Ikhaya Lodge - Traveller rating: 4/5 Mountain Marina - Traveller rating: 4.5/5 Urban Hip Icon Hotel - Traveller rating: 4/5

Which cheap hotels in Cape Town Central have reduced mobility rooms?

Reduced mobility rooms are available at the following cheap hotels in Cape Town Central: SunSquare Cape Town Gardens - Traveller rating: 4/5 City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront - Traveller rating: 4/5 Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge - Traveller rating: 4/5

Which cheap hotels in Cape Town Central have air conditioning?

Here are some popular cheap hotels in Cape Town Central that offer air conditioning: 2 Inn 1 Kensington - Traveller rating: 5/5 Upperbloem - Traveller rating: 4.5/5 Parliament Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

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1. City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront
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734 reviews
#1 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"Comfortable, affordable hotel in a great location between the city centre and harbour."
"waterfront city lodge is close to the v and a and worth staying at if your budget is less than that of staying inside"
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2. Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, an IHG hotel
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1,069 reviews
#2 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"its about a 5-6 minutes Uber ride to the V and A. Uber is pretty cheap in SA, usually costing me about $2.40 to the V and A. It's walking distance to Long St (Lots of shops and restaurants."
"Great no-frills hotel with breakfast included that is centrally located with cheap valet parking"
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3. Cape Diamond Boutique Hotel
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459 reviews
#3 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"The room was clean and the pillows were comfortable. The water was always hot. The blankets were very clean. The Wi-Fi connects well . The breakfast was delicious. The service was excellent. When you access keys is..."
4. Protea Hotel Cape Town Sea Point
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528 reviews
#4 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"Uber is great in Cape Town…very affordable."
"This is in Sea Point, which is tucked away a bit and not in the CBD or all usual tourist spots, but they’re only a 10–15-minute drive away, and uber is very cheap."
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5. Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge
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1,394 reviews
#5 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"Still one of the best locations and most affordable hotels in the Waterfront and a great buffet breakfast offering a wide variety."
"Check-in was not so organized for our group and initially I was given a room in building 2, very far even got lost, could not find elevator had to walk down 2 flights of stairs with a torn right knee meniscus..."
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6. Cape Town Hollow
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401 reviews
#6 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"The are lots of restaurants and cheap cafes in the road next to this hotel also which is very convenient."
"The room was comfortable, I wish it had views to the park and the museum. Food is good. Good variety. I am on a diet and I was able to follow it without asking for anything special. Wi-fi is unstable and..."

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7. SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
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676 reviews
#7 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"getting about was really easy in Ubers that were so cheap ."
"Nice comfortable room with direct view of the Table Mountain; The pool sides were dirty and we were not keen at all to use the pool area due the lack of cleanliness; Overall service at the restaurant can be improved..."
8. Upperbloem
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360 reviews
#8 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"The accommodation was a fair price and in a great location. It had a wonderful bath and an incredible balcony overlooking the city. I would highly recommend staying here. My only criticism would be extra bedding for..."
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9. 2 Inn 1 Kensington
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849 reviews
#9 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"We very much enjoyed our stay at 2 Inn 1. It's a comfortable, pristine place in a peaceful looking neighbourhood with a dramatic mountain backdrop. The pool looked terrific (tho it was sadly too cold for us to..."
10. La Splendida
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315 reviews
#10 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"This was ideal and for those on a budget would be great for a longer stay."
"Our room was spacious and had a nice view looking out over the ocean. If you cross the street, you can walk along the water and past the scenic lighthouse. The staff is very helpful. The restaurant has delicious..."

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11. Parliament Hotel
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693 reviews
#11 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"Clean, efficient, friendly staff, great location in city bowl. Also close to Cousins Trattoria, a hidden gem restaurant in the city bowl."
12. Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel
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512 reviews
#12 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"My friend and i went out of the day spending some girl quality time and it was the best place to stay when you want to get to know Long Street in the evenings. The service of the staff was brilliant and we felt very..."
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13. Ikhaya Lodge
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134 reviews
#13 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"Provides a lodge feeling in town! I enjoyed the view (across the quiet parking lot) of the Table Mountain and Lion's Head each morning and could easily walk to the Jewish Museum, the Company Gardens, the National..."
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14. Mountain Marina
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38 reviews
#14 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"The penthouse was ultra luxurious and very spacious, with the most amazing view over the marina. Perfect location if you want to make the V&A Waterfront your base, with all the great restaurants a 10 min walk away. "
"A great location for a four night stay at the Waterfront in Cape Town. Safe and secure, with underground parking just a few yards from the apartment. The balcony overlooks the water, and the Waterfront itself is..."
15. Fountains Hotel
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113 reviews
#15 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"They also have an amazing Mimosa special and they have a great selection of wine that is affordable."
"Recommeded - Perfect Budget and safe accomodation in City Centre"

16. Riviera Suites
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228 reviews
#16 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"We've been there more than once. It is a nice stay and very central.. you can walk where ever you want to be - it is in close distance of lots of restaurants, Mojo market, a shopping mall, lot of other shops and..."
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17. Spring Tide Inn
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207 reviews
#17 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"Very good.If I visit Capetown again,I want to stay at Spring Tide Inn. Because of location,clean room,good breakfast and helpful..."
"This Bed and Breakfast guesthouse is perfecly situated in a safe area of Capetown. It is 200 m from the promenade and 45 minutes walking distance to the waterfront, 10 min by cab. The Sea Point mainroad is close..."
18. The Amalfi Boutique Hotel
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116 reviews
#18 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"In summary, the pictures are true to the room, but be aware that is this budget accommodation, at best."
"Room is clean an tidy. Not the best furniture but for holiday purposes it is okay. No stove/hot plates provided for self catering. Our room (115) has a nice views (although small) of the Atlantic oceans. But the..."
19. Hotel on St Georges
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479 reviews
#19 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"The hotel is centrally located and very convenient. Clean room and value for money. loved the place. The other advantage of this place is that you can bring in your own food from outside without any restrictions."
"A good restaurant with excellent service and fair pricing. The food was pleasant if a little bistro-ish rather than good Italian. Other patrons seemed very keen on pizzas which looked good. Unfortunately we were..."
20. Check Inn
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51 reviews
#20 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"I shared a room with my mother as we had a very early morning appointment at the TLSContact office in de Smit Street. The room was small, clean, ergonomic and perfectly adequate for 1 night. The parking was..."
"we stayed in check in for 21 nights.room quite small could do with extra towels also bath mat.coffee and tea machine would not be a miss,hotel very clean.staff great..bar on top floor witch only opens on sat night..."

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21. The Ritz Cape Town
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95 reviews
#21 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"We had a great stay but that was thanks to the Top of the Ritz restaurant which i believe is closed down. Would not be staying at the Ritz Hotel again since the restaurant was the main reason for our stay."
"I went to cape Town for business and decided to stay Ritz hotel. It's Quite, safe, very clean and good view from my suit. Its really very good place to stay. I really liked but i can't give 5 stars only because of..."
22. Lady Hamilton Hotel
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361 reviews
#22 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"We traveled with a group of friends for a 10th anniversary vow renewal, 15 people altogether. The resort itself is very nice,not on par with Secrets Resorts but still nice. It is a very large resort so plan on a lot..."
23. African Elite de Waterkant
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23 reviews
#23 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"unparrelled luxury, opulence & security right on the waterfront in beautiful Cape Town. Cannot complement this company enough on high standards of professionalism. Would recommend the property to any & all..."
"We stayed in a self contained apartment in de Waterkant area of Cape Town. The apartment was spotless, all facilities were good, The apartment was at the top of a very steep road which some people would find..."
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24. Tudor Hotel
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125 reviews
#24 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"Pros: Hotel was clean, staff was friendly and helpful. Cons: elevator is dangerous especially for young kids, their fingers can get jammed in the gate, my bag got caught in the gate. Also no parking was available."
"While staying at the tutor hotel I was happy with the room and very happy with the location in the centre of Cape town. The rooms where clean and the welcoming the only negative I can mention is the WiFi was very..."
25. Urban Hip Icon Hotel
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33 reviews
#25 Best Value of 25 Cheap Hotels in Cape Town Central
"I picked up a great deal on booking.com for the penthouse suite. Honestly I did not expect much due to the mixed reviews. We arrived early and our room was not ready. We then left our bags and asked if they'd take..."
"This hotel is 4 star rated but in my opinion its not more than 3.The rooms are basic but more than adequate for holiday purposes .There is an excellent view of table top mountain and the street below .There is an..."

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South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
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1,025 reviews
6.1 km from Cape Town Central
#8 of 97 hotels in Camps Bay
"There are plenty of restaurants in Camps Bay and both the City and Waterfront districts of Cape Town are only a short and cheap ride away with Uber."
"The location oh my God allowed convenience to catch the red bus, eat out at the restaurants a walking distance around (at affordable menus), the beach is just an arm's length and the self catering also made it hom..."
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Newkings Boutique Hotel
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516 reviews
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#1 of 11 hotels in Sea Point
"The Zest Restaurant is very affordable and the food is excellent - such a vibey atmosphere especially in the evenings."
"Affordable luxury at its best"
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Primi Seacastle Hotel, Camps Bay, Cape Town
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564 reviews
5.4 km from Cape Town Central
#23 of 97 hotels in Camps Bay
"This was our first holiday to South Africa. We found the hotel on Book it.com. We tried to book a sea view room but they were all taken, so had a room which only had a very small terrace with a very small view of..."
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StayEasy Century City
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665 reviews
8.1 km from Cape Town Central
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"Great value for money. Hotel was spotless, located next to Canal Walk mall and close to main roads. The wifi is ok but we needed to logon quite often. Rooms are smallish, but value for money. Bathroom has a shower..."
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City Lodge Hotel Pinelands
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158 reviews
6.9 km from Cape Town Central
#5 of 31 hotels in Pinelands
"Convenient in every way. Rooms are clean and the bath is a plus.Wi fi is good and fast. Staff very attentative Food is good"

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: Some of the more popular cheap hotels near V&a Waterfront include:
City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront - Traveller rating: 4/5
Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge - Traveller rating: 4/5
Hotel on St Georges - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
: Popular cheap hotels in Cape Town Central that have a pool include:
2 Inn 1 Kensington - Traveller rating: 5/5
Upperbloem - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Cape Town Hollow - Traveller rating: 4/5
: Some of the best cheap hotels in Cape Town Central are:
2 Inn 1 Kensington - Traveller rating: 5/5
Upperbloem - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Parliament Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
: These cheap hotels in Cape Town Central have great views and are well-liked by travellers:
2 Inn 1 Kensington - Traveller rating: 5/5
Upperbloem - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Cape Town Hollow - Traveller rating: 4/5
: These cheap hotels in Cape Town Central have been described as romantic by other travellers:
2 Inn 1 Kensington - Traveller rating: 5/5
Upperbloem - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Mountain Marina - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
: Free breakfast can be enjoyed at the following cheap hotels in Cape Town Central:
2 Inn 1 Kensington - Traveller rating: 5/5
Parliament Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Cape Town Hollow - Traveller rating: 4/5
: These cheap hotels in Cape Town Central have free parking:
2 Inn 1 Kensington - Traveller rating: 5/5
Upperbloem - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
SunSquare Cape Town Gardens - Traveller rating: 4/5
: Kids enjoy a variety of activities at these cheap hotels in Cape Town Central:
Ikhaya Lodge - Traveller rating: 4/5
Mountain Marina - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Urban Hip Icon Hotel - Traveller rating: 4/5
: Reduced mobility rooms are available at the following cheap hotels in Cape Town Central:
SunSquare Cape Town Gardens - Traveller rating: 4/5
City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront - Traveller rating: 4/5
Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge - Traveller rating: 4/5
: Here are some popular cheap hotels in Cape Town Central that offer air conditioning:
2 Inn 1 Kensington - Traveller rating: 5/5
Upperbloem - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Parliament Hotel - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

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