Clifton Travel Guide
Cape Town
Popular places to visit
Clifton Bay Beach
Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.
Clifton 2nd Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Clifton 2nd Beach during your trip to Cape Town? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its spas.
Clifton 1st Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Clifton 1st Beach during your trip to Cape Town? Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
Table Mountain
One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Cape Town International Convention Centre during your trip to Cape Town. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do
8-Hour Tour in Table Mountain Penguins and Cape of Good Hope
Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguins Day Tour from Cape Town
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
Half-Day Tour to Robben Island with Reserved Tickets.
Table Mountain & Cape Town City, Diamond ,Gold/ Tanzanite Tour.
Cape Town Full Day Table Mountain, Cape Point & Winelands Tour
Top hotels in Clifton
Taj Cape Town
Lovely rooms & well maintained. Room serviced late on the day even though we had been out. Service generally slow in bar & restaurant even though staff friendly Location right side for airport
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Sweet convenient little place, excellent parkimg, tiny rooms but efficient for the task.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
I had thought the previous reviews too good to be true, but I was wrong. A top-class hotel that is everything many hotels serving airports are not - welcoming, standards-driven and with exceptional staff. Comfortable room, excellent breakfast and dinner, pleasant pool and garden area in keeping with ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Pleasant and professional staff Great breakfast Highly recommend the hotel
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Very hard bed. Sent us to the wrong room the first time. Staff seemed bothered that I insisted on getting what I paid for. Also didn’t receive the free bottle of wine I was supposed to get. I was hoping Radisson only sucked in the U.S. but I guess it’s universal.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
President Hotel
Friendly staff, good location, nice pool
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Clifton
Bantry Bay
Bantry Bay is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Table Mountain National Park and Sea Point Promenade while in the area.
Fresnaye
Unique features of Fresnaye include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Table Mountain National Park or Cape Floral Region Protected Areas while you're exploring the area.
Camps Bay
The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.
Sea Point
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Milton Beach or Queens Beach might round out your trip.
Tamboerskloof
Mountain views, gardens and bars highlight some of the noteworthy features of Tamboerskloof. Make a stop by Lions Head or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Gardens
The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.
