Parklands Travel Guide
Cape Town
Popular places to visit
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.
Clifton Bay Beach
Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable 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 Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Boulders Beach
Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions.
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
Ultimate Jeep 4x4 sandboarding tours cape town Atlantis Dunes
WILDX Atlantis QUAD BIKE ADVENTURE + PHOTO OPS CAPE TOWN
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town
Top hotels in Parklands
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
The room was small but perfect for our needs as we only arrived at 2am due to our flight being delayed. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
Loved it, will visit again
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Sky Cape Town
The room was clean and staff very friendly. I booked the room for a week, after three days I asked to have my room cleaned. They can and changed out my towels but didn't changed my bed linens. But they did straight the bed up. Everything else was great especially the people at the front desk .
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Excellent
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
ONOMO Hotel Waterfront
Proximity to waterfront and they were able to hold our luggage in between our african safari trips. Very responsive with questions online. My family would stay here again. The free breakfast was a plus! Changed our initial preconceptions about traveling to Africa. Cape Town is beautiful and we will ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Taj Cape Town
Spotless room, great service, food and spa top notch
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parklands
Bloubergstrand
Unique features of Bloubergstrand include the mountain views and seaside views. Make a stop by Bloubergstrand Beach or Dolphin Beach while you're exploring the area.
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.
Green Point
Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.
De Waterkant
De Waterkant is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Table Mountain National Park and Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village while you're in town.
Eikenbosch
If you're spending time in Eikenbosch, check out sights like Tyger Valley Shopping Centre or Cool Runnings Toboggan Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stikland Station or Sarepta Station.
Cape Town City Centre
Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Cape Town City Hall, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
