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When you stay in Bellville, you’re perfectly positioned to explore every side of Cape Town — from world-class wine routes and scenic drives to heart-racing outdoor adventures.

Cape Point

Cape Point is one of those places that makes you rethink what “scenic” means. Rugged cliffs drop more than 200 metres into the ocean, waves hammer the rocks below, and the sky feels impossibly big. Just over an hour’s drive from Bellville, it’s an easy…

Family Markets in Cape Town – Top 10 Markets to Visit When Staying in Bellville

Staying in Bellville puts you almost bang in the middle of Cape Town’s most popular family markets. Thanks to easy access to main routes like the N1, N7 and M3, you can be at a gourmet food market, a craft fair or a beachside night…

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town

Just 25–30 minutes’ drive from Bellville, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is where Cape Town shows off. Tucked against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s widely recognised as one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the…

Popular Restaurants in Bellville & Durbanville Near Bellville Accommodation

Staying in one of the properties listed on Bellville Accommodation puts you right in the middle of one of Cape Town’s most underrated foodie hubs. Within a short drive you can choose between waterfront dinners, buzzy bistros, family-friendly steakhouses and stylish wine-estate restaurants in nearby…

Shopping in Bellville and Surrounds

Bellville isn’t just convenient for business and central to Cape Town’s top attractions – it also sits in the middle of some of the best shopping in the Northern Suburbs. From fashion and tech to homeware, décor and foodie hotspots, guests staying at any of…

Table Mountain Cape Town – Iconic Day Trip from Bellville Accommodation

No trip to Cape Town is complete without a visit to Table Mountain – and when you’re staying in Bellville, this world-famous landmark is an easy, must-do day trip. With its flat-topped silhouette, sweeping Atlantic views and rich fynbos-covered slopes, Table Mountain is recognised as…

Top Beaches In The Western Cape

Check out the top 10 beaches in the Cape. Yes we do have some of the most pristine beaches in the world some of which carry Blue Flag status and are within driving distance from Bellville.

Wine Farms Near Bellville – Durbanville & Cape Winelands Estates to Visit

Staying in Bellville puts you right on the doorstep of some of the Cape’s most loved wine routes. The cool-climate Durbanville Wine Valley lies just over the hill, while the classic Cape Winelands of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek are an easy day trip away.

Castle Of Good Hope

The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest building in South Africa and was build between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company who ruled at the time. Guided tours are offered daily or take a self guided tour through the buildings.

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SA Jewish Museum

Situated in the “Museum Mile” in central Cape Town, the South African Jewish Museum offers visitors a truly unique experience with its bold architectural design, interactive multi-media displays and engaging accounts of South African
Jewish history.

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Cape Town Topless Tours

Cape Towns Topless Tours take you along two scenic routes which offer a taste of some of Cape Town’s most popular local attractions, such as the Castle, the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain. These distinctive Topless Explorer buses also transport you out of the city and along the coast. You could visit Kirstenbosch Gardens, Hout Bay, and even take a Township Tour.

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Green Market Square

A vibey market place venue, the oldest of its kind where you’ll find arts, crafts and curios, jewelery, clothing, shoes, sandals and so much more. Restaurants and coffee shops serve up the most enticing fare. You simply cannot miss Green Market Square on a visit to the Mother City.

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V&A Waterfront

Cape Town’s Harbourfront Playground

Just a comfortable drive from Bellville, the V&A Waterfront is one of Africa’s most visited destinations and a must-do addition to any Cape Town stay. Set in the city’s historic working harbour with Table Mountain as a dramatic backdrop, this vibrant precinct blends history, ocean views and world-class leisure in one walkable neighbourhood. Here you’ll find over 450 shops and more than 80 eateries, from local favourites to top international brands and restaurants, making it Cape Town’s premier shopping and dining hub.

Visitors can explore flagship attractions such as the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, Nobel Square and the iconic Two Oceans Aquarium, or head out on harbour and sunset cruises, helicopter flips or the Cape Wheel for panoramic city views – perfect options if Table Mountain’s cableway is closed due to wind.

With regular live entertainment, family-friendly activities and easy links to Robben Island tours, the V&A Waterfront is an ideal day out for guests staying in Bellville who want big-city buzz, ocean air and postcard-worthy views all in one stop.

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Two Oceans Aquarium

A world-class underwater journey from Bellville

Just 30 minutes from Bellville, the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront is one of Cape Town’s must-see family attractions, showcasing the incredible marine life of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.

Step into the dramatic Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Exhibit, stroll past swaying kelp in the iconic Kelp Forest Exhibit, and watch rays, turtles and shoals of fish glide through the vast 1.6-million-litre I&J Ocean Exhibit.

Kids love the playful African penguins, hands-on Microscope Exhibit, and daily feedings and talks that bring ocean conservation to life.

All of this is wrapped into a safe, clean, all-weather experience, fully wheelchair-friendly and open 7 days a week – ideal for couples, families and school groups staying in Bellville and exploring Cape Town.

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