Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and it is yours to explore while staying at The Capital 15 on Orange hotel.
In walking distance from The Capital 15 on Orange, there is a wealth of historical gardens, museums and art galleries. History buffs will be in their element, while those less inclined can enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
The great thing about Cape Town is everything is close to the city centre and easily accessible by taxi, uber or shuttle. The Capital 15 on Orange hotel has a complimentary shuttle that takes guests to the V&A Waterfront which is a must-see.
Stroll Around The Company’s Garden
The Company’s Garden was founded in the early 1650s to grow fresh produce to replenish the passing ships and it later expanded to become a beautiful garden with a wide variety of trees, shrubs and flowers. Today it is a popular spot for office workers who take their lunch break on the lawns or benches. Attractions in the Company’s Garden include an aviary, rose garden, restaurant, herb garden and historic statues.
Make sure to take a stroll down Government Avenue which runs parallel to the Company’s Garden, where you can purchase arts and crafts or nuts to feed the squirrels. You will find Parliament at the end of Government Avenue, where you will be serenaded by local buskers and performance artists. This is the true heart of Cape Town.
A Look Back In Time
The Capital 15 on Orange hotel in Cape Town is located right next door to the Iziko South African Museum, the first museum in the country. Explore the zoology, palaeontology and archaeology collections and catch a spectacular show at the Cape Town Planetarium.
Artsy fartsy guests will be thrilled to know the Iziko South African National Gallery is a few steps away from the hotel. The gallery features works by Dutch, French and British artists from the 17th to 19th century. Contemporary artwork displayed in the South African National Gallery is selected from many South African communities.
South Africa is known as the rainbow nation comprising of varied cultures - learn more at the South African Jewish Museum and the Iziko Slave Lodge.
Explore Kloof Street and Long Street
Two of the streets all visitors to Cape Town CBD should visit are Long Street and Trendy Kloof Street. This is a case of ‘different strokes for different folks’
Long Street is a colourful vibrant celebration of South African culture packed with restaurants, bars, pubs and curio shops. Enjoy a drink and soak up the atmosphere from one of the bar’s balconies overlooking the bustling street.
Kloof Street will appeal to the hip and trendy, featuring restaurants, hairdressers, a tattoo shop and a wellness shopping mall with health shops, spas and boutique shops.
