Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town

Cape Town City Centre is a delightful location situated in the heart of Cape Town, recognised for being the commercial district for businesses and upscale restaurants. It is at the core of commercial development and filled with historical landmarks such as the Iziko Social History Centre, District Six Museum and the Castle of Good Hope.

Cape Town City Centre is a vibrant area with distinct scenery. Its pleasant ambience and stunning natural surroundings have made it a popular destination for tourists, which is nothing short of breathtaking. As a lively place, it is the right spot to put down roots, with properties in the area that boast stunning views of the city and a commercial centre for business and shopping.

A brief history of the area

The area's rich and colourful history extends back to the 1600s when the centre was famed for naval battles and is today recognised for its gardens and commercial business. With a variety of attractions on offer, the neighbourhood has developed to be a centre of entertainment and recreation. It is a classic neighbourhood that is rich in monuments and museums - a melting pot of diverse cultures and traditions.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

Cape Town City Centre is conveniently located near marketplaces and close to tourist attractions and museums. If you need to get to Cape Town International Airport, it's an 18.6-kilometre trip that will take around 20 minutes via the N2.

Climate

The weather is similar to the Mediterranean climate, with hot and humid summers with an average high temperature of 27°C, and chilly and rainy winters. Winter months in Cape Town City Centre are wetter than summer months. On average, the temperature here is 16.4 °C. The average annual rainfall is 621 mm.

Schools in the area 

There are a number of good schools in Cape Town City Centre, beginning with Prestwich Street Primary School, which is close to the city centre. Since its establishment in 1910, the school has served as a home for children from all over the Western Cape, encouraging academic achievement and embracing cultural diversity. Laerskool Jan Van Riebeeck and St. Mary's Primary are two more primary schools in the vicinity. There are also a number of high schools, including Good Hope Seminary High School, Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck and Harold Cressy High School.

Healthcare in the area 

Cape Town City Centre offers a wide range of medical services, with a number of hospitals and pharmacies nearby. The highly renowned Booth Memorial Hospital first opened its doors in 1917. Previously a maternity hospital that delivered over 27,000 newborns, it now operates as a sub-acute hospital. There are three more hospitals nearby: Mediclinic Cape Town, New Somerset Hospital, and Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital. Cape Town Station Pharmacy, which is strategically located near the station, the Local Choice Pharmacy Litekem, and Olsens Pharmacy are among the pharmacies in the neighbourhood.

Shopping centres

If you need to do some shopping, you may find it convenient to check in at Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village,a shopping area with specialised boutiques and sit-down restaurants with outdoor seating, as well as over a hundred stores. There are also several retail malls in the vicinity, including the Grand Central Shopping Centre, The Felix (previously the Parkade Mall), and the Golden Acre Shopping Centre.

Restaurants 

There are various restaurants nearby, including those found in the Eastern Food Bazaar, known for its regional Indian, Chinese, and Turkish street cuisine served by a succession of colourful vendors with chairs. Tjing Tjing, a local restaurant, serves the finest Japanese cuisine typical of Yokocho, Japan, all in a trendy setting inspired by the different layers of ancient and modern Tokyo.

Special attractions

The Cape Town City Centre is a fantastic place with all its tourist attractions, including historical sites, museums, and galleries. Here are some of them:

1. Iziko Social History Centre was turned into a world-class centre holding reserve social history artefacts and records after a three-year renovation and extension project in 2010. The museum mostly houses reserve social history artefacts and archives, as well as indigenous African beading, Egyptian artefacts and many other collections.

2. The Castle of Good Hope is a historic landmark built between 1666 and 1679. It is the oldest surviving monument in South Africa and has served as a centre of civic, political, and military use since around 1679.

3. The Iziko South African Museum was established in 1825 and is located in the historic Company's Gardens. The museum contains a large collection of species and attracts thousands of visitors each year.

4. The Iziko Slave Lodge is a historic structure established in 1679. This museum features displays on South African enslavement, pottery, silverware, and ancient Egypt. Other exhibitions include The Struggle Against Separate Schooling in America, African Slaves in Brazil, and a collection illustrating the role of women in the Apartheid struggle.

5. District Six Museum has illustrations of apartheid's forcible removal of 60,000 inhabitants and demolition of dwellings in the 1970s. The museum promotes public education, cooperative programmes, and the use of the museum as a gathering space.

Make Cape Town City Centre your home. Let it be your story.

Consider Cape Town City Centre as the place for a fresh start; it is a superb cosmopolitan neighbourhood with tremendous history and a welcoming vibey atmosphere. Seeff gives you access to properties in and around Cape Town City Centre. Contact our team for more details.