Neighborhoods in Cape Town
South Africa · 94 neighborhoods
Cape Town is spread between Table Mountain, the Atlantic coast, the southern suburbs and the northern coastal plain. The central areas, including Gardens, Cape Town Ward 77, Cape Town Ward 54 and Cape Town Ward 115, are the easiest bases for combining restaurants, culture, mountain access and urban transport.
Safety comes from researched sources about each neighborhood; walkability and transport are averages of the address reports there, or measured at the neighborhood's center where nobody has checked an address yet.
| Neighborhood | Safety | Walkability | Transport | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Gardens Business Park | 6.4/10 Fair | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Bantry Bay | 7.5/10 Good | 3.3/10 Very poor | 6.0/10 Fair | 1 |
| Belle Ombre | 6.2/10 Fair | 1.0/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Belthorn | 4.3/10 Poor | 0.9/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Blouberg | 6.3/10 Fair | 3.5/10 Poor | 4.7/10 Poor | 1 |
| Blouberg Rise | 6.2/10 Fair | 2.8/10 Very poor | 5.1/10 Fair | 0 |
| Bloubergrant | 6.3/10 Fair | 6.7/10 Good | 7.1/10 Good | 0 |
| Bo-Kaap | 5.5/10 Fair | 8.9/10 Excellent | 5.9/10 Fair | 1 |
| Burgundy Estate | 6.4/10 Fair | 5.6/10 Fair | 2.3/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Cafda Village | 3.4/10 Very poor | 0.8/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 1 |
| Camps Bay | 6.7/10 Good | 8.5/10 Excellent | 7.5/10 Good | 1 |
| Cape Town Ward 1 | 6.2/10 Fair | 3.5/10 Poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 1 |
| Cape Town Ward 104 | 6.2/10 Fair | 1.7/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 107 | 5.4/10 Fair | 9.2/10 Excellent | 7.5/10 Good | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 110 | 3.5/10 Poor | 4.0/10 Poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 113 | 5.4/10 Fair | 0.0/10 Very poor | 3.7/10 Poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 115 | 4.6/10 Poor | 9.5/10 Excellent | 8.9/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Cape Town Ward 23 | 5.4/10 Fair | 4.4/10 Poor | 7.1/10 Good | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 46 | 2.8/10 Very poor | 3.7/10 Poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 48 | 4.0/10 Poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 5 | 5.4/10 Fair | 3.9/10 Poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 53 | 4.9/10 Poor | 0.4/10 Very poor | 3.3/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 54 | 6.2/10 Fair | 10.0/10 Excellent | 7.8/10 Good | 1 |
| Cape Town Ward 55 | 4.1/10 Poor | 5.2/10 Fair | 4.4/10 Poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 56 | 4.0/10 Poor | 4.8/10 Poor | 2.5/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 57 | 4.8/10 Poor | 10.0/10 Excellent | 8.1/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Cape Town Ward 58 | 6.1/10 Fair | 8.1/10 Excellent | 1.6/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 59 | 6.1/10 Fair | 7.2/10 Good | 0.0/10 Very poor | 1 |
| Cape Town Ward 60 | 4.1/10 Poor | 2.4/10 Very poor | 3.5/10 Poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 62 | 6.3/10 Fair | 1.6/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 63 | 6.2/10 Fair | 1.5/10 Very poor | 1.1/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 65 | 4.0/10 Poor | 2.1/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 66 | 4.1/10 Poor | 1.5/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 67 | 4.4/10 Poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 68 | 3.1/10 Very poor | 1.5/10 Very poor | 1.5/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 72 | 6.2/10 Fair | 3.4/10 Very poor | 4.5/10 Poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 73 | 6.0/10 Fair | 7.7/10 Good | 0.9/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Cape Town Ward 77 | 5.8/10 Fair | 9.8/10 Excellent | 7.8/10 Good | 2 |
| Clifton | 7.4/10 Good | 1.1/10 Very poor | 5.2/10 Fair | 0 |
| De Waterkant | 5.6/10 Fair | 9.4/10 Excellent | 8.1/10 Excellent | 0 |
| Dennendal | 6.1/10 Fair | 7.1/10 Good | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Deurdrif | 6.4/10 Fair | 4.2/10 Poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Deuvil's Peak Estate | 6.5/10 Good | 7.9/10 Good | 6.2/10 Fair | 0 |
| Dieprivier | 5.4/10 Fair | 5.3/10 Fair | 4.6/10 Poor | 0 |
| District Six | 4.0/10 Poor | 3.9/10 Poor | 5.5/10 Fair | 0 |
| Dune Ridge Estate 1 & 2 | 7.9/10 Good | 2.0/10 Very poor | 3.3/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Elfindale | 5.4/10 Fair | 2.6/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Fir Grove | 6.1/10 Fair | 1.5/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Flamingo Vlei | 6.6/10 Good | 6.2/10 Fair | 5.2/10 Fair | 1 |
| Foreshore | 5.3/10 Fair | 8.3/10 Excellent | 8.0/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Fresnaye | 6.7/10 Good | 4.6/10 Poor | 6.4/10 Fair | 0 |
| Gardens | 6.0/10 Fair | 9.6/10 Excellent | 7.9/10 Good | 1 |
| Gleemoor | 4.1/10 Poor | 4.7/10 Poor | 3.6/10 Poor | 0 |
| Glen Dirk | 6.4/10 Fair | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Green Point | 6.4/10 Fair | 8.8/10 Excellent | 7.7/10 Good | 1 |
| Hanover Park | 2.1/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Harfield Village | 6.2/10 Fair | 7.5/10 Good | 6.8/10 Good | 0 |
| High Constantia | 7.6/10 Good | 1.6/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 1 |
| Kenilworth | 5.7/10 Fair | 9.5/10 Excellent | 2.9/10 Very poor | 1 |
| Kenwyn | 5.4/10 Fair | 2.4/10 Very poor | 3.7/10 Poor | 0 |
| Kirstenhof | 6.1/10 Fair | 4.9/10 Poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Klaassenbosch | 6.5/10 Good | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Little Mowbray | 6.0/10 Fair | 7.1/10 Good | 6.2/10 Fair | 0 |
| Lotus River | 3.1/10 Very poor | 1.0/10 Very poor | 4.2/10 Poor | 0 |
| Meadowridge | 6.0/10 Fair | 6.0/10 Fair | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Mowbray | 4.9/10 Poor | 9.2/10 Excellent | 7.6/10 Good | 0 |
| Ndabeni | 5.2/10 Fair | 2.6/10 Very poor | 4.6/10 Poor | 0 |
| Observatory | 5.0/10 Fair | 9.9/10 Excellent | 4.5/10 Poor | 2 |
| Ottery | 4.4/10 Poor | 4.0/10 Poor | 0.7/10 Very poor | 1 |
| Park Estate | 5.4/10 Fair | 5.7/10 Fair | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Parklands | 6.1/10 Fair | 3.5/10 Poor | 1.0/10 Very poor | 1 |
| Plumstead | 6.0/10 Fair | 2.5/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 1 |
| Racing Park | 4.1/10 Poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 3.1/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Richwood | 5.4/10 Fair | 5.7/10 Fair | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Rondebosch | 5.5/10 Fair | 1.4/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Salt River | 4.5/10 Poor | 9.0/10 Excellent | 7.7/10 Good | 1 |
| Sandown Estate 1 & 2 | 6.2/10 Fair | 3.7/10 Poor | 5.3/10 Fair | 0 |
| Sea Point | 6.6/10 Good | 9.8/10 Excellent | 8.3/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Sillery | 6.1/10 Fair | 4.5/10 Poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Silverhurst | 7.1/10 Good | 2.1/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Square Hill | 4.5/10 Poor | 0.5/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Sunridge | 6.3/10 Fair | 4.8/10 Poor | 4.6/10 Poor | 1 |
| Sweet Valley | 6.2/10 Fair | 0.7/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Sybrandpark | 5.4/10 Fair | 3.0/10 Very poor | 2.5/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Table View | 5.4/10 Fair | 6.8/10 Good | 5.3/10 Fair | 0 |
| Three Anchor Bay | 6.5/10 Good | 9.5/10 Excellent | 8.3/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Tokai | 5.4/10 Fair | 0.6/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Tyger Valley | 5.7/10 Fair | 8.2/10 Excellent | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| University Estate | 5.7/10 Fair | 5.2/10 Fair | 6.1/10 Fair | 1 |
| Walmer Estate | 4.9/10 Poor | 7.6/10 Good | 7.4/10 Good | 1 |
| Wentworth Village | 6.2/10 Fair | 6.9/10 Good | 6.0/10 Fair | 0 |
| Witteboomen | 6.8/10 Good | 2.0/10 Very poor | 0.0/10 Very poor | 0 |
| Woodstock | 4.8/10 Poor | 9.5/10 Excellent | 8.1/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Wyndover | 4.3/10 Poor | 9.7/10 Excellent | 5.2/10 Fair | 2 |
Where to stay in Cape Town
- First-time visitors: Gardens, Cape Town Ward 54, Sea Point. These areas combine central attractions, restaurants, good daytime street activity and useful public transport, although you should use more caution on quieter streets after dark.
- Culture lovers: Bo-Kaap, Cape Town Ward 115, Woodstock. Historic streets, museums, creative spaces, markets and independent food spots are close at hand, with excellent walking in the busiest parts.
- Beach lovers: Camps Bay, Blouberg, Three Anchor Bay. These coastal bases put beaches, promenades and ocean views within easy reach, though Blouberg is spread out and Camps Bay and Three Anchor Bay can be noisy.
- Public transport users: Sea Point, Cape Town Ward 115, Cape Town Ward 54. They have the strongest access to bus routes and central connections, while Sea Point also offers an easy promenade and many everyday amenities.
- Quiet seekers: High Constantia, Belle Ombre, Flamingo Vlei. These leafy residential areas offer a calmer pace and more space, but they are poor bases without a car and are distant from the main visitor sights.
- Couples: Bantry Bay, Gardens, Camps Bay. They offer ocean scenery or mountain views, attractive restaurants and a choice between upscale coastal surroundings and a more central urban stay.
Questions about staying in Cape Town
Where should I stay in Cape Town for the first time?
Gardens, Cape Town Ward 54 and Sea Point are the clearest choices for a first visit. They keep you close to central sights, restaurants and mountain or waterfront access, with better transport than most outer suburbs.
Which areas are safest for visitors?
High Constantia and Bantry Bay are among the safest listed areas, with Sea Point also a strong choice for visitors who want a more central base. Safety varies by time and street, so take extra care at night even in the better-connected neighborhoods.
Where should I stay without a car?
Sea Point, Gardens, Cape Town Ward 115 and Cape Town Ward 54 are the most practical options. They are easy on foot and have useful public transport, while many coastal and outer suburban areas are spread out.
Where is the nightlife?
Cape Town Ward 115, Cape Town Ward 77, Gardens and Bo-Kaap have the liveliest evening scenes. Observatory also has bars and student energy, but its streets are busy and noisy and require more caution at night.
Which area is best for beaches and ocean views?
Camps Bay is the classic beachfront choice, while Bantry Bay offers rocky shoreline views and access to nearby beaches. Blouberg has a long coastal setting and excellent Table Mountain views, but it is less convenient without a car.
Where can I stay for a quieter suburban break?
High Constantia, Belle Ombre and Flamingo Vlei suit a slower stay. They are calmer than the central districts, but you will need a car or arranged transport for many attractions.