The Residence, Cape Town
Parklands · 16.5 km to the city center (Cape Town)
The Residence, Parklands, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Scores
Parklands is a fast-growing suburb located far from the center of Cape Town. This address is not very walkable and lacks public transport, while being moderately noisy. The area remains safe during the day, though safety at night is about average for a city.
Safety by day 6.8/10, at night 5.6/10.
About Parklands
A fast-growing Western Seaboard suburb with apartment complexes, townhouse estates, newer homes, shopping centres, schools, and broad residential streets. Parklands has a suburban pace, with busier activity around Parklands Main Road and convenient access to Table View, beaches, and Rietvlei Nature Area.
Good for
- families
- long stays
- budget travelers
- drivers
- nature lovers
Less suited to
- nightlife seekers
- first-time visitors
- people with limited mobility
- quiet seekers
Watch out for
- Use normal Cape Town precautions after dark and prefer well-lit routes.
- Check the exact accommodation’s distance from shops and public transport before booking.
- Traffic can be heavier on main routes during commuting hours.
- A car or planned transport is useful for reaching central Cape Town and nearby beaches.
Sources
Getting around
- Woodlands Bus, 740 m
16.5 km to the city center (Cape Town).
What's nearby
Groceries
- Food Lover's Market 670 m
- Checkers Hyper 720 m
Restaurants
- Nando's 780 m
- McDonald's 790 m
Cafés
- Bootlegger Coffee Company 710 m
Parks
- Holborn Crescent Park 210 m
- Oakland Hills Park 350 m
- Bayford Bend Park 350 m