Gardens, Cape Town

Scores

Safety by day 6.9/10, at night 5.4/10.

About Gardens

An established inner-city suburb beneath Table Mountain, Gardens combines leafy residential streets, older villas and apartment buildings with busy Kloof Street restaurants, cafés, shops and cultural venues. The area is walkable and lively, becoming quieter on its uphill side and busier near main roads and nightlife.

Good for

• first-time visitors
• couples
• foodies
• culture lovers
• public transport users

Less suited to

• quiet seekers
• people with limited mobility
• drivers

Watch out for

• Use normal city precautions after dark, especially on quieter streets and near transport stops.
• Prefer well-lit main streets and use a trusted taxi or ride service late at night.
• Keep valuables out of sight in parked cars and avoid leaving bags unattended.
• Expect traffic and limited parking around Kloof Street and the central Gardens area.

Sources

• Gardens Area Information
• Gardens Neighbourhood Profile
• Gardens, Cape Town

Getting around

• Union Bus, 120 m
• Van Riebeek Bus, 130 m
• Welgemeend Bus, 250 m
• Ludwig's Garden Bus, 270 m
• Belle Ombre Bus, 330 m

0.8 km to the city center (Cape Town).