Clifton Travel Guide
Cape Town
Popular places to visit
Clifton Bay Beach
Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.
Clifton 2nd Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Clifton 2nd Beach during your trip to Cape Town? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its spas.
Clifton 1st Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Clifton 1st Beach during your trip to Cape Town? Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
Table Mountain
One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.
Cape Town Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.
Things to do
1- Hour Catamaran Cruise Cape Town
Cape Town: Heart of Cape Town Medical Museum Entrance Ticket
Cape Town Private Walking Tour with a Local
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
8-Hour Tour in Table Mountain Penguins and Cape of Good Hope
Top hotels in Clifton
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
The room was small but perfect for our needs as we only arrived at 2am due to our flight being delayed. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
Loved it, will visit again
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Sky Cape Town
The room was clean and staff very friendly. I booked the room for a week, after three days I asked to have my room cleaned. They can and changed out my towels but didn't changed my bed linens. But they did straight the bed up. Everything else was great especially the people at the front desk .
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Excellent
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
ONOMO Hotel Waterfront
Proximity to waterfront and they were able to hold our luggage in between our african safari trips. Very responsive with questions online. My family would stay here again. The free breakfast was a plus! Changed our initial preconceptions about traveling to Africa. Cape Town is beautiful and we will ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Taj Cape Town
Truly the best Hôtel in Cape Town, in friendliness and Comfort! Couldn’t be any better!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Clifton
Bantry Bay
Bantry Bay is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Sea Point Promenade and Table Mountain National Park while in the area.
Fresnaye
Unique features of Fresnaye include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Table Mountain National Park or Cape Floral Region Protected Areas while you're exploring the area.
Camps Bay
The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.
Sea Point
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Milton Beach or Sea Point Pavillion might round out your trip.
Tamboerskloof
Mountain views, gardens and bars highlight some of the noteworthy features of Tamboerskloof. Make a stop by Lions Head or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Gardens
The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.
