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District Six Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Warm hospitality awaits at this Cape Town B&B where beautiful gardens offer a peaceful retreat with stunning views of the South African city

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District Six Guesthouse sits in the heart of Cape Town, providing a charming escape with full breakfast and free WiFi. Travelers can relax in the tranquil garden or venture out to explore nearby attractions including The Fugard Theatre and the impressive Devil's Peak.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

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About the area

Located in Cape Town, District Six Guesthouse is in the historical district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Devil's Peak and Table Mountain, while The Fugard Theatre and Cape Town Science Centre are cultural highlights. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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2 Chester Road, District Six, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925

What's nearby

  • Just amazing! Great views from everywhere and the next day we couldn’t even see the mountain so take the chance when you get it!
    Table Mountain National Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Castle of Good Hope featuring heritage elements
    Castle of Good Hope
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Long Street
    Long Street
    2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cape Town, Western Cape / South Africa - 10/25/2016: Aerial photo of Cape Town International Convention Centre with Table Mountain in the background
    Cape Town International Convention Centre
    2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • District 6
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station
    7 min drive
  • Woodstock Station
    17 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stellski Cafe and Coffee Bar
    14 min walk
  • Pizza Connection
    14 min walk
  • Hot Milk Coffee Co.
    1 min walk
  • Shamani Indian Restaurant
    15 min walk
  • Akoo Coffee
    15 min walk

About this property

District Six Guesthouse

Bed & breakfast near The Fugard Theatre
Located close to Cape Town Science Centre and Devil's Peak, District Six Guesthouse provides free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a conference centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Extended parking, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • A billiards/pool table, a front desk safe and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guest rooms at District Six Guesthouse boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • TVs with satellite channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre (1,076 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7 AM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 200.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per room (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 200.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is District Six Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at District Six Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at District Six Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 7 AM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at District Six Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does District Six Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 400 per room applies.

Where is District Six Guesthouse located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this bed & breakfast is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from The Fugard Theatre and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Cape Town Science Centre. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and Devil's Peak are also within 6 mi (10 km). Woodstock Station is 17 minutes by foot and Esplanade Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

District Six Guesthouse Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Claes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boende med familjekänsla

Fantastisk personal som ser till att det finns te och kaffe dagen lång i köket, bakar kaka till eftermiddagsfikat och lagar frukosten på beställning när gästerna kommer ner till matsalen. Gratis parkering innanför stängslet, bil är mer eller mindre ett måste då promenader i området avråds efter skymningen och det ej serveras middag på plats. Rummet var enkelt, rent och snyggt, och städpersonalen otroligt snabb och effektiv! Rekommenderas varmt till dem som vill ha ett charmigt boende med familjär framtoning snarare än det vanliga (tråkiga) hotellet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die etwas "historische" Einrichtung wich angenehm vom "Einerlei" eines Standard-Hotels ab. "Brenda", die vor Ort die Dinge besorgte, war kompetent, immer hilfsbereit. Sehr gutes Frühstück, immer gut beraten.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon séjour !!!

Je recommande cet hébergement poour son calme et tranquillité tout en étant près de la ville. Petit déjeuner très bien. Bon accueil. Voiture en sécurité, cadre agréable au pied de Table Mountain d'où nous avons profité d'une vue splendide.ensuite, ascension en randonnée de Lion Head, juste en face. Grand choix de restaurants au Cap.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
In de beschrijving van het Guesthouse was het niet echt op te maken dat de accommodatie in een 'gevaarlijk' deel van de stad ligt. Het was niet aangeraden (door de politie) om daar overdag te wandelen, laat staan de stad in te gaan en te voet terug te keren. De accommodatie is oud en zeer basic. De vriendelijkheid van het personeel maakt veel goed. We kregen het gevoel dat we in een museum verbleven. Ik zou het zeker niet aanraden aan anderen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

tipp topp tommel opp 👍

Veldig koselig opphold med hyggelige verter. De hjalp oss med å komme i kontakt med en veldig flink guide med navnet ashraf. Han var meget serviceinnstilt og hjalp oss å skreddersy ferien vår etter våre ønsker. De ansatte på gjestehuset er veldig trivelige og hjelpsomme. Vi ble alltid møtt med et smil. Beliggenheten er nærme bysentrum, Table mountain og Lions head.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
While the property ia a litte jaded the location and vale were perfect. The rooms were clean and attractivr and the staff were very helpful and hospitable( especially Brenda) we were offerd us coffee and home made warm donuts on arival which were very welcome after the long flight from the UK
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 5 nights here, and the hosts Brenda and Gertrude doted on me so much that I felt guilty! They were totally accommodating. They provide a decent breakfast and a nice afternoon tea. The guest house is close to the city centre of Cape Town, but is just outside it so as to allow it to be quiet. The rooms are spacious and clean. The building is an older facility. The outside of the facility could use “a spit and a polish.” The property is gated and feels safe, though you have to ask the hosts to be let in and out. A good value for the money. David from California.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The views.

Good location. Excellent views . Comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptional and good location for bus route to Cape Town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
e were a group of 7 who stayed at this place. We enjoyed the most warm welcome we had with refreshments and tea. The staff is extremely friendly, and helpful. We could ask them anything and they would do whatever possible to help us out. The guesthouse is an over 200year old building giving it a natural charm. Rooms are tidy, beds are comfortable. And for the internet addicts: WIFI works well and it is free of charge. Now breakfast: it is just impossible to leave the breakfast table hungry! Eggs, cereals, toast, jams, yoghurt, juices... It is a B&B, so there is no dinner served in the evening, BUT the staff will help you to order in if you wish (that's what we did). You can use the kitchen materials (plates, silverware,..) to eat in. Make yourself some coffee, tea...A very relaxed atmosphere- giving you a home-like feeling. Granted, you are not downtown CapeTown - but that's only a few kilometers away (15 minutes by car) max. We preferred a quiet location, giving us a good night's sleep. All in all: great value for money!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pinky AM Rapitse

Very lovely staff and owners. Great room, clean and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Et sjarmerende bed and breakfast

Hyggelig sted, gode senger, god frokost. Kan absolutt anbefales hvis man ønsker å bo i en historisk del av Cape Town. Et sjarmerende sted og hyggelig vertskap.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Diego Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente relación precio/calidad

Excelente atención y muy buen desayuno!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Sanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good and friendly place to stay! Tasty breakfast!

We stayed at District Six questhouse few days in february. Room was very cozy with a good taste of furnishment. The building itself was old and it has a very interesting history. We liked the atmosphere of the place! The nights in Cape Town can be really windy. You can feel and hear it in the composition of the old building. But it only showed us very atmospheric! The place is safe because of the high fence surrounding the area and the night guard in the place. The host lady was very helpful and friendly. She served us a very tasty and quite versatile breakfast which included in the price. There was tea and biscuits available in the kitchen which we could use freely all the time. The safety box is not in the room. Good place to stay according the price!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hier fühlt man sich wohl

Obwohl das Haus schon älter ist, hat es einen sehr gepflegten und sauberen Eindruck gemacht. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Hinzu kommt der kostenlose Parkplatz und die ruhige und trotzdem relativ zentrumsnahe Lage,
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, comfortable, lovely views great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place and people

The owner is possibly the most hospitable person you could want to meet (she dropped in to visit every morning) and the staff follow in her manner. The location is very accessible to both the highway to downtown Cape Town and the International airport. The rooms are ageing but very comfortable, quiet and clean. We rented a car and parked the car on site in a gated area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Klaus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Humble place, but good value for the money.

I was very happy with the atmosphere at the guest house, and all in all I was satisfied with my stay. This guest house is driven by the owners in a very welcoming and guest friendly way, and I can only recommend others to visit the place, if they appreciate personality and autencity from the place they are staying. Especially if you yourself is a person who likes to involve yourselv with the people who surround you. The place itself is not in the best maintenance condition, and it is not located in the best place, if you want to be close to downtown. On the other hand it takes only 40 minutes walk to downtown, and 1 hours walk to the water front, and it is possible to shop all dayly necessaries in the near neighborhood. All in all I was happy with my stay, and I give the place an honest recommendation.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Harland

Disliked: Room comfort
Not what I was expecting from a 3 star rated establishment. The room was the major disapointment. Very basic and poorly equiped. It is understandable that the building is a heratage siteand no major structural adhancements can be made.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bonne surprise

Personnel très accueillant et aux petits soins à n'importe heure de La journée ..et de la nuit! Chambre pour 3 assez spacieuse, literie confortable. Pas besoin de plus vu qu'on y était que pour dormir.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M. Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple and familiar

We stayed at District Six for 10 days. Obviously, considering the cost, it is a simple but perfect arrangement. The location is ideal: not far from the center that is easily reached and cheap with uber, in a quiet area away from traffic. The rooms are spacious, equipped with every comfort and furnished with good taste. Breakfast is excellent and plentiful, in a beautiful room overlooking the harbor. Finally the staff is courteous and always available, including the owner who shows up often and is very friendly. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff who were extremely helpful and went out their way to accommodate requests and address issues. The decor is old fashioned and the maintenance is suboptimal. The location is excellent and their is a wonderful view from the spacious verandah.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Guter Start

Brenda und ihr Tee waren wunderbar.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien placé pour visiter Cape town

L'accueil fut chaleureux avec un grand parking extérieur sécurisé ; la chambre était confortable et disposait d'une SDB avec baignoire et douche ; la Guest house est bien située par rapport à l'hôtel de ville, District 6 museum, le musée de l'esclavage et la rue touristique et animée de Longstreet car il suffit de suivre en ligne droite la route qui passe devant la Guest house pendant 1.8 km et stationner dans un des parkings près de l'hôtel de ville. En revanche sans voiture ce n'est pas pratique la nuit. Un bon petit déjeuner est servi le matin ; pas de TV satellite en français
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Überraschend Gut

Wir hatten aufgrund der Lage Angst das die Pension nicht unseren Ansprüchen entspricht. Weit gefehlt. Wir wurden so freundlich empfangen - wie bei Oma. Wkr kommen gerne wieder!!!