Glencairn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Boulders Beach
Sun, sand and spectacular sea life are all available at Boulders Beach, home to an impressive African Penguin colony.
Table Mountain
The lofty summit of Table Mountain is Cape Town’s crowning glory, offering a coastal panorama that is second to none.
Clifton Bay Beach
Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
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.
Activities
WILDX Atlantis QUAD BIKE ADVENTURE + PHOTO OPS CAPE TOWN
Boulders Beach Penguins and Seal Island Boat Trip Half Day Tour
Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town
Aquila Reserve Safari with Lunch and Wine Tasting
Cape Town: Table Mountain and Robben Island Tour
Our pick of the best Glencairn Hotel Deals
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Huge rooms and bathrooms, everything was perfect, the sux gentle
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hotel Sky Cape Town
Great location with the best views in Cape Town
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
Beautiful
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Taj Cape Town
The Taj never disappoints! The staff at this Capetown location is superb! Some of the nicest and most genuine people I have met in Africa. The location is perfect if you need to be in the center of town and the gym/sauna/pool are open 24/7.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Lovely place to stay.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Outstanding staff and service. Great location and well appointed rooms. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Glencairn
Simon's Town
Seaside views and waterfront views are highlights of Simon's Town. Make a stop by Boulders Beach or Table Mountain National Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Simonstown Station to get around town.
Constantia
Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring the area.
Hout Bay
Seafood restaurants, seaside views and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Hout Bay. Make a stop by Llandudno Beach or Hout Bay Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Bakoven
Bakoven is popular for its beautiful seaside views, and you might make a stop by Table Mountain National Park, a top place to visit in 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.
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.
