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A Perfect Weekend In The City

Rows of grapevines in a vineyard with green leaves, set against rugged mountains and a blue sky—an ideal escape from city travel, perfect for those seeking a different kind of weekend in the city’s nearby countryside.

Cape Town should be a destination on everyone’s travelling bucket list. For those who want to spend the weekend, we have the perfect plan to make the most out of your time in the city. The first step before planning your weekend is figuring out where to stay. Luckily, we already have the answer for […]

The story behind the half-built bridge in Cape Town

Aerial view of a half-built bridge in Cape Town, its elevated highway ending abruptly above a city street, with vehicles and buildings visible below. The adjacent completed road curves beside the unfinished section.

If you’ve visited Cape Town in the last 50 or so years, you are sure to have seen the half-built bridge that decorates the north entrance of the CBD. The bridge, which is known as the Foreshore Freeway Bridge or Cape Town’s Unfinished Bridge, has been left unfinished since 1977, causing quite a few amusing […]

Why Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments Is The Ideal Accommodation Choice For Students

A young man with a backpack and headphones smiles at the camera on a lively city street, capturing the vibrant energy near Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments, an ideal accommodation for students amidst historic buildings and bustling crowds.

Being a student is often exhausting and expensive (trust us, we know!). At Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments we believe that you deserve a restful and rejuvenating break from university. Where better to go than the Mother City? We have it all – city life, hiking, beaches, shopping, museum-hopping, and so much more. And Gardens takes […]

Everything you want to know about the Gardens Shopping Centre

A modern glass and metal entrance labeled "gardens" marks the Gardens Shopping Centre, with a tall white high-rise apartment tower rising in the background against a clear blue sky.

Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments is located above the stunning Gardens Shopping Centre, meaning that all your needs can be met, and necessities obtained with one simple elevator ride! We’re here to tell you all about our favourite parts of the shopping centre and what you can look forward to. Gardens is a mere 15-minute walk […]

5 famous bars you must visit while in Cape Town

A group of people raising shot glasses filled with a golden liquid, each glass garnished with a lime wedge, as they toast together in a celebratory atmosphere at one of Cape Town’s famous bars.

Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments are situated in the heart of Cape Town and have many great attractions nearby. After a long day of exploring, however, who doesn’t want to kick back with a drink and relax? We are here to tell you the top 5 bars to visit during your time in Cape Town. Fireman’s […]

Did You Know That Cape Town Has Its Very Own Tunnel System To Explore?

A city street scene at sunset in Cape Town with cars waiting at a red light, pedestrians crossing, and tall buildings lining both sides of the road. The sky is lightly tinted with a warm glow—perfect for those who love to explore urban life.

Underground tunnel systems are often thought to be a European experience, where the cities are much older. Little do most people know that Cape Town used to be called ‘Little Amsterdam’ and had a canal system running through the city similar to that of the capital of the Netherlands. What’s even more exciting is the […]

Cape Town – the World’s Best Holiday Spot 2023!

Aerial view of Cape Town, South Africa—2023’s Best Holiday Spot—showing the city, coastline, Table Mountain, and the Cape Town Stadium beneath a partly cloudy sky.

We are so excited to share that Cape Town has won the top spot in the UK Post Office Travel Money’s 17th annual Worldwide Holiday Costs Barometer! Out of 40 destinations worldwide, the Mother City claimed first place as the best value for money holiday destination. First place is calculated by comparing each country’s cost […]

Why Self-Catering Holidays Are So Popular

A cityscape with a mix of trees, houses, and modern buildings set against a hillside under a partly cloudy sky—perfect for self-catering holidays. A silhouette of an animal statue can be seen on the hilltop in the background.

The Benefit of Choice Choosing your own time schedule and food menu is a big advantage of self-catering accommodations. Families often have different mealtimes for adults and children, a group might want to eat at different times and crave different foods, and backpackers might not be able to afford eating at a restaurant for each […]