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Why To Book Directly With A Hotel
Best price – guaranteed One question often pops up when planning and booking your getaway: should you book online with a third-party site or should you book directly with the hotel? We recommend booking directly – it comes with many benefits! You’ll get the best price If you are looking for the best price when booking your holiday or work stay, booking directly will save you money. No commissions, no [...]
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A Perfect Weekend In The City
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 you! Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments is the perfect location for your weekend in the city. [...]
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The story behind the half-built bridge in Cape Town
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 urban legends to spring up as explanation for why the bridge was never finished. After [...]
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Why Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments Is The Ideal Accommodation Choice For Students
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 away the stress of finding affordable and comfortable accommodation, with cheap, easy, and relaxing activities [...]
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Everything you want to know about the Gardens Shopping Centre
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 or 5-minute car ride from the 17th century fresh produce market, the Company Gardens, that [...]
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5 famous bars you must visit while in Cape Town
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 Arms Pub The Fireman’s Arms Pub is one the oldest bars in Cape Town, having [...]
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Did You Know That Cape Town Has Its Very Own Tunnel System To Explore?
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 fact that you can explore these tunnels with a guide from Good Hope Adventures! Back [...]
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Cape Town – the World’s Best Holiday Spot 2023!
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 for 8 essential items that UK tourists need. This includes: a three-course meal for two [...]
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Why Self-Catering Holidays Are So Popular
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 meal. Having a fully equipped kitchen at Gardens helps our guests choose when and what [...]
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Best Sunset Spots in Cape Town
Sunset in Cape Town is one of the most memorable events of visiting the city – and it happens every day! With the city being surrounded by mountains and the ocean, you can try a different spot each day and have an entirely unique experience each time. Here are our favourite sunset spots that every tourist and local alike must try. 1. Table Mountain Cape Town’s most famous landmark is [...]
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Five best attractions you can reach via My Citi Bus from Gardens Apartments
The MyCiTi buses have been a feature in Cape Town since the 2010 FIFA World Cup and connects various parts across the Peninsula. The buses function as a cheaper option for tourists and locals alike, with stops near many attractions. We’ve compiled 5 of the best attractions you can reach from Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments. Be sure to check the bus routes and any notices of routes not running on [...]
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Why Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments is the obvious choice for a cultural holiday
Cape Town is a city with an incredibly rich and diverse history. The city endeavours to provide visitors with the heritages of all people that live here – the tribes that have lived in southern Africa for millennia, the original European settlers and colonisers, the people who suffered under slavery and colonialism, the Jewish communities, the Muslim communities, the Coloured, Black, and other people who suffered under Apartheid, and the [...]
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Suburb of Gardens in Cape Town
A Brief History The Gardens is named after the Dutch East India company gardens and the rich heritage goes all the way back to the initial permanent settlements in the Cape that was a popular food supply stop for ships that travelled around the Cape of Good Hope. The very first garden was landscaped by Hendrik Boom in 1652 in close proximity to the Fresh River. This garden expanded and [...]
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Thrifting Heaven – 5 Thrift Locations Near Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments
Lower Main Road, Observatory This location is a student’s dream! The road boasts a vast number of thrift stores, each with their own special quarks. BangBang Vintage Market is the place to go if you are looking for Doc Martens. The store often has numerous pairs available. Be sure to pop into the back of the store to look at the steampunk fashion items! NeverNew has something for everyone! From [...]
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Top Beaches To Visit In Cape Town
Clifton Clifton consists of 4 beaches and is one of the busiest spots in Cape Town when the sun is out. The beach is perfect for those looking to lie in the sun the whole day and work on their tan. Clifton often attracts students, young people, families, and those brave enough to enter the cold Atlantic Ocean. Don’t forget to bring cash to hire umbrellas and chairs for the [...]
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Top 5 Day Trips Within 100 Kilometres of Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments
1. Beaches Spending the day at the beach is one of the best day trips you could take! Cape Town has so many beaches to offer and none of them are ever far away. The Clifton beaches are only 7,2 kilometres away. They are busy over the summer, so head there as early as possible. Don’t forget to bring some cash as you can hire umbrellas and beach chairs for [...]
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Top 10 Activities in Cape Town
With affordable accommodation at Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments sorted, you have more money for sightseeing, having fun, and enjoy everything the city has to offer. Table Mountain Table Mountain is among the seven wonders of the world and is the main attraction in Cape Town. If you are in good shape and enjoy a good workout, you can embark on some of the amazing local hikes. If you are a [...]
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Preparing for your stay at Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments
Self-catering Facilities Each room has a fully stocked kitchenette which allows guests to cook and prepare their food. If you do plan on cooking up a storm during your stay, then here is what our kitchenettes offer: Stove and oven Microwave Fridge and freezer Cutlery and crockery Sink Kettle and toaster As you can see, we try to offer ours guests all of the comforts of a home kitchen. To [...]
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9 Fun Things to Do in Cape Town on a Shoestring Budget
1. Self-guided walk through V&A Waterfront It is worth taking a stroll through the V&A Waterfront which is located at Cape Town’s working harbor with a rich and wide-ranging history that goes all the way back to 1654. The best way to explore the culture of this iconic site and the 22 landmarks is by taking a self-guided walk. You can get a map at the information centre and start [...]
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5 Hikes You Want To Try In And Around Cape Town
1. Kloof Corner, Table Mountain (Easy) This is an easy and quick hike. Only 20 minutes to the top rewards you with stunning views of Lion’s Head and Table Bay, albeit a steep trip. The round-trip measures at 1,8 kilometres and is best completed at sunset. This hike is suitable for both children and novice hikers. 2. Boomslang Cave (Easy) This route is located in Kalk Bay and offers easy [...]
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Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments provide the perfect accommodation for the Cape Town Cycle Tour 2016
“The entry interest for 2019 is significantly higher than in previous years. As a result, we’re anticipating individual entries selling out in record time this year.” If you’re looking at participating in the Cape Town Cycle Tour this year, you will need to find accommodation for the weekend, and that – if left too late – can be very tricky. The City’s hotels and guesthouses are usually pretty full, so [...]
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Best places for sundowners in Cape Town
Blowfish Restaurant Blowfish’s biggest appeal is the high-quality seafood and of course, the amazing views across Table Bay. Set on Bloubergstrand looking back towards Table Mountain, enjoying the sunsets Cape Town is famous for doesn’t get better than from Blowfish. Combine that with easy accessibility from the city and the good selection of seafood and of course, sushi, on offer and Blowfish is sure to leave a lasting impression. Camps [...]
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Things to do when visiting Cape Town
Spend the day on any one of the many beaches around the peninsula Whether you feel like the bustle of Camps Bay, or the more laid back atmosphere on the southern side of the peninsula, you’re spoilt for choice in Cape Town. The Cape Point National Park has several smaller beaches for you to enjoy, and they offer a wonderful alternative to the ever-popular Clifton, Camps Bay, Muizenberg and Boulders [...]
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Things you can see and do within walking distance from Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments
District Six Museum This reminder of our rocky past, specifically during the apartheid years, can’t be missed, by anyone. Whether you’re a guest at Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments or a local Capetonian, you have to visit the District Six Museum at least once. The award-winning museum reveals what it was really like when the apartheid government declared the area “whites only” and more than 60,000 people were forced to leave [...]
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Staying at our holiday apartments? Here is something you have to try!
The City Bowl Market is open on Thursdays from 16:30 – 20:30 and again on Saturdays between 09:00 and 14:00. With several traders that include individuals selling coffee, cheese, organic meat, bagels, curries, sushi, croissants, artisan breads and a variety of other produce, visitors are spoilt for choice at this market. The beauty of the market is that it caters for the entire family, as there is a garden and [...]