Why De Waterkant Is a Great Base for Exploring Cape Town

When visiting Cape Town, where you stay can make a huge difference to the experience.

You could spend your holiday travelling long distances between attractions, or you could choose a central neighbourhood that puts you close to the city's best experiences.

For travellers looking for where to stay in Cape Town, De Waterkant is an excellent base for exploring the Mother City.

And at the heart of this neighbourhood, Old Foundry Hotel offers boutique accommodation within easy reach of the V&A Waterfront, city centre and Atlantic Seaboard.

A Central Cape Town Location

De Waterkant sits in one of the city's most convenient areas.

From here, guests can easily explore the V&A Waterfront, Green Point, Cape Town CBD, Bo-Kaap and the Atlantic Seaboard.

The V&A Waterfront alone offers a huge variety of experiences, including restaurants, shopping, entertainment, museums, harbour activities and attractions such as the Cape Wheel and Two Oceans Aquarium.

That makes De Waterkant particularly convenient for visitors who want to experience several sides of Cape Town during one trip.

Spend the Morning Exploring the Waterfront

Start your day with breakfast before heading towards the V&A Waterfront.

You could browse the shops, visit the aquarium, explore the harbour or take a boat trip.

The Waterfront also offers plenty of restaurants and entertainment options, so you can easily spend several hours there without needing to travel elsewhere.

Explore Cape Town's Neighbourhoods

One of the advantages of staying in De Waterkant is being able to experience more than the city's biggest tourist attractions.

Spend some time exploring the colourful Bo-Kaap, visit galleries and museums, or head towards Green Point and the Atlantic Seaboard.

Cape Town is a city best experienced by combining its major attractions with its neighbourhoods.

Return to a Boutique Hotel

After a full day exploring the city, Old Foundry Hotel offers a comfortable place to return to.

The hotel combines the character of its historic building with modern boutique accommodation, making it suitable for couples, business travellers, international visitors and local staycations.

The location is particularly useful for anyone who wants to remain close to Cape Town's main attractions without staying directly inside the busy Waterfront precinct.

A Great Option for a Cape Town Staycation

You don't have to be visiting from overseas to enjoy Cape Town.

For locals, a weekend at Old Foundry can be an easy way to experience familiar surroundings differently.

Book a room, leave the normal routine behind and spend the weekend exploring restaurants, attractions and neighbourhoods you might normally only visit occasionally.

Booking Direct

Booking directly with the hotel allows guests to communicate with the team, ask questions before arrival and find out about current offers and availability.

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Explore More of the Ideas Cartel Collection

If you're planning multiple coastal escapes this summer, the Ideas Cartel collection is expanding.

Alongside properties such as Old Foundry Hotel, Stoep Boutique Hotel, Sonnekus Boutique Hotel and Little Villa Hermanus, Little Villa Yzerfontein is set to introduce a new boutique coastal stay on the West Coast.

This gives travellers another destination to consider when looking beyond the traditional Cape Town city break.

Make De Waterkant Your Cape Town Base

From the V&A Waterfront and city attractions to restaurants, beaches and the Atlantic Seaboard, De Waterkant puts you within easy reach of some of Cape Town's most popular experiences.

For a summer holiday, weekend escape or business trip, Old Foundry Hotel offers a boutique base from which to experience the city.

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