Lakeside
Popular places to visit
Table Mountain
One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.
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
Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions.
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.
Robben Island
Visit the cell where Nelson Mandela spent most of his sentence and explore the Table Bay island that has also served as a leper colony and a military base.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Things to do
Cape Town: Half-Day City Tour
Aquila Safari Game Drive, Lunch & Shared Transfers from Cape Town
Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike
Top hotels in Lakeside
![Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8404400/8404390/9bfdef47_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024
![Taj Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3016400/3016361/c3d35b9f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024
![AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29310000/29305400/29305328/bfef8b69_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024
![President Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/526200/526107/3aea919f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 31 May 2024
![City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/485200/485189/42eaec37_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18650000/18644300/18644202/ec85c054_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 23 May 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
![Groot Constantia Winery](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198798-Groot-Constantia-Winery.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Constantia
Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Constantia Village while you're exploring the area.
![Hout Bay Beach which includes general coastal views, rugged coastline and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56901-Western-Cape.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Simon\'s Town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/197000/197889-Cape-Town.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Camps Bay which includes mountains, general coastal views and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36202-Cape-Town.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b15182c538b9b66dd10540881a71ec55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Cape Town which includes a city and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/37000/37003-Table-Mountain.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
City Bowl
The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African Museum and Planetarium or Kloof Street while you're exploring the area.