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Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Fitness facility
Point of interest
Exterior
Located in central Cape Town, Holiday Inn Express offers a convenient base with a free breakfast buffet. Rent bikes to explore, relax on the sunny terrace, or use the 24-hour gym. Enjoy in-room WiFi and exceptional service from the staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Wheelchair)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Wheelchair)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
101 St Georges Mall, Cnr of Church Str. and St George's, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Castle of Good Hope - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kloof Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 7 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gigi Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Heaven Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar Taj - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Motherland Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mariams Kitchen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG

Hotel near Castle of Good Hope
Located close to South Africa Library and Kloof Street, Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, newspapers in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 171 rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 60 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (ZAR 60 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 60.00 per night
  • Valet parking fee: ZAR 60.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express City Centre
Holiday Inn Express Hotel City Centre
Holiday Inn Express City Centre Hotel
Inn Express City Centre Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG?

Self parking is available for ZAR 60.00 per night. Valet parking is available for ZAR 60.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 350.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of South Africa Library, Castle of Good Hope, and Kloof Street. Two Oceans Aquarium and Camps Bay Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). Cape Town Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 609 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 609 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 609 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 609 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 609 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Srikanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great stay

Perfect location, clean, quiet, good breakfast and friendly staff. I would recommend and stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Mwangi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in a great location .
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mihajlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bery good location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Satya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great to all shopping places...Rooms are clean and good, shower room is little conjuested...break fast options are limited. The biggest problem is of not having the restaurant for dinner and hence need to order from outside.But still i found it good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

NOEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location, staff was excellent and breakfast was fantastic with good selection
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal Location

The location of the hotel is ideal to allow for exploring the city centre on foot and it is close to all main attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

EW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is now my favourite best value stay in Cape Town. Valet parking - WOW!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closed to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in a busy area of town. Lots of restaurants and nightlife nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast choices
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous city centre location. Great view of Table Mountain. Breakfast choices were plenty & staff really helpful & friendly. If ever I’m back in Cape Town, I will definitely book in here again
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spent 5 nights here. Good location for sightseeing and road trips. Beds are a bit small!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deneise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pickpocketers just yards outside of hotel also vagrants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Latia

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is in a great area! Close to transportation, restaurants, shopping, activities etc. Overall the staff was nice. The hotel rooms can use some updating.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maxmillion

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and accessible location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Selvarajah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bad check in

On checkin the receptionist was rude, unhelpful and gave the impression that I was a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kamran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area seamed a bit sketchy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Amenities
An excellent hotel if you want to be in the middle of the hustle and bustle of St. George market and downtown CT. Not as fancy as the water front area but infinitely more interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent. The location may leave a little to be desired but the staff and accommodation more than makes up for it. Everyone was friendly and helpful. We will probably return here when we visit Cape Town.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constanza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable place. Excellent service and very nice breakfast buffet. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Meet our expectation
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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