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The Barracks

Apartment with a coffee shop, a short walk to Long Street

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Property amenity
Panoramic Studio | View from room
Panoramic Studio | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
Property amenity
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Close to Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre, The Barracks provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Luxury Studio | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Studio | Terrace/patio

Panoramic Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Toaster
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Apartment | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels

City Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Toaster
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City Studio | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels

City Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Apartment | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels

Family Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cape Town, The Barracks is in the city center. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cape Town Stadium or Newlands Stadium.
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50 Bree St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kloof Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cape Town Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 8 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Village Idiot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kasteel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Athletic Club & Social - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Villa 47 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Barracks

Apartment with a coffee shop, a short walk to Long Street
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, this apartment building has concierge services and dry cleaning. Other amenities include a front-desk safe. Each apartment features a kitchenette with a refrigerator, plus free WiFi and a Smart TV with satellite channels. A sitting area, an electric kettle, and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests.
The Barracks offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 180 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 50 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 180 per person

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

The Barracks Apartment
The Barracks Cape Town
The Barracks Apartment Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barracks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Barracks?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Barracks?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Barracks located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Bree Street and Long Street. Greenmarket Square and 34 Long are just steps away. Cape Town Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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