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Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG

Property class: 3
3-star Art Deco hotel near South Africa Library

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A buffet setup with various food containers, plates, and a coffee machine.
A modern hotel lobby with a spiral staircase, a reception desk, and two patterned chairs.
A rooftop terrace with a wooden deck, metal chairs with blue cushions, and a view of a cityscape and mountains in the background.
A waterfront marina with illuminated buildings and boats docked.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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101 St Georges Mall, Cnr of Church Str. and St George's, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South Africa Library
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle of Good Hope
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, phone, and a view of the bathroom through a glass door.

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted telephone, and a modern abstract painting.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted telephone, and a modern abstract painting.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a sofa, and a bathroom with a mirror and a telephone.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a sofa, and a bathroom with a mirror and a telephone.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, phone, and a view of the bathroom through a glass door.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Cape Town City Centre hotel, you'll find South Africa Library and Castle of Good Hope. Also, Kloof Street is within half a mile (1 km) and Two Oceans Aquarium is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Greenmarket Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Long Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • South Africa Library - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Castle of Good Hope - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kloof Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bombay Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Heaven Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mint Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cape Diamond Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gigi Rooftop - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG

3-star Art Deco hotel near South Africa Library
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Cape Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 171 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2008
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG offers 171 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (ZAR 85 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (ZAR 85 per night)
  • Limited onsite valet and self 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 85.00 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: ZAR 85.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

How close is Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG is 12.7 mi (20-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG?

As of Oct 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG on Oct 31, 2026 start from $95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of ZAR 350.00 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 4 mi (16-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 3.3 mi (13-min drive) from Milton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (14-min drive) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 85.00 per night, and valet parking for ZAR 85.00 per night.

Does Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG to downtown Cape Town?

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG is 0.2 mi away from Cape Town.

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 740 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 740 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 740 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 740 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 740 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, helpful staff, nice breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for business visits
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Buffet breakfast was excellent. Very clean and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast check in, helpful staff, premises is well kept.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic! Room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel. I loved everything in this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms with great beds and nice linen. Also good breakfast and lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and good cost benefit
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place! Near a lot of attractions. Easily accessible the waterfront
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good cost benefit, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are very friendly and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice central location in the city. No restaurant in the hotel, but the breakfast is superb
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and fresh rooms staff extremely helpful breakfast plentiful and extremely enjoyable venue
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very central, very close to Green Market and Long Street, excellent Food Lover’ s market and eatery opposite of the hotel, next door to Wimpy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location close to most activities in capetown and very clean,staff amazing, breakfast excellent. I would book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Went well Many thanks Look forward to next stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great location, good breakfast and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful in every area.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff were sometimes very nice and helpful but sometimes rude and unhelpful. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect with access to shops and restaurants. The area was quite safe. The breakfast options were plentiful and the staff were helpful and kind! I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Air conditioning leaking, excellent breakfast, so so location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent selections for breakfast! Staff extremely kind and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in the city centre this is a fantastic hotel. Spacious comfortable rooms. Fantastic breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. I stayed 10 nights here and would not hesitate to stay again. The Uber pick up point is 15m front the front door of the hotel. Great value for money. The staff here do a great job.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026