Labia Theatre

A courtyard of a blue building in Cape Town with potted plants, wooden benches, a staircase to the left, and an umbrella for shade. The building has arched windows and a sign that reads "Labia Theatre," an iconic independent cinema.

The Labia Theatre is the oldest Independent Artist-Repertory Cinema in South Africa. The charming theatre screens a variety of films from historical cinema to independent and foreign films, as well as various film festivals. The cinema also boasts an in-house food and drinks bar.

Trendy Long Street

A trendy street lined with parked cars and multi-story buildings, including restaurants and shops with balconies and signs; pedestrians are visible, and taller buildings rise in the background under a clear blue sky.

By day, Long Street offers a trendy strip of funky restaurants, interesting shops and hip boutiques. By night, you will find bars, restaurants, clubs and… more bars. If you fancy a night out on the town, Long Street is the perfect location for a pub crawl – punctuated by a few tasty food stops! This […]

Planetarium

A group of people sits in the dark, facing a large domed screen displaying a vibrant, abstract projection of city lights, intersecting lines, and swirling patterns, creating an immersive visual experience.

Cape Town’s Planetarium and Digital Dome is the most advanced digital planetarium on the African continent. The digital dome offers immersive multi-sensory entertainment in the form of a 360° cinema that allows viewers to explore the universe, the human body and atomic structures. It’s a short walk from the apartments and definitely worth a visit.

South African House of Parliament

A grand neoclassical building with tall white columns and red brick walls, the South African Parliament stands surrounded by greenery and a black iron fence under a partly cloudy sky.

Built in 1884, the House of Parliament showcases neoclassical design with aspects of Cape Dutch architecture, as is prominent in many buildings of this era around Cape Town. While the building has been altered slightly since its original construction, the House of Parliament still maintains its historical charm and has been awarded heritage status.