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About this property
Offering views of Table Mountain, Number5 Guesthouse is set in a historical building, located in a quiet street and just 2-minutes' walk from Kloof Street. The rooms at the guest house are individually decorated with an African theme and each room has a satellite TV, hair dryer and a bathroom with shower. Breakfast is served every morning and a variety of restaurants and cafes can be found on Kloof Street. Number5 Guesthouse has a garden, a shaded terrace and a small library. Free WiFi is available. The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is an 8-minute drive away and Company's Garden is located 1 km from the guest house. Number5 is 5-minutes from De Waal Park.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Garden
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Gail
United Kingdom
“The staff. The other guests. The small but pleasant garden space. The central position. It felt safe.” - Michelle
France
“This guesthouse is a hidden oasis in a busy town. I ticked quiet as the street it is in is peaceful, but also lively because at the end of the street is Kloof Street which is lined with busy bars and restaurants. You dont have to go far to...” - Jane
Netherlands
“Warm welcome, perfect hosts, great breakfast (thank you Brieuc & Sandra!). Number5 Guesthouse felt like home away from home. Located around the corner of lively Kloof Str with lots of (cool!) restaurants and bars within walking distance. Our car...” - Elena
Belgium
“I had an amazing stay at this guesthouse! The staff was incredibly friendly and always ready to help with a smile. The location is perfect—close to everything you need, yet still peaceful. The rooms were really clean and nice. I truly enjoyed...” - Stephan
Lesotho
“Beautiful interior design. Great location. Super friendly and supportive staff. Delicious breakfast. Safe to park a motorcycle!” - Linda
United Kingdom
“Received a very warm welcome and the staff are all really friendly. The manager gave me detailed information about the city and suggested what to see/do and provided a list of recommended local restaurants. The room was clean, beautiful and very...” - Benjammin
United States
“Simple breakfast, staff are lovely. Room was warm and comfortable with nice bathroom.” - Anna
Netherlands
“Sweet, homey and super friendly. Very good location” - Maike
Germany
“I had a lovely time at the guest house. The staff is very friendly and the facilities are really nicely done. It felt like being at home while traveling :-)” - Clacherty
South Africa
“Perfect location in the city of Cape Town within walking distance from restaurants but in a quiet street. The staff were welcoming and the booking in efficient. The house is old and has character. I think some of the rooms may be a little dark but...”
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Afrikaans,German,English,French,ItalianProperty surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 2 years are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
Please inform Number5 Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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