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Axel's take on Century City: #7 of 8 in Cape Town, 5.3/10

Stay for a conference or shopping, not a first Cape Town holiday. Reasonable value supports a practical conference base, but weaker sightseeing access, limited doorstep choice and less character reduce its holiday appeal.

Stay here when your meeting is here, not just because it looks close to town. Century City is a planned business-and-shopping district built around Canal Walk, the conference centre and canals, with Ratanga Park and Intaka Island adding useful green space. It is practical for workdays and shopping-focused stays.

The trade-off is that most classic Cape Town days begin with transport. You can walk within the precinct, but that does not make the Waterfront, beaches or City Bowl part of your walking neighbourhood. We would favour it for a conference or deliberately quiet routine, not a first sightseeing holiday or a nightlife-led trip.

  • Best for: business trips and conventions, shopping, a quiet stay
  • Skip it if: This is your first sightseeing visit; You want city nightlife outside your door
  • Getting around: MyCiTi D08 connects Century City and its rail station; change at Omuramba for 261 to Adderley; canal paths work locally; CPT by taxi, ride-hail or transfer.
  • After dark: Expect dinner and drinks rather than a clubbing base; residents recommend heading into town for a fuller nightlife scene.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $199 a night

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The Residences at Crystal Towers offers cheaper apartment space but uneven upkeep; Colosseum adds helpful service and generous suites with basic kitchenettes. The pricier Marriott Crystal Towers brings an on-site pool, spa and direct Canal Walk access. That premium is less worthwhile if you mainly need cooking facilities and parking between workdays. Typical rates with Axel here run from $98 a night at The Residences at Crystal Towers to $303 at Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers (last 30 days).

The best hotels in Century City, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  1. Century City Hotel Urban Square 8.5/10, modern 4-star business hotel beside Century City Conference Centre. A strong conference base, but choose your room carefully for quieter nights. Why it's here: conference-centre convenience and modern, work-friendly rooms. Accept: square-facing rooms can catch restaurant music.
  2. Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers 8.5/10, upscale business hotel in Century City. A strong Century City base, less convenient for a sightseeing-first Cape Town stay. Why it's here: spacious hotel rooms, direct Canal Walk access and on-site pool and spa facilities. Accept: parking costs extra; sightseeing requires transport.
  3. Colosseum Hotel 8.2/10, practical 4-star all-suite hotel in Century City. Generous suites and helpful staff make this a strong Century City base. Why it's here: generous conference-friendly suites with living areas, basic kitchenettes and free parking. Accept: dated finishes; pools and gym are 300 metres away.
  4. The Residences at Crystal Towers 7.3/10, 4-star self-catering aparthotel in Century City. Generous apartment space beside Canal Walk, but upkeep and housekeeping need more consistency. Why it's here: cheaper apartment space with kitchens and free parking beside Canal Walk. Accept: uneven housekeeping and maintenance; confirm building and pool access.

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#7 of 8 places to stay in Cape Town

Axel's take on Century City

5.3/10

Stay for a conference or shopping, not a first Cape Town holiday.

Getting around
4.8
On your doorstep
2.7
Hotels
6.5
Value
6.7
Axel’s verdict
5.5

Stay here when your meeting is here, not just because it looks close to town. Century City is a planned business-and-shopping district built around Canal Walk, the conference centre and canals, with Ratanga Park and Intaka Island adding useful green space. It is practical for workdays and shopping-focused stays.

The trade-off is that most classic Cape Town days begin with transport. You can walk within the precinct, but that does not make the Waterfront, beaches or City Bowl part of your walking neighbourhood. We would favour it for a conference or deliberately quiet routine, not a first sightseeing holiday or a nightlife-led trip.

Best for
business trips and conventionsshoppinga quiet stay
Skip it if
This is your first sightseeing visit; You want city nightlife outside your door
Getting around
MyCiTi D08 connects Century City and its rail station; change at Omuramba for 261 to Adderley; canal paths work locally; CPT by taxi, ride-hail or transfer.
After dark
Expect dinner and drinks rather than a clubbing base; residents recommend heading into town for a fuller nightlife scene.

Where to look in Century City

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The best hotels in Century City, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $199 a night.

How to choose

What paying more buys

The Residences at Crystal Towers offers cheaper apartment space but uneven upkeep; Colosseum adds helpful service and generous suites with basic kitchenettes. The pricier Marriott Crystal Towers brings an on-site pool, spa and direct Canal Walk access. That premium is less worthwhile if you mainly need cooking facilities and parking between workdays.

Typical rates with Axel here run from $98 a night at The Residences at Crystal Towers to $303 at Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers (last 30 days).

  1. Century City Hotel Urban Square
    #1 in Century City

    Century City Hotel Urban Square

    a modern 4-star business hotel beside Century City Conference Centre

    8.5/10

    A strong conference base, but choose your room carefully for quieter nights.

    Why it's here:
    conference-centre convenience and modern, work-friendly rooms
    Accept:
    square-facing rooms can catch restaurant music
    • conference delegates
    • Century City business travelers
    • shopping-focused short stays
  2. Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers
    #2 in Century City

    Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers

    an upscale business hotel in Century City

    8.5/10

    A strong Century City base, less convenient for a sightseeing-first Cape Town stay.

    Why it's here:
    spacious hotel rooms, direct Canal Walk access and on-site pool and spa facilities
    Accept:
    parking costs extra; sightseeing requires transport
    • Century City business travelers
    • shoppers wanting Canal Walk access
    • couples combining shopping and spa time
  3. Colosseum Hotel
    #3 in Century City

    Colosseum Hotel

    a practical 4-star all-suite hotel in Century City

    8.2/10

    Generous suites and helpful staff make this a strong Century City base.

    Why it's here:
    generous conference-friendly suites with living areas, basic kitchenettes and free parking
    Accept:
    dated finishes; pools and gym are 300 metres away
    • Century City conference visitors
    • families wanting spacious suites
    • travelers with a car
  4. The Residences at Crystal Towers
    #4 in Century City

    The Residences at Crystal Towers

    a 4-star self-catering aparthotel in Century City

    7.3/10

    Generous apartment space beside Canal Walk, but upkeep and housekeeping need more consistency.

    Why it's here:
    cheaper apartment space with kitchens and free parking beside Canal Walk
    Accept:
    uneven housekeeping and maintenance; confirm building and pool access
    • Century City business travelers
    • families wanting self-catering space
    • longer stays with a car

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