Accommodation near Cape Town Science Centre - 16

The Cape Town Science Centre is located on Main Road in Observatory, Cape Town.

It is an educational facility that uses fun and interactive methods to teach science, technology, mathematics and engineering.

The Centre is housed in a building designed by Max Policansky, a forefather of modernist architecture and style in the city. The mainy body of the centre is a massive open plan room with over 280 interactive exhibits on display.

Some of the exhibits you can expect to see are:a human gyroscope, a kinetic acoustic sculpture, a train set with mini-people whizzing round the tracks,a black hole simulator, a hyperbolic slot, massive revolving wheel that people can ride in, a replica of Mark Shuttleworth’s Soyuz space capsule,a hovering ball and much much more.

A recent addition to the centre is an outdoor area with a demonstration of how to save water by harvesting rainwater and a gian chess set.

The centre runs special programmes during school holidays which include activities such as building robots, extracting DNA from onions and competitions to see who can build the tallest tower from spaghetti and marshmallows.

There are twice monthly special events during term time and school groups visiting the centre are given special rates and guided around the centre by one of the knowledgable staff members.

The centre attracts between 126 000 and 138 000 visitors annually.

Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.
 
512 The Granger
5.7 km

From R4510* Unit


Located in Cape Town in the Western Cape region, the air-conditioned The Granger is 900 metres from V&A Waterfront. This apartment provides free Wi-Fi, along with a well-equipped kitchen and a balcon... More Info

 
Radium Hall Guest House
5.7 km

From R1100 PPS


Radium Hall Guest House is set on the slopes of Cape Town's Lion's Head, with breathtaking views of Table Mountain. This newly created modern home is stylishly decorated, blending blending simple mode... More Info

 
Portswood Mews 14
5.8 km

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This professionally Interior Designed apartment is contemporary and stylish. With modern appealing finishes throughout. Upon entering you will find the kitchen with ample storage and Caesar stone tops... More Info

 
Tamboerskloof Luxury Apartments
5.8 km

From R3850* Unit


Tamboerskloof Luxury Apartments, nestled in the serene and upscale Cape Town City Bowl, provide an ideal combination of city vibrance and tranquillity. Hugged by Signal Hill and Lion's Head, and overl... More Info

 
The Andros Deluxe Boutique Hotel
5.8 km

From R2900 PPS

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The Andros is a gracious Cape Dutch homestead, dating from the 1909, set in 5000m of mature, park-like gardens. Positioned in the heart of Claremont, one of Cape Town’s beautiful Southern Suburbs. Th... More Info

 
House on the Hill
5.9 km

From R700 PPS


Our fully renovated Victorian townhouse is arranged in its own African decoration. We are located in a quiet and safe cul-de-sac with lots of parking in front of the guest house, close to the famous W... More Info

 
Camdene Guest House S/C Apartments and B&B Rooms
5.9 km

From R1195* Unit


Camdene Guesthouse is situated in a quite, upmarket suburb in Rondebosch East, a predominantly residential area. Near all major freeways and easy accessible to most major tourist attractions in Cape T... More Info

 
Eaton Square 2
5.9 km

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Newly refurbished and renovated, this one bedroom apartment situated in the popular residential suburb of Green Point, offers couples or the business traveller a fresh, uncluttered space. An open pla... More Info

 
Flintstones Guest house Cape Town
5.9 km

From R475 PPS

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FLINTSTONES Guest House has South African Grading Council 3 STAR grading and & AA Highly recommended MERIT. Situated in 3 major CITIES of South Africa being CAPE TOWN , JOBURG & DURBAN. With a average... More Info

 
York Mews 14
5.9 km

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York Mews 14 An elegant 2 bedroom self-catering apartment with a patio overlooking the Green Point hub. Within walking distance of the V&A Waterfront and Green Point / De Waterkant village night life... More Info

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