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About the Hotel

134 Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8010

Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel is a 3-star unique art hotel located in City Bowl, defined by the mountains of Signal Hill, Lion's Head, Table Mountain and Devil's Peak, featuring innovative design that stimulates the senses.

Themed Designer Rooms

Each room at Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel is individually designed with eclectic themes, featuring wooden flooring and private bathrooms with showers. The rooms include coffee machines with complimentary tea, hot chocolate, and cookies.

Social Lounge Bar

The bar and lounge area with its inviting balcony is the perfect spot to meet fellow travelers and visiting locals. The attentive staff can offer tips on what to do and see during your stay.

Vibrant Street Life

Long Street itself is one of the city's most famous thoroughfares, featuring excellent restaurants, exciting nightclubs, live music bars and an impressive selection of shops. Both Lions Head and the adjacent Signal Hill are excellent spots from where to enjoy sunset-appreciation sessions.

Central City Location

Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel acts as an ideal location from where to embark on Cape adventures. An abundance of Cape Town's best attractions and points of interest can be found near the hotel, including Greenmarket Square (0.5 km), South African National Gallery (1 km), and Castle of Good Hope (1.5 km).

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2 persons

14 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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2 persons

24 m²

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre

Cape Town300 m

Airports

Cape Town International (CPT) 19.6 km

Train

Woodstock Railway Station 2.6 km

Salt River Railway Station 4.4 km

Facilities

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Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Adults only
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Skiing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Tennis court
Golf course
Archery
Aerobics
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Happy hour

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

134 Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8010

Map view

134 Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8010

City landmarks

Castle

Castle of Good Hope

1.5 km

Museum

District Six Museum

1.2 km

Aquarium

Two Oceans Aquarium

1.9 km

Store

Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village

960 m

Gallery

South African National Gallery

1.2 km

Stadium

Cape Town Stadium

2.2 km

Museum

South African Jewish Museum

1.2 km

Museum

Slave Lodge Museum

1.2 km

Convention Centre

Cape Town International Convention Centre

1.6 km

Planetarium

Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium

1.1 km

Theatre

Labia Theatre

1.1 km

Landmark

Noon Day Gun

960 m

Gallery

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

1.9 km

Gallery

Rust en Vreugd

760 m

Library

National Library Of South Africa

1.2 km

Mountain

Signal Hill

2.6 km

Landmark

Adderley Street

660 m

Museum

Cape Town Holocaust Centre

760 m

Landmark

Cape Town City Hall

1.2 km

Nearby

Square

Greenmarket Square

590 m

Museum

Bo-Kaap Museum

590 m

Square

Church Square

370 m

Bree Street

590 m

Museum

Koopmans-de Wet House

590 m

Church

St George's Cathedral

590 m

Church

St Mary's Cathedral

540 m

Mall

Saint Georges Mall

590 m

Old Town House 6 Greenmarket Square

Michaelis Collection at the Iziko Old Town House

240 m

61A Shortmarket Street

Avoova

280 m

Mosque

Auwal Mosque

300 m

Restaurants

Food Inn

120 m

156 Long Street

Eastern Food Bazaar

570 m

96 Longmarket Street The Wellington

The Food Lover's Market

270 m

122 Saint Georges Mall

Bob's Bar

150 m

187 Long Street

Act African Restaurant

160 m

98 Long Street. African Mall 1st FLOOR TO THE RIGHT

Woza Foods

220 m

69 Burg Street

Nitro House

230 m

130 Bree Street

Molten Toffee Longmarket

240 m

161 Longmarket Street Just Off Long Street

Bollywood Cafe

220 m

217 Long Street

Cabron Taco Bar

260 m

120 Bree Street near Wales Street

Max Bagels

260 m

120 Bree Street

The Poke Co

300 m

47 Kloof Street

Reviews and Ratings

Real comments from travelers who have already stayed

56%

said they enjoyed their stay and plan to return.

Friendly Staff

Great Location

Room Size

Limited Dining Options

5.6/10

Guest rating

Rooms

6.3

Location

6.9

Service

8.9

Dining

6.0

Robert

United States, April 2024

6.8/10

The hotel has a mixed personality, offering a somewhat utilitarian room experience but standing out with incredibly friendly service. The location is both central and concerning due to its surroundings. Dining is basic yet satisfying, while the facilities are worth noting.

Rooms

5.0

The room I stayed in felt like it needed some serious TLC. The theme was more nightmare-inducing than artistic, with fake blood and old medical equipment as decor. The cleanliness left a lot to be desired, with flies buzzing around and visible stains. It was a real horror movie scene.

Service

9.0

The staff here are truly kind and helpful. They go out of their way to assist with all sorts of services, making you feel well taken care of during your stay.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location is a double-edged sword. While it's situated right in the heart of the city center, with easy access to various attractions and dining options, the surrounding street can feel a bit dicey at times.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was minimal, offering basic breakfast fare like cereal, yogurt cups, tea, coffee, and store-bought muffins. It's simple but gets the job done for a quick bite.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities here are decent, accommodating basic needs for your stay.

Kathryn

United States, April 2024

7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. While the rooms offered privacy with doors that could be locked from the inside, they felt smaller than expected and nothing like the pictures on the website. On the bright side, the service was exceptional, with friendly and diligent staff creating a beautiful vibe. The location in Long Street was perfect for immersing in the energetic surroundings, though some upgrades are needed. The dining options, although accessible all day, were limited for the price paid. Overall, a stay with some highs and lows.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were less spacious than anticipated and not as shown in the pictures on the website.

Service

9.0

The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the stay memorable and enjoyable.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location in Long Street was vibrant and ideal for embracing the local atmosphere.

Dining

6.0

While dining was available throughout the day, the options were limited for the price paid for the room.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities provided added convenience to the stay, with a range of services available.

Friendly Staff

Room Size

Mildred

United States, January 2024

8.2/10

My stay at Freshlyground was a bit surreal and not suited for me traveling alone on business. The hotel was very well situated, with lovely decor in the rooms, but they could have been slightly cleaner. Despite that, they were cozy and comfortable.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms at Freshlyground were clean and comfortable, offering a cozy stay.

Service

9.0

The staff at Freshlyground was very friendly and helpful, making my experience pleasant.

Location

9.0

The location of Freshlyground meant that I could walk everywhere and didn't even need a car, making it convenient for exploring the nearby attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered basic continental options with fresh toast made on request, ensuring a good start to the day.

Facilities

8.0

Freshlyground provides a range of facilities and services to enhance the stay, ensuring a comfortable experience.

Convenient Location

Room Cleanliness

Frank

United States, December 2023

7.0/10

I was pleasantly surprised by the unique theme of the rooms, providing an immersive experience akin to a horror movie set. The rooms were small but cozy, offering all the necessary comforts at an affordable price. However, the installation of old medical equipment and fake blood stained blinds might not be to everyone's taste.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are wide and have their own theme, making for a memorable stay. It was a small but comfy space.

Service

9.0

The service was friendly and very welcoming. The staff, despite changing shifts, were exceptionally helpful and accommodating with a range of services available from car hire to tours and happy hour.

Location

7.0

The location was really great for exploring the town, especially during the day, with convenient access to various sights and the ICC. However, the area could feel dodgy at night, so caution is advised for walkabouts after dark.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were pretty basic, with only a limited offering for the price charged for the room. The breakfast mainly consisted of store-bought items like cereal, yogurt cups, and muffins.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel provides essential facilities like dry cleaning, laundry, and housekeeping services to ensure a comfortable stay. However, the dining options lacked variety and freshness.

thematic rooms

limited dining

Jeffrey

United States, December 2023

7.0/10

The hotel has a unique theme that some may find scary, resembling an emergency room out of a horror movie. The service was exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff. However, the location on a dangerous street in the city center can be concerning.

Rooms

5.0

The Emergency Room theme may not be to everyone's taste, resembling a horror movie scene with fake blood and old medical equipment.

Service

8.0

The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Mannie, making my stay enjoyable.

Location

5.0

Despite being on a slightly disappointing and unsafe street in the city center, the hotel is right in the middle of Long Street with easy access to good food and drinks.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was simple but enjoyable, offering a decent fried rice option.

Facilities

6.0

Harry

United States, October 2023

7.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of good and not-so-good experiences. The rooms, despite having some interesting and artistic themes, had a few cleanliness issues. The service was friendly and accommodating, offering various convenient amenities. The location was both convenient and safe, although the street in the city center raised some safety concerns. The dining options were basic but acceptable. The facilities provided were satisfactory, although there were a few drawbacks. Overall, I had a unique stay with both positive and negative aspects to consider.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms had a unique and artistic theme, resembling a scene from a horror movie with fake blood stains and old medical equipment. However, there were some cleanliness issues like stains and flies present.

Service

9.0

The service was friendly and very welcoming. They offered various services like car hire, dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and tours/ticket assistance.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location was convenient, in the city center but unexpectedly located on a relatively dangerous street. However, it was surprisingly quiet both during the day and night.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were very basic. Although they had good quality tea and coffee available in-house, the overall dining experience was not exceptional.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provided decent facilities to meet basic needs, but there were areas that needed improvement.

Artistic Rooms

Cleanliness Issues

Gregory

United States, October 2023

7.0/10

The hotel is a gem in the heart of the city center, offering creatively themed rooms by local artists. The air-conditioning was a lifesaver during the hot South African summers. The service was outstanding, especially thanks to Fahim who went above and beyond to assist with everything I needed. The location was fantastic, surrounded by restaurants and convenience stores, but a bit dodgy after dark on weeknights. The dining experience was below average with limited choices but the filtered coffee and toast were satisfactory. The facilities were adequate but could use some improvements.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are beautifully decorated in themes by different local artists, and the air-conditioning was a relief during the hot summer days.

Service

9.0

The staff, particularly Fahim, were super lovely and always friendly, providing me with all the necessary tourist information and assistance I needed.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location in the city center is fantastic, surrounded by many restaurants and convenience stores, close to all the action on Long Street.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were below average with limited choices, but the grilled meat was acceptable.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were average, could use some enhancements.

John

United States, July 2023

7.6/10

The hotel had a mix of great and not-so-great aspects. The location was superb for exploring the city, with convenient access to restaurants and attractions. The rooms, however, left much to be desired with a theme that felt like a scene out of a horror movie.

Rooms

5.0

I found the room to be dull and lacking any creativity. The atmosphere was more unsettling than artistic, resembling a horror movie scene.

Service

9.0

The service, particularly from Mannie, was a standout. The staff were welcoming and helpful, providing a positive experience overall.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was perfect for exploring the city on foot and accessing key places easily. However, it was a bit noisy at night with the vibrant nightlife of Long street.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was the downside of my stay. While the local products were fantastic, the overall dining options were limited.

Facilities

6.0

From car hire to housekeeping, the facilities provided what I needed during my stay. However, the lack of attention to detail in some areas was noticeable.

George

United States, June 2023

7.0/10

The hotel had a mixed experience with cozy and well-themed rooms needing a bit of maintenance for the sparkle to return. The service was excellent and very helpful, making the stay enjoyable. The location offered both the vibrant nightlife of Cape Town and access to great restaurants within walking distance. Dining was decent, with a quiet and casual atmosphere, while the facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were comfy and very well thought out, with creative themes.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent and always at hand for helpful tips.

Location

6.0

The location is a mix of scary nightlife but also close to interesting sites and restaurants.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was basic but decent, a big bonus for guests.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities provided were satisfactory during the stay.

Mike

United States, June 2023

7.2/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms with a great view of the city and Cape Town scenery from the 2nd and 3rd floors. However, some rooms had small high windows and potential security concerns with easily breakable doors. The service was excellent, especially from Mannie, who went the extra mile even late at night. The location is superb during the day but can be dodgy at night, although convenient for those not seeking late-night entertainment. The dining options were limited, with basic offerings like coffee, toast, a banana, muffin, and juice. Overall, the facilities were good, but improvements could be made in certain aspects.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms provided a great view of the city and landscape but had security vulnerabilities.

Service

9.0

The staff, especially Mannie, were extremely friendly and helpful, even late at night.

Location

8.0

The location is fantastic in the heart of Cape Town but may not be entirely safe at night.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited to basic items, missing variety in the offerings.