Watch enthralling theatre this winter
Most of us can agree that cinemas and theatres have always been great destinations if you’re looking for entertainment. With the cold weather creeping in, it feels like the perfect time to hide from winter and attend one of Cape Town’s world class theatres. So, without much further ado, here are our four favourite theatres for you to consider this winter: The Fugard The Fugard theatre is named after South Africa’s most significant and internationally acclaimed playwright, Ath
5 events you don’t want to miss in the Mother City
With so much happening in Cape Town this April, it’s almost impossible to keep up, let alone decide what to pack in to your holiday! So we thought it would be a great idea to share the six Cape Town events this month that you simply can’t afford to miss. Whisky Live Festival Cape Town 6 – 8 April 2017 This festival’s reputation speaks for itself and is the perfect event for all the avid whisky lovers in and around the Cape Town area, as well as tourists temporarily visiting t
Hop On Hop Off, skip and jump through Cape Town
We want our guests to have the best time during their stay and Hop On Hop Off is possibly the most effortless way to explore the sights and sounds of Cape Town. Forget the nightmare of an itinerary and the logistics of having to navigate the streets of the Mother City, a ticket on this sight-seeing bus gives you access to tour options that will take you directly to Cape Town's top attractions. Think: Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch, Cape of Good Hope, Constantia Valley, Waterfro
Cape Town's top spots to enjoy dinner and a show
Cape Town’s diverse restaurant and entertainment offering can be slightly overwhelming for first time visitors to the Mother City. With this in mind, we bring you our top three dinner theatres in Cape Town, all of which allow you to combine the joy of fine dining with appreciating the local arts. Gold Restaurant Gold is a one-of-a-kind African restaurant in the heart of Cape Town. Known for its opulent cuisine, their set 14 course Cape Malay and African menu (which changes se
Top 3 tours in Cape Town & surrounds
Whether it’s bungee jumping, wine tasting or rubbing shoulders with elephants, at Long Street Hotel we ensure our customers have the best possible experience in Cape Town. Our mission is to not only allow our guests the opportunity to have an authentic African adventure, but to make sure we choose top quality partners to make this possible. We’ve been working closely with African Eagle Tours over the past year, who offer our customers tailored tours to anywhere their heart de
Three unique experiences in the Mother City
Whether you’re a local or it’s your first trip to Cape Town – the urge to have an unforgettable experience when out and about in the Mother City will always be there. This is especially true during the summer holiday season, when the city (and its people) really come alive. Here’s our short list of exciting Cape Town nightlife experiences that we bet you haven’t tried before, and promise you’ll love! Gate 69 Situated on the corner of Bree and Hout Streets, Gate 69 offers its
The colourful history of Long Street
Long Street (Image from Pinterest) One of the oldest streets in the city, Long Street lies in the heart of Cape Town’s city bowl and is most certainly on every tourist’s must see list. Stretching along more than 20 blocks of Cape Town's CBD, it lives up to its name and can take lazy strollers a full day to explore. Proudly lined with unique old architecture, dating back to the early 1800s - this historic street is filled with second-hand book stores, antique stores, ethnic re
