Long Street
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Long Street is the number one destination for entertainment, nightlife, dining and sight-seeing in the Cape Town city centre. It’s one of Cape Town’s oldest streets, and you’ll find markets, museums, galleries, restaurants, bars and nightclubs all clamouring for attention along its colourful edges.
Long Street runs the length of the city centre, and is easily located from just about any point in the city centre.
What to do on Long Street
Traversing the 3.8 kilometre length of Long Street during the day, you’ll be able to explore its eye-catching architecture: Victorian buildings with beautifully-restored cast-iron balconies, and old shop-fronts with their original signage still visible. You’ll enjoy plenty of photographic opportunities, and you’ll also be able to relax at any number of pavement cafes, where you can indulge in local and international fare.
But it’s at night that Long Street really comes to life. In fact, it’s considered one of Cape Town’s top destinations for a night out on the town! Highly-rated restaurants, trendy bars and the hottest clubs are found on Long Street, and revellers can be seen crowding the streets from sunset to sunrise, especially on the weekends. Whether you’re looking for a fine dining experience or a high-energy night on the dance-floor, you’ll find the ideal venue along the length of Long Street.
Long Street is the place to be seen – book your hotel accommodation now!
No trip to Cape Town would be complete without spending some time visiting Long Street and its famous buildings, bars, restaurants and clubs. Be sure to book accommodation close to Long Street – one of Cape Town’s most sought-after addresses.
The new Taj Cape Town Hotel is located within easy walking distance of Long Street, offering quick access to its top entertainment venues, and sufficient distance to enjoy peace and quiet after a long day (or night) of exploring. Book accommodation at the luxury Taj Cape Town hotel now, and make the most of your Cape Town holiday.
