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53 on Castle

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Cape Town International Convention Centre

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Restaurant
Deluxe Double Room
In-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Executive Double Room
Executive Double Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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53 Castle Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000
  • Place, Greenmarket Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Cape Town

Cape Town City Centre stay.With a stay at this Cape Town City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Cape Town Gateway Visitor Centre and 34 Long. Greenmarket Square and Long Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Greenmarket Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Long Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bree Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kloof Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 6 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House Of Machines - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tiger's Milk - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Butter - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kasteel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

53 on Castle

3-star hotel near Cape Town International Convention Centre
WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
53 on Castle offers 19 accommodations with safes. This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Neighbourgood Castle Hotel
Neighbourgood Castle Cape Town
Neighbourgood Castle Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is 53 on Castle to the airport?

53 on Castle is 11.9 mi (20-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 53 on Castle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at 53 on Castle.

How close is 53 on Castle to the beach?

This hotel is 4.2 mi (15-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 3 mi (11-min drive) from Milton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 53 on Castle offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at 53 on Castle, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at 53 on Castle?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at 53 on Castle?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at 53 on Castle?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does 53 on Castle have a pool?

53 on Castle does not have a pool.

Does 53 on Castle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is 53 on Castle to downtown Cape Town?

53 on Castle is 0.1 mi away from Cape Town.

53 on Castle Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Roheen

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the middle of the downtown and just steps away from the market square. Comfortable, spatious and clean rooms. Super helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fix the lift please!

Nice and trendy place but having to climb five levels of stairs every time to get to our room was insane. Good value for money.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dirk

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

NICOLAS

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice location, easy communication ! Only thing too be aware is noise during the day from club / lounge on the courtyard quite loud. It was only on afternoons, stops before evening so no worries if visiting out all day.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Erik, Naarden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some noise in the evening, a discotheque nearby? The shower is the best in Africa. Really.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Pascale

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Te duur voor wat je krijgt,lift werkte niet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024