Accommodation in Cape Town CBD reflects the the eclectic mix of businesses, restaurants, clubs and coffee shops in the City.  Many self catering apartment blocks in the City Centre, have been designed as lifestyle centres with private gyms, coffee shops and roof top swimming pools for convenient city living.
Different areas reflect different influences, from the the cosmopolitan V&A Waterfront to the Bo Kaap with a rich cultural history that is expressed both in its Cape Malay architecture and cuisine.  Nearby De Waterkant is gay friendly, arty, charismatic and quaint and is vibrant with al fresco restaurants, sidewalk café's, boutiques and bars.
The V&A Waterfront comprises Cape Town's prime tourist destination.  It is a working harbour, but with family entertainment of musical shows, the Two Oceans Aquarium, harbour cruises, water taxis, working brewery and shopping mall.

See Also GreenPoint accommodation, Tamboerskloof / Gardens, or Waterfront accommodation for the Cape Town Jazz Festival and Cape Argus PnP Cycle Tour