Hollow on the Square City Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from St. Georges Mall

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 442
AED 509 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Double

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
9 Ryk Tulbagh Square, Hans Strydom Ave, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 2 min walk
  • Greenmarket Square - 5 min walk
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 5 min walk
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 7 min walk
  • Rosebank Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Food Lover's Market - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Shop on Long - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vida E Caffè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harald's Bar & Terrace - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hollow on the Square City Hotel

Upscale hotel revitalized in 2019 and located near Cape Town International Convention Centre
Located close to St. Georges Mall and Greenmarket Square, Hollow on the Square City Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Eighty Ate Squared, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate tubs/showers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured uncovered self parking on site (ZAR 75 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 1 kilometers
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM: ZAR 200 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Eighty Ate Squared

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Elevator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Renovated entire property - March 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 200 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 900 per room (roundtrip)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: ZAR 75 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Hollow Square Cape Town
Hollow Square Hotel
Hollow Square Hotel Cape Town
Hollow On The Square Cape Town City Hotel South Africa
Hollow on the Square
Hollow On The Square City
Hollow on the Square City Hotel Hotel
Hollow on the Square City Hotel Cape Town
Hollow on the Square City Hotel Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Hollow on the Square City Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?

Self parking is available for ZAR 75 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hollow on the Square City Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–10:30 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 900 per room applies.

Where is Hollow on the Square City Hotel located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. Georges Mall and Greenmarket Square. Cape Town International Convention Centre and Bo Kaap Museum are also within 15 minutes. Cape Town Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Hollow on the Square City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 134 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good stay - thoroughly enjoyed!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, clean, spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claus R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Conveniently located for Exhebition Centre
Good location, waterfrontveasy accessiblebby foot
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was in Cape Town for a few days for a conference. This was a great option at a lower price point than the official conference hotels. The room and bed were comfortable and the staff were all friendly. Breakfast was included and was a nice selection of hot and cold items. I didn't try the restaurant for other meals. They provide water and tea/coffee in the room. It is convenient to the convention center and other touristy locales and is bustling during the day. However, many locals strongly advised that you do not walk around the area after dark. So even though my colleagues were at another hotel around the corner, I used Uber after dark. It seemed silly but the local prices for Uber are very affordable and worth it. I would recommend this hotel and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Takeshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
friendly staff and good hospitality. wifi is not good enough, and noisy outside especially early morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ange Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Confortable and nice place to stay in Cape Town
Magnifique équipe ! C’est mon quatrième séjour à Hollow on the Square, et j’y reviendrai !
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amobichukwu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald G

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Mzamo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was ideal with a great bonus of a complimentary shuttle to and from the Waterfront (at set times). Room was spacious with generous supply of tea, coffee, toffee and cookies! Staff were very polite and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. It was easy to get around the city from this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Agréable séjour
Nous avions pris un hôtel à la dernière minute et nous ne regrettons absolument pas. L’hôtel est très bien mais surtout TRÈS BIEN SITUÉ, tout était à peut près à 15min en voiture. Enorment de restaurant à 900m donc ça nous faisait des petites balades.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

TIAGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gostei da experiência no hotel, os quartos são amplos, camas boas e chuveiro excelente. Eles dispõe de água na geladeira, cafeteira nespresso e chaleira elétrica nos quartos, inclusive algumas cápsula de café e sachês de chá como cortesia. O único ponto negativo é o sinal de Wifi nos quartos, fiquei no 3º andar e simplesmente não pegava, já no saguão do hotel o sinal e a velocidade da conexão são bons. Outro ponto positivo é a localização, fica ao lado da Long Street, da pra ir caminhando até a Kloof Street, ao Castelo da Boa Esperança e ao Waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

JB, Paris, france

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean / friendly staff / good breakfast Aging / rooms need renovation / poor noise isolation
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
It does not really look like in the pictures. Rooms and lobby are renovated and are nice and clean. But the inside of the building is missing bits and pieces here and there that makes it look and feel less than what it could be, such as the inside of the elevator missing some stuff. Breakfast was quite unimpressive and service was slow in general, both restaurant and reception. The surrounding areas are not nice to look at during daytime and quite intimidating after dark but nothing happened.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel for decent rate. The area is not that great at night so taxis are recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019