Franschhoek

Travel Guide

Franschhoek featuring flowers, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
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Where to stay in Franschhoek

Paarl

Simondium

Simondium is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Vrede en Lust Estate and Babylonstoren.

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Pniel

While Pniel might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Boschendal and Zorgvliet Estate.

Pniel
Boschendal Farm Estate
Boschendal Farm Estate
4.5 out of 5
Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek, Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 967 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
AED 967
AED 1,128 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Franschhoek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (126 reviews)
"Fantastic wine farm with amazing accommodation options, mind blowing breakfast, outdoor activities and lovely staff. Stunning"

Reviewed on 1 April 2025

Boschendal Farm Estate
Neighbourgood Franschhoek
Neighbourgood Franschhoek
6 De Wet St, Franschhoek, Western Cape
The price is AED 219 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
AED 219
AED 251 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this lodge in Franschhoek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Franschhoek Wine Tram and Dutch Reformed Church are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"Prior to check in time, we requested our luggage be stored as we were going on the wine tram. They not only did this but put our chocolate in a fridge so it would not melt"

Reviewed on 17 March 2025

Neighbourgood Franschhoek
Protea Hotel by Marriott Franschhoek
Protea Hotel by Marriott Franschhoek
4 out of 5
33/34 Huguenot Road, Franschhoek, Western Cape
The price is AED 540 per night from May 1 to May 2
AED 540
AED 630 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Franschhoek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (298 reviews)
"Best place to stay"

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott Franschhoek
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Ivy Apartments
The Ivy Apartments
4 out of 5
1 Kruger Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star luxury apartment in Franschhoek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a health club. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)
"I rented the luxury penthouse and it was very nice. Felt like home. The area is very walkable with restaurants, grocery, and shops within a very short distance. I grabbed Starbucks everyday and sat on the balcony to enjoy the beautiful mountain views. Also, the staff was very friendly and helpful. ..."

Reviewed on 17 March 2025

The Ivy Apartments
La Cotte Forest Cottages
La Cotte Forest Cottages
3 out of 5
Plot 550, Upper Uitkyk Street, Franschhoek, Western Cape
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Franschhoek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an attached winery. Popular attractions Dutch Reformed Church and Franschhoek ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"We stayed in one of the Forest cottage. We loved the grounds of the hotel and the gardens were so beautiful. We booked late and the only room available was one of the cottages. We found the decor to be very dated including the bathroom and it had no air con. The bathroom taps were very stiff. The ..."

Reviewed on 4 February 2025

La Cotte Forest Cottages
Petit & Grande Plaisir
Petit & Grande Plaisir
4 out of 5
9 Nerina St, Franschhoek, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly vacation home in Franschhoek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Huguenot Memorial Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Beautiful
"We spent five nights in the petite apartment, which is beautiful, spacious and very well equipped. Lovely gardens, swimming pool and a braai. The maintenance and cleaning is to a very high standard, WiFi worked well. It’s well located in a quiet / safe area, pleasant walk to an abundance of great ..."

Reviewed on 12 April 2025

Petit & Grande Plaisir
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Franschhoek

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5/5 - Excellent

Fatima

Nice area.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice city, a lot of wineries and good restaurants, it worth the visit to stay a couple of days.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The food is amazing, great shops. We dinned at La Petite Colombe and Protegé, both amazing. All the wineries are near by and easy to move around with uber. Visiting Babylonstoren is a must.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Such a quaint town with so much charm. We love going and will go back many more times. Wine, food, scenery, architecture... all 5star!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is a quaint little town with great history. Riding the Franschhoek Wine Tram is convenient and so is shopping and dining.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A beautiful wine town full of dining options and shopping. It felt very safe and was great to walk around in.