Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Cape Town
About the Hotel
Unique Art Rooms
Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel offers 13 individually designed rooms, each with a distinct theme. The Sailor Jerry Room features tattoo-inspired decor, while the Protea Room includes black lacquer walls and lace-stenciled windows. The Far From Home room has a 3D mural of the Karoo landscape. All rooms include wooden flooring, private bathrooms with showers, coffee machines, and free tea, hot chocolate, and cookies.
Long Street Access
Located at 134 Long Street, the hotel sits above The African Music Store. Long Street is one of Cape Town's oldest streets, lined with restaurants like Tony's Pizza, nightclubs, live music bars, and shops selling local goods. The front apartments have French doors opening directly onto the street.
Near Key Attractions
The hotel is in City Bowl, surrounded by Signal Hill, Lion's Head, and Table Mountain. It's a 5-minute walk to Greenmarket Square and Bree Street. District Six Museum is 1 km away, and the V&A Waterfront is a short drive. The City Sightseeing Bus stop is nearby on Long Street.
Interactive Art Experience
Staying here feels like being part of an interactive art exhibition. The Freshlyground Room includes a bedside CD player with music by the band. The Please Do Not Disturb room has a karaoke setup with a microphone in the shower. Some rooms feature adjustable lighting to change the ambiance.
Staff & Local Tips
The staff provides recommendations for exploring Cape Town, including hiking Lion's Head or visiting Bo-Kaap's colorful houses. Table Mountain's cable car is a 10-minute drive away, and tickets can be booked online. The hotel also offers insights into Long Street's nightlife and nearby markets like the Old Biscuit Mill.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Archery
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Happy hour
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor