Signal Hill
Signal Hill
Signal Hill derives it's name from the days when a semaphore (communication) post on the side of the hill was used to send signals to ships in the harbour. Today, the hill is famous for the noon day gun - a canon that has been fired everyday except Sunday, since 1902. The firing of the noon day gun is carried out with military precision by the South African Astronomical Observatory who take such things quite seriously. An electric cartridge is loaded into the cannon which is then triggered remotely by the Observatory's master clock. Note that the noon day gun is not located at the top of Signal Hill, but rather a short distance down the side of the hill at Lion's Battery.
Signal Hill is also referred to as Lion's Rump due to it's position relative to Lion's Head. At 300m the hill affords an good view across the City Bowl and Table Bay. If you're unable to take the Cable Car to the top of Table Mountain, then Signal Hill is the next best thing.
Visiting the hill at night allows one to see the city lights and also provides an excellent vantage point from which to admire the floodlights that light up the side of Table Mountain in summer. But be warned that Signal Hill is not considered to be a safe place to visit at night.
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Green Point Self Catering Studio
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Atlantic Seaboard (Cape Town)
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0.9 Km from Signal HillGreen Point Self Catering Studio provides visitors with self catering accommodation in Green Point, Cape Town City Bowl. We offer 2 self catering studios. Green Point Self Catering Studio 1 (sleeps max two) is a tastefully renovated self-catering studio.. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Hastings Hall
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Cape Town
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1.5 Km from Signal HillHastings Hall provides self catering apartment accommodation in Tamboerskloof, Gardens, Cape Town City Bowl. Surround yourself with the beauty of Table Mountain and Lion's Head, and put yourself in the perfect position to get to see everything that... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Liberty Lodge
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Cape Town
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1.6 Km from Signal HillLiberty Lodge provides guests with bed and breakfast accommodation in Tamboerskloof, Gardens, Cape Town City Bowl. Over the years, this classic Cape Town bed & breakfast has earned an enviable reputation for relaxed and genuine hospitality. Originally a V …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Barry Hall Apartments
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Fresnaye
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1.6 Km from Signal HillBarry Hall is located in the leafy suburb of Fresnaye on the Atlantic Seaboard. The 4 large apartments and garden cottage are offer free Wi-Fi as well as friendly daily service, weekdays leaves you free to enjoy Cape Town and all its beauty. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Beach Villa
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Atlantic Seaboard (Cape Town)
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1.7 Km from Signal HillBeach Villa apartment provides self catering accommodation in Mouille Point, Cape Town City Bowl. Beach Villa, is a spacious two bedroomed self catering apartment with stunning sea and mountain views and within walking distance to the Mouille Point beach …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Riviera Suites
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Sea Point
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1.8 Km from Signal HillRiviera Suites is suitable for both family holidays and business stays and offers a variety of configurations, from compact two sleepers to the spacious eight-sleeper apartments. All the apartments feature full kitchens... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Mount Sierra
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Cape Town
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1.8 Km from Signal HillMount Sierra apartments offers self catering accommodation in Gardens, Cape Town City Bowl. Located in the heart of Cape Town it will delight you with its numerous award-winning restaurants, galleries, shops and tourist sites. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
5 Camp Street
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Cape Town
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1.9 Km from Signal Hill5 Camp Street provides self catering accommodation in Gardens, Cape Town City Bowl. Ideally situated in the central, trendy and historic suburb of Gardens, on the lower slopes of Table Mountain. Within easy walking distance of Kloof Street... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Grande Kloof Boutique Hotel
Hotel / Boutique Hotel Accommodation in Cape Town
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2.2 Km from Signal HillThe Grande Kloof is a privately owned and operated accommodation establishment offering both Bed & Breakfast and Self Catering options in a great holiday location within the upmarket residential area of Fresnaye, on the Atlantic Seaboard in Cape Town... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
7A Clifton Steps
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Clifton
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3.2 Km from Signal HillA beautifully appointed garden self-catering 2 bedroom apartment on Clifton Steps. Ideally situated - just a short taxi ride from Camps Bay to one side and to the other side, all that the Mother City has to offer. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
- Cape Bonsai Kai Show (0.90km)
- Cape Town Flea Markets (1.10km)
- Green Point Market (1.28km)
- De Waterkant Village (1.28km)
- Green Point Park (1.30km)
- Cape Town Carnival (1.34km)
- Cape Town Pride Festival (1.37km)
- Cape Town Stadium (1.38km)
- Blisters For Bread Charity Walk (1.38km)
- Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village (1.39km)
- Out The Box Festival (1.42km)
- Heritage Square (1.47km)
- Festival of Chariots (1.49km)
- MCQP (Mother City Queer Projects) (1.50km)
- Cape Town Festival of Beer (1.50km)
- Cape Medical Museum (1.51km)
- Labia Theatre (1.56km)
- Shnit - International Short Film Festival (1.56km)
- The South African HorrorFest (1.56km)
- Designer Maker Easter Market at Freeworld (1.57km)
