The Walden House, Cape Town ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, South Africa

The Walden House, a 4-star Victorian style guesthouse, offers tranquil air-conditioned rooms with scenic views of the Cape Town mountains and gardens. This Cape Town hotel features amenities including free Wi-Fi, a mini-bar, and a patio area for guests to enjoy.

Rooms & Amenities

Accommodations at The Walden House feature seven elegant en-suite rooms offering mountain or garden views, with some rooms providing direct access to the gardens. The Honeymoon Suite includes a fireplace and a large Victorian bathroom with a separate shower, while a spacious garden suite includes a dressing room and a modern bathroom with a shower-over-bath.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options near The Walden House include Beleza and Rafikis, both just 0.3 miles away. These venues provide a range of culinary experiences that guests can explore during their stay.

Location & Transportation

The Walden House is located within City Bowl, providing convenient access to Cape Town's attractions including the Bo-Kaap Museum (1 miles) and the Castle of Good Hope (2 miles). Nearby transport includes Belle Ombre bus station, a 4-minute walk from the guesthouse, as well as the Cape Town train station, 33 minutes away on foot.

Leisure & Experiences

The grounds of The Walden House are enhanced by landscaped gardens ideal for relaxation. Guests can enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and are encouraged to explore trails in Table Mountain National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Twin or Double Room

2 persons

23 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Suite

2 persons

44 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Fireplace

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Cape Town 1.3 km

Airports

Cape Town International (CPT) 20.1 km

Train

Woodstock Railway Station 3.6 km

Salt River Railway Station 5.3 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

Smoking allowed in designated areas
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Free off-site car park
Safe deposit box
Express check-in/ -out
Front desk
Luggage storage
Fireplace
Multilingual staff

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Paid city shuttle
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Newspaper service

Dining

Breakfast
Coffee/Tea in lobby
Free breakfast

Children

Paid babysitting/ Child services

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Garden area

Room features

Mini-bar
Sitting area
Dressing area
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, South Africa

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5 Burnside Road, Cape Town, South Africa

City landmarks

Square

Greenmarket Square

1.7 km

Museum

Bo-Kaap Museum

1.7 km

Gallery

South African National Gallery

1.7 km

Store

Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village

1.5 km

Museum

District Six Museum

1.7 km

Mountain

Signal Hill

2.2 km

Castle

Castle of Good Hope

2.8 km

Museum

South African Jewish Museum

1.7 km

Museum

Slave Lodge Museum

1.7 km

Square

Church Square

1.4 km

Landmark

Bree Street

1.7 km

Landmark

Noon Day Gun

1.5 km

Church

St George's Cathedral

1.2 km

Museum

Cape Town Holocaust Centre

830 m

Aquarium

Two Oceans Aquarium

2.6 km

Stadium

Cape Town Stadium

2.8 km

Park

De Waal Park

1.6 km

Gallery

Rust en Vreugd

1.2 km

Library

National Library Of South Africa

1.7 km

Church

St Mary's Cathedral

1.1 km

Convention Centre

Cape Town International Convention Centre

2.4 km

Museum

Koopmans-de Wet House

1.7 km

Shopping Area

Gardens Shopping Centre

1.7 km

Museum

Great Synagogue

880 m

Mountain

Lion's Head

2.6 km

Mosque

Auwal Mosque

1.1 km

Nearby

Planetarium

Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium

280 m

Theatre

Labia Theatre

280 m

Gallery

Christopher Moller Art Gallery

280 m

Gallery

Salon Ninety One

280 m

Restaurants

Miller's Thumb

130 m

10b Kloofnek Road Tamboerskloof

Rafikis Restaurant

110 m

13b Kloofnek

Pearlie langebaan

190 m

12 Gilmour Hill Road

Publik Wine Bar

130 m

11D Kloofnek Road Tamboerskloof

Rick's Cafe Americain

440 m

103 Kloof Street corner Weltevreden Avenue

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