If you are looking for a place to stay in the heart of the Cape Town City Centre, Hippo Boutique Hotel is the perfect option. We provide a variety of options from luxury suites to more affordable rooms. No matter what you are visiting Cape Town for, we provide you with the necessary hotel services, from in-room spa treatments for those in need of relaxation to printing facilities for someone on a business trip.
We strive to create a homely atmosphere and environment, with a touch of opulence. From wooden floor to whitewashed ceiling, our boutique hotel in the centre of Cape Town represents a timeless fusion of classic and contemporary tastes. Furnished and fitted to suit the most discerning guest’s needs, our hotel offers accommodation at its best.
Hippo Boutique Hotel is based just off of Cape Town’s iconic Kloof street, offering easy access to some of Cape Town’s best restaurants and nightlife. For those visiting on a work trip, it is less than 5 minutes from the major offices in the Cape Town CBD, with Cape Town International Airport 23 kms away.
Enjoy a convenient stay with great hospitality. Each room has a small kitchenette with a place to make tea and coffee in the morning. If you’re in the right suite you can enjoy that hot beverage with the view of Table Mountain.
The benefit of staying at a Boutique Hotel is that you get a more personal experience during your stay, with a few added touches. At Hippo Boutique Hotel we provide you with a large variety of rooms to stay in. You can select from designer suites, such as the Red Bull Suite, a room specifically designed by Red Bull and the World of Art. Alternatively, you could get a touch coffee in the Vida e Caffè Suite, just around the corner from where the first vida e caffè was opened.Many boutique hotels offer luxury at expensive prices, while we are fortunate to be able to offer rooms at affordablerates, where you can enjoy the beauty of staying in the heart of the City without breaking the bank. If you are looking for an affordable boutique hotel that doesn’t compromise on quality, we can help. At Hippo we provide the perfect combination of luxury and affordability for any guest. Come and stay at our boutique hotel in the heart of Cape Town.
At Hippo Boutique Hotel we offer fine Hotel Rooms in the heart of Cape Town. Providing you with everything you need while you stay in the City. With details like fine cotton linen, king beds, leather couches, cherrywood floors and hand-crafted headboards, the hotel rooms at Hippo are a tribute to the sophistication that only world-class quality and attention to detail can achieve. Whether you’re after a single room, double room or executive suite, this designer hotel provides an extra touch. Our Hotel rooms provide affordable options while maintaining pristine quality. If you are looking for luxury, check out our hotel suites. There are two options from the hotel rooms, the standard rooms and the back-facing rooms. The standard rooms provide views of Cape Town’s city streets. Giving you a true Cape Town experience, as you are able to be a part of the city’s hustle and bustle at all times. If you would prefer a view of Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain or Lion’s Head, then you can get those views from the back-facing rooms. Either way our hotel rooms in Cape Town will provide the comfort and services that you need, all while enjoying your time in the mother city.
Our standard front-facing rooms providing a view of Cape Town’s city streets
Our standard back-facing rooms looking on to iconic Cape Town mountain views
Our Hippo Boutique Hotel Suites provide a bespoke experience of the City. Each suite is a double volume loft that offers great views of the Mother City. All of the lofts come with our personal touch of hotel services. You can choose from one of our four Cape Town hotel suites.
Our classic Hippo Suite, offers you a celebration of Cape Town’s urban atmosphere. This is our signature hotel suite that we designed, you could call it our house wine. The other hotel suites have been designed in collaboration with various organisations from The Red Bull suite, to the Mini Cooper suite or the Vida e Caffè suite.
The Vida e Caffè Suite is inspired by the famous South African cafe brand. The colouring is inlign with their blend of red and cool white. Wake up energised in this revitalising space, just like a cup of coffee from Vida e Caffè.Why not stay in the suite that lives by the Vida e Caffè motto goes, “No passion, no point!” This is the perfect room for any coffee lover.
Are you looking to stay in Cape Town for the iconic drives around the city? The Mini Cooper suite is the one for you. This suite is inspired by the playful classic of the Mini Cooper vehicle. It is a loft style suite that pays homage to the brand’s heritage from the colouring of the room to the appreciation of it’s british heritage. This is a room that provides you with the feeling of driving a scenic road with the windows open, an experience not hard to come by in the mother city.
If you are more interested in Cape Town’s contemporary art scene, the Red Bull Suite is a great option for you. The suite was designed by Red Bull in Collaboration with the Cape Town agency World of Art. This loft suite provides pieces from various South African artists, giving any visitor an experience of our contemporary art scene. Accompanying the art is a view of Cape Town’s icon, Table Mountain. The experience of staying in this room is one you won’t want to miss.
An expression of the Mother's City urban atmosphere and design flair
A bold celebration of the colour of love and life
A collaboration with one of the world's hottest global brands
A playful showroom encapsulating the timeless iconic Mini Cooper
 
"We enjoyed our stay here so much. We are already planning our next trip to Cape Town! All staff are always ready with a smile, good advise & fabulous service"
 
"Gracious friendly hosts; helpful with everything! Excellent service."