Rosebank, Southern Suburbs
Wedged in between Mowbray and Rondebosch, the suburb of Rosebank is similarly home to a number of the University of Cape Town's students who make use of the many blocks of flats in the Village of Rosebank. Homes here are primarily Victorian, many of which have been beautifully restored, and the original farm house of the area, Vredenburg, lies in Rosebank. The Liesbeek River flows through Rosebank, creating a very popular green belt - loved by children and a frequent meeting place for the neighbourhood.
The Irma Stern Museum, named after the South African artist who received international and national recognition during her lifetime, is possibly the smallest gallery in Cape Town and housed in the home in which she lived. It displays her landscapes, still lifes, portraits and other variety of media. The gallery also displays other contemporary South African artists and is well worth a visit.
Rosebank is conveniently placed for quick access to the city of Cape Town, the University, Groote Schuur Hospital and the Rondebosch Golf Course. And you're close to the Newlands rugby and cricket grounds and the renowned Newlands brewery, one of the oldest commercial breweries in South Africa and considered the ‘cradle of clear-beer brewing' in South Africa. It lies on the Liesbeeck River and was established in 1658.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Carmichael House Boutique Hotel
Elegance, style and class will define this fully renovated Guesthouse. The Guesthouse reflects the perfect balance between the charm of the "Heri...
Medindi Manor
Medindi Manor is a secluded Edwardian house of grand dimensions, banded by ground and first floor verandas with a garden and swimming pool tucked...
Things to do in the area
Visit the Irma Stern Museum
Irma Stern (1894-1966) was a major South African artist who achieved national and international recognition in her lifetime. The Irma Stern Museu...
Starke Ayres
This well known nursery lies tucked away in a sliproad off Liesbeek Parkway in the grey area that lies between Rosebank and Mowbray, across the r...
Rondebosch Potters' Market
Ranked by Lonely Planet travellers as the 228th out of 659 things to do in Cape Town, the Potters' Market in Rondebosch Park, on the corner of Sa...
The Fat Cactus
The Fat Cactus on Durban Road in Mowbray is somewhat of an institution in the Southern Suburbs offering some of the very best Mexican food in tow...
South African Astronomical Observatory
Up on what passes for a hill, just across the Liesbeeck River from the southern suburb of Observatory, is SAAO (South African Astronomical Observ...
Kings Block house to Kirstenbosch
Start: parking area at Rhodes MemorialFinish: Kirstenbosch Botanical GardensDuration: 6 km, roughly 3 hours one wayFitness: moderateOur tip: end ...
Woodstock Cave Hike
Start: Rhodes Memorial (you can also park in the last parking area, past the cable station, on Tafelberg Road on Table Mountain and approach the ...
Keurboom Park
For visitors that have booked their stay in one of the beautiful Rondebosch guesthouses, a visit to Keurboom Park comes highly recommended. This ...
Noteworthy attractions
Table Mountain National Park
At the south-western tip of South Africa, the Table Mountain National Park encompasses the incredibly scenic Peninsula mountain chain stretching ...
Table Mountain
Since the first person laid eyes on Table Mountain, it has exerted its powerful and charismatic pull, enchanting and drawing any and all who fall...
Constantia Wine Route
Rich in heritage & beauty, the Constantia Wine Route comprises of Groot Constantia, Buitenverwachting and Klein Constantia. Constantia was one of...
Steenberg Golf Club
The course was designed and built by one of South Africa's leading golf course architects, Peter Matkovich. The private Steenberg Golf Club is av...
Royal Cape Golf Club
Founded in 1885, the Royal Cape Golf Club is South Africa's oldest and most exclusive club featuring a course with narrow fairways lined by trees...
Silvermine Nature Reserve
The park straddles the mountain, from the winding Ou Kaapse Weg (Old Cape Road) on the Tokai, Constantia and Westlake side of the mountain, over ...
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is world renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of i...
Rhodes Memorial
A national landmark, Rhodes Memorial lies within the Table Mountain National Park and the views from up here are stunning, offering panoramic vis...
Newlands Rugby Stadium
Ever since the first matches played here in 1890, Newlands has become one of the world's most respected rugby stadiums. The second oldest test ve...
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