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Urban Elephant 16 on Bree

Property class: 4

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A rooftop garden with various plants and a cityscape view in the background.
A modern living room with a teal sofa, patterned rug, and a large window offering a city view.
A rooftop infinity pool with a glass balustrade, a view of the cityscape, and outdoor seating area.
A modern living room with a city view, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area.
A modern bedroom with a large window, a bed, a plant, and a door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Gym
The current price is $137
$119 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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16 Bree St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000
  • Place, Bree Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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Apartment 1417

  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 2207

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 1916

  • Sea view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 1619

  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 2707

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 2706

  • City view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment 2110

  • Mountain view
  • 926 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment 2316

  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 2008

  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment 1317

  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 2415

  • City view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 2909

  • Sea view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 2118

  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment 2519

  • Sea view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 1814

  • Sea view
  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment 2709

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 2112

  • City view
  • 712 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment 2315

  • Sea view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 2007

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 1817

  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 1808

  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 1912

  • City view
  • 829 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 1910

  • City view
  • 925 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Penthouse 3203

  • Mountain view
  • 1346 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment 3011

  • Sea view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 3008

  • Sea view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 1212B

  • Harbor view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 2006

  • Mountain view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 2404

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment 1408

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a suitcase on the floor.

Standard Studio

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Deluxe Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

With a stay at Urban Elephant 16 on Bree, you'll be centrally located in Cape Town, just a 3-minute walk from Long Street and 7 minutes by foot from Cape Town International Convention Centre. .This aparthotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Cape Town Stadium and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Table Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • Bree Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Long Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Greenmarket Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Africa Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 10 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Col'Cacchio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Village Idiot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪vida e caffè - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Shop on Long - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Urban Elephant 16 on Bree

Urban Elephant 16 on Bree offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers.

This Cape Town aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite at the aparthotel's coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Covered, secured self parking on site (ZAR 75 per night)

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Pool gate

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Bedrooms

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surf lessons nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 1 building
  • 26 units
  • Built in 2021
  • Electric car charging station
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 450.0 per stay

Property payment types

  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 75 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 450.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Urban Elephant 16 on Bree Cape Town
Urban Elephant 16 on Bree Aparthotel
Urban Elephant 16 on Bree Aparthotel Cape Town

Urban Elephant 16 on Bree Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 129 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good location and good facilities. Check in check out were very smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect accommodation on a great location. The in-house laundry is the best part!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location, excellent room, very friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Awesome location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent location within Cape Town. Apartment was amazing, had everything we needed with a balcony view over the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great stay with friendly staff and very clean apartment in central location. Having the car park is a massive bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great home away from home in Cape Town! Convenient location, close to restaurants and the waterfront. We had a great view of the Signal Hill and Lion's Head. The apartment gave our family plenty of room to spread out. We really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
really good place to stay - flat 1910 is spacious, 2 bathrooms, big beds. kudra & the team are responsive, happy to help. the property is clean, with a great bar & pool on the 27th floor. it’s in a fantastic area, really central, and has 24 hour security
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Central location with nice rooftop pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice location, safe neighborhoods, would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Centrally located in the heart of Cape Town, this hotel is conveniently close to shops, restaurants and tourist attractions. All the staff are friendly, kind and very helpful. The view from their roof top bar is simply stunning. I will defnitely book my next Cape Town visit at this hotel again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place great location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room very clean and modern with all facilities. Staff were very helpful and happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Liked it, thank you very much. Conveniently locatef and smooth processes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The apartment was very clean and the view great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Efficient check-in, great apartment with a view.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfection in all aspects. Very grateful for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great for a short stay, really enjoyed having our own little apartment in a super convenient area, staff were great and came with way more amenities than expected!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Close to restaurants and the Cape Town wharf, but we were cautioned about walking around at night due to safety concerns. Staff were helpful and friendly, particularly Talent, our concierge.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property in a perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This is the place to stay. Close to long street. Hopp on hopp of bus nearby. You have everything in walking distance.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything you need plus a view
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pretty awesome place for the price. Clean afforble. And the employees are really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Nice view and deck on 27th has pool and exercise equipment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026