Liziwe Guest House

Top choice in Cape Town


Liziwe has made her home into a palace, with seven delightful en-suite rooms all sporting TVs and African-themed decor. She was featured on a BBC cooking show, so you can be sure her food is delicious; all meals are available and nonguests are welcome to book for lunch or dinner.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Cape Town attractions

1. Amy Biehl Memorial

0.61 MILES

This memorial marks the spot where the young American anti-apartheid activist died, under tragic circumstances, in 1993.

2. Gugulethu Seven Memorial

0.72 MILES

This granite memorial commemorates seven young black activists from the townships who were murdered by the police here in 1986.

3. Langa Pass Museum

3.59 MILES

Step inside a grim apartheid relic at Langa's old pass office, where black people had to present their identity cards, and the attached court, where they…

4. Langa Mosaic Plinths

3.61 MILES

Each side of these colourful, mosaic-decorated plinths has a different theme, related to township history. One is the only memorial to the Mendi, a troop…

5. Guga S’Thebe Arts & Cultural Centre

3.64 MILES

Decorated with polychromatic ceramic murals, this is one of the most impressive buildings in the townships – even more so now that it has a theatre,…

6. Rondebosch Common

5.46 MILES

This open common is well used by the local community with various events happening here, including the 5km Parkrun (www.parkrun.co.za/rondeboschcommon)…

7. Rondebosch Park

5.7 MILES

This park hosts events including the monthly community market, held every second Saturday from September to May, and the Rondebosch Potters Market in…

8. Newlands Brewery

6.23 MILES

In the early 19th century, Jacob Letterstedt built the Mariendahl Brewery in Newlands, a handsome building since granted National Heritage status. It's…