V&A Waterfront
Commercial and residential part of Cape Town around the old harbour
About
The V&A Waterfront, often referred to as The Waterfront and The V&A, is a mixed-use suburb in Cape Town, South Africa, featuring upmarket residential apartments, a major shopping mall, a marina, and multiple large hotels.
The Waterfront sits on the site of the oldest working harbor in the Southern Hemisphere. With Table Mountain as its backdrop, the 123-hectare neighbourhood sees millions of people visiting each year. The V&A Waterfront is Cape Town's most popular tourist destination by number of visitors per year.
Nearby
More to see within walking distance
Cape Town
Legislative capital of South Africa
1.6 mi away
Mutual Building
Building in Cape Town, South Africa
1.4 mi away
Koopmans-de Wet House
Historic site, Museum in Cape Town, South Africa
1.2 mi away
St. George's Cathedral, Cape Town
Church in Cape Town, South Africa
1.6 mi away
Port of Cape Town
Seaport of the city of Cape Town, South Africa
0.6 mi away
Bo-Kaap
Residential area of Cape Town on the slopes of Signal Hill
1.3 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
Finding places to eat…
Traveler reviews
Tickets & tours
Tickets and tours for V&A Waterfront
We may earn a commission from some of these links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more
Photos from Unsplash, Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA); facts from Wikipedia; maps © OpenStreetMap contributors, weather from Open-Meteo. Huginn’s tips are AI-written — check prices, hours and entry rules before you go.