Backpacker Accommodation Near Noon Gun
11 Backpacker in Noon Gun. Enter dates to see full pricing and availability:
MOY Guesthouse & Backpackers
Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses, Backpacker, Self Catering in Green Point, Cape Town
Inspired by Table Mountain, the two oceans, and plenty of good yoga in the area, MOY Boutique Guesthouse &...
SAVE 25%!
R400
The Lenox Guesthouse
Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses, Backpacker in Gardens, Cape Town
We offer 40 unique and different rooms, ranging from single and double rooms to family and dorm rooms, and are here...
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R260
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens
Backpacker, Self Catering in Cape Town City Centre / CBD, Cape Town
Located at the foot of Table Mountain, Ashanti Lodge and Travel Centre is your gateway to Cape Town. Well-known for...
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R300
Houtbay Backpackers
Backpacker, Self Catering in Hout Bay, Cape Town
Hout Bay Backpackers is a quiet and comfortable backpacker lodge in the beachside suburb of Hout Bay. Just 20...
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R330
Sunset Beach Backpackers
Backpacker, Self Catering in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town
Welcome to Sunset Beach Backpackers,
Sunset Beach Backpackers is located in Blouberg the home of beautiful...
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R240
A Sunflower Stop Backpackers
Backpacker in Green Point, Cape Town
A Sunflower Stop luxury backpacker is nestled beneath the picturesque Signal Hill. Our friendly staff, relaxed...
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R290
Blouberg Stay
Apartments, Cottages, Backpacker, Self Catering, Pets By Arrangement in Table View, Cape Town
Stay at the friendly Blouberg Stay accommodation in Cape Town, Table View. 4 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes...
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R710
never@home Green Point
Backpacker, Guest Lodge in Green Point, Cape Town
We are a proud recipient of Hostelworlds 2024 'Best Large Hostel in Africa' award!
never@home is a brand that...
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R398
Cape Town Heritage Homestay
Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses, Backpacker, Guest Lodge in Zonnebloem, Cape Town
Our homestay service includes free wifi with internet access, dinner (with our family), bed and breakfast(self...
SAVE 15%!
R375
Atlantic Point Backpackers
Backpacker, Self Catering in Green Point, Cape Town
Atlantic Point Backpackers is conveniently situated close to the V&A waterfront, Greenpoint and the city...
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R387
Protea House
Guest Houses, Backpacker, Self Catering in Claremont, Cape Town
Protea House is centrally located in Claremont near all amenities and only 5 minutes walk from public transport....
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R580
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Nearby Attractions & Landmarks: Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Long Street, Two Oceans Marathon, South African Museum and Planetarium, Koopmans-de Wet House, Two Oceans Aquarium, Langa Township, Heart of Cape Town Museum, Lions Head, Chavonnes Battery Museum, Castle of Good Hope, Newlands Stadium, Newlands Brewery, District Six Museum, The Company's Garden, Holocaust Centre, Greenmarket Square, Rhodes Memorial, South African National Gallery , Orange Kloof, Blue Train, Long Street Baths, Signal Hill, Whisky Live Festival, St George's Cathedral, V&A Waterfront
Noon Gun Reviews
More info about Noon Gun
Perched on top of Signal Hill in Cape Town is Lion’s Battery, a naval base where the Noon Gun is fired daily at precisely 12 noon, the only exceptions being Sundays and public holidays. On occasion, the gun is used to fire a 21-gun salute to welcome a dignitary to the city and is also fired on the day of the Gun Run, a popular half-marathon run through the streets of Cape Town.
The Noon Gun has operated since 1806 when the British, masters of the Cape Colony at the time, placed two cannons in the town to be used as both a time signal and to notify residents of an arriving ship. The blasts often shattered window panes and it was only much later that the cannons were moved to Signal Hill.
Passing ships would use the gun blast (or at least the plume of smoke generated by the blast) as a means of checking... Show more
About Backpacker
For those who are a little adventurous and enjoy the company of other travellers, you can decide to stay at a Backpackers. Often having to share a room with others as well as costs, it is incredibly inexpensive. Often the best choice for those who may be just passing through or will be occupied for the majority of their day. It comes with the most basic amenities and is often formed as part of a bar or similar establishment. Not recommended for those who want privacy, this is best suited for those who wouldn’t mind meeting various other interesting travellers.