Backpacker Accommodation Near St George's Cathedral
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Nearby Attractions & Landmarks: Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Long Street, South African Museum and Planetarium, Two Oceans Marathon, Koopmans-de Wet House, Noon Gun, Castle of Good Hope, Two Oceans Aquarium, Newlands Brewery, Lions Head, Chavonnes Battery Museum, Langa Township, Heart of Cape Town Museum, The Company's Garden, Newlands Stadium, District Six Museum, Groot Constantia, Holocaust Centre, South African National Gallery , Rhodes Memorial, Greenmarket Square, Orange Kloof, Whisky Live Festival, Blue Train, Long Street Baths, Signal Hill, V&A Waterfront, World of Birds
St George's Cathedral Reviews
More info about St George's Cathedral
First constructed in 1834, St George’s Cathedral in the centre of Cape Town was later demolished and rebuilt in 1906. The reason? The original building resembled a pagan temple and was deemed unsuitable as a Christian house of prayer. All that remains of the first church is the cross that was once a part of the spire and now located at the church entrance.
St George’s Cathedral is an Anglican church which received the title of cathedral when the first Bishop arrived from England in 1849. The later building was designed by well-known architect Sir Herbert Baker and constructed from Table Mountain sandstone in French Gothic style. Beautiful stained glass windows adorn the church and the interior has some remarkable features, one notable being a wooden black Madonna, rarely found in Africa.
Below the cathedral is a crypt, used nowadays as a jazz venue by night and café by day. The occasional art display pops-up in... 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.