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LandmarkBo-Kaap
Centre for the Book
- 4.5183 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Historic domed building on Queen Victoria St, a book-focused cultural centre also used for events and weddings.
Quick answers
Centre for the Book in short
When is Centre for the Book open?
Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM; Sat–Sun closed. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Centre for the Book?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Centre for the Book indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Centre for the Book good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Centre for the Book cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Centre for the Book?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Centre for the Book?
About 30 minutes.
Where is Centre for the Book?
62 Queen Victoria St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001.
Is Centre for the Book wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 8 am.
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- 21°
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- 0%
- Wind
- 16km/h
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The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmonday8 AM–4 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- tuesday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- wednesday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- thursday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- friday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- saturday
- Closed
- sunday
- Closed
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Centre for the Book
- 2 Carne Keerom Cape Town · 1 min
- 3 Marvel Bar · 2 min
- 4 Ciao Pizza · 2 min
- 5 Eighty-Ate Restaurant · 2 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Allow about 30 min
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 183 reviews
Known for
- Domed architecture
- Historic building
- Acoustics
What people say
- People like:
- Architecture, historic old building, dome and helpful staff
Around Bo-Kaap
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowCarne Keerom Cape TownItalian · 1 min walk
Marvel BarBar · 2 min walk
Good nowCiao PizzaPizza · 2 min walk
Good nowEighty-Ate RestaurantRestaurant · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.