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LandmarkCity Centre
Castle of Good Hope
- 4.313k reviews
- Open now · till 4 pm
17th-century star-shaped fortress, the oldest colonial building in South Africa, with military and historical museums, guided tours and a courtyard.
Quick answers
Castle of Good Hope in short
When is Castle of Good Hope open?
Every day, 9 AM–4 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Castle of Good Hope?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Castle of Good Hope indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Castle of Good Hope good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Castle of Good Hope cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Castle of Good Hope?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Castle of Good Hope?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Castle of Good Hope?
Castle St, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001.
Is Castle of Good Hope wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
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 · 1:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, 2 pm.
In its favour
- Open till 4 pm
- Best in the afternoon
26°
Clear
- Feels
- 27°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 9km/h
- 2pm
26° - 3pm
27° - 4pm
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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
Open now · till 4 pmsunday9 AM–4 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- sundayToday
- 9 AM–4 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Castle of Good Hope
- 2 Star Theatre · 6 min
- 3 New York Bagels · 7 min
- 4 Lebanese Bakery Cape Town · 7 min
- 5 Bootlegger Harrington Street · 7 min
Good to know
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 13k reviews
Known for
- Guided tours
- Military museum
- Key Ceremony
- Historic courtyard
What people say
- People like:
- Informative tour guides and rich South African colonial history
- Worth knowing:
- Some mention squatters/loiterers around the grounds
Around City Centre
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Star TheatreTheatre · 6 min walk
New York BagelsBagel · 7 min walk
Good nowLebanese Bakery Cape TownLebanese bakery · 7 min walk
Bootlegger Harrington StreetCafé · 7 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen all day. Water all day.
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenThe whole time
WaterThe whole time