When you're staying in a new city, you want to be right in amongst the action. With all of its shopping, nightlife, restaurants and attractions based in the CBD, you know where you want to be during your stay in Adelaide. You won't have to worry about travelling in from the outer suburbs or spending an outrageous amount on transport - book an Adelaide hotel in the CBD as your accommodation option during your visit.
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Stay within walking distance
The best part about a city being as well designed as Adelaide's is that once you're in the CBD you are within walking distance for almost anything that is going on. Food, entertainment and transport to nearly anywhere else is all within 15 minutes on foot. During your stay, check out some of these popular attractions in and around Adelaide's CBD.
Shop
As with most large cities, there are plenty of places to shop in Adelaide. Rundle Mall near North Terrace and Rundle Street to its east is the centre for a lot of boutique and trendy stores, quiet bookshops, bars and restaurants. Spend the day exploring, enjoy a lunch at one of the cafes and take a break in Hindmarsh Square when you want to rest your legs.
Adelaide Zoo
Just north of the University of South Australia on Frome Road, Adelaide Zoo is a must visit. Australian Zoos are known around the world for their variety of animals and the professional, informative and entertaining zoo keepers. Adelaide Zoo is home to more than 1800 animals and over 300 different species of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish, including Panda Wang Wang and Funi. Book one of their specialised tours or explore the exhibits yourself.
Old Adelaide Gaol
Built in 1841, the Old Adelaide Gaol was home to nearly 300,000 prisoners during the 147 years of its use. Today the prison stands as a part of the city's heritage, attracting visitors looking to learn about Adelaide's history and explore one of the city's oldest public buildings. Book a history tour or visit during the night on a Ghost Tour through the prison. Find the Gaol at number 18 Gaol Road just off Port Road.
Nightlife
Adelaide has a vibrant and happening nightlife with over one hundred bars, pubs, restaurants and clubs around the city. In the CBD, Rundle Street comes alive at night. Visit Fumo Blue Cocktail Lounge or The Elephant near East Terrace. In the southwest quarter of the CBD you'll find Gouger Street and its array of night spots while Hindley Street to the northwest is the focal point for the city's club-goers where the music pumps all night long.
Stay centrally-based, and enjoy your exciting visit to Adelaide!
Visitors enjoying a holiday in Cape Town should not miss the opportunity to experience the wide variety of craft, produce and flea markets that can be found all over the Cape Town Peninsula. The people of Cape Town love the outdoors and enjoy their city over the weekend. A popular activity is to visit the many outdoor markets that may be found, and which offer an enjoyable shopping experience with a variety of choice not to be found in regular stores. Wherever you will be accommodated during your vacation in Cape Town, you will find that there is a market in the vicinity of your hotel or guest house.
Cape Town Centre: in the heart of Cape Town's CBD is the famous Green Market Square. This is one of the city's oldest markets, and is set in a picturesque stone cobbled square; surrounded by many beautiful examples of the architecture of bygone days, which includes Georgian, Victorian and even a historic Cape Dutch townhouse which is now a museum. The history of this market dates back to the days of sailing ships of the Dutch East India company, when the Captains would have their ships stocked with fresh produce before continuing the long sea voyages to the East. Although it was for many years a true flea market, it now offers mostly African curios, handmade clothing and other handicrafts. There are a number of hotels, restaurants and cafes surrounding the square for those needing refreshment during, or after, a day of shopping. The market which is open Monday to Saturday, is located in the square between Burg Street, Long market and Short Market streets.
Church St. Antique Market: Collectors of antiques and collectables will love the open air antique market open every day(except Sunday) in Church Street; just a block away from Green Market Square, and which is surrounded by a number of antique shops and galleries, all situated amongst pleasant pavement cafes. You can spend a happy hour or two browsing the many interesting little bits and pieces, and undoubtedly enjoy the characters who own the stalls as much as you do the browsing.
Greenpoint Flea market is in the shadow of the new Stadium which has been built for the soccer 2010 World Cup, and is Cape Town's biggest flea market. This market trades on Sundays and public holidays and is generally vibrant and bustling. You can not only enjoy browsing for a treasured item, but will be able to enjoying watching a great cross-section of Cape Town's people at leisure and at play. Invariably you will find street buskers, musicians and others seeking to amuse the visitor in return for a small contribution. In previous years it was a great place to look for collectables and antiques, but now offers mostly curios from all over Africa, textiles and various interesting and amusing handicrafts, as well as the kind of imported junk to be found anywhere in the world. There are still, however, many stalls that offer domestic and household items, second hand books, CD's, tools and the like.
Milnerton Flea Market: About 10 minutes drive out of the city towards the West coast highway and situated in an industrial area along the shore will be found Cape Town's only true flea market. This is a must to visit by those seeking antiques and collectables. Some of the stalls belong to regular dealers who bring smaller items for this weekend market (it is open Saturday and Sunday). There are, however, many of the stallholders who avail of this opportunity as well as that presented by other markets to burn a living. Here one is likely to find all kinds of new or second-hand items for the home and kitchen, parts for old motor cars, second-hand DVDs and CDs, and other handicrafts. The food stalls here offer an excellent variety of food including many traditional items such as Cape Malay specialities, the so-called "boerekos" of the Afrikaner people, but you as likely to find German Bratwurst, Italian salamis, and even Greek lamb on offer and all at very affordable prices. If you are a browser, be prepared to be enticed to spend the best part of day here.
Hout Bay Sunday Craft market: This morning market is located in a field at the foot of the mountain in one of the most beautiful and picturesque villages of Cape Peninsula. It is a relatively small market, which attracts a nice selection of artists including potters, painters and others who exhibit their handicrafts. The stalls offer excellent quality and interesting wares, including home bakes and preserves as well as a variety of African curious, pottery and wire crafts. There are always a few stores that offer delicious snacks and light meals to keep you nourished, or for you to take away to enjoy. Although it is a relatively small market, you will find many other attractions in Hout bay, including a beautiful clean beach and nearby Fisherman's wharf with many restaurants and a sit down fish and chip shop in the working fishing harbour.
Kirstenbosch craft market: Diagonally opposite the entrance to the famous gardens on the corner of Kirstenbosch drive and Rhodes avenue, you will find more than 150 stalls of arts and handicrafts, home bakes, food and delicacies, and a number of attractions for children.
Muizenberg Flea Market is held at Sunrise beach, Muizenberg, every day between 8 am and about 4 PM, but boutique cbd it is at its bustling and vibrant best on weekends when it is always busy and presents an exciting kaleidoscope of some of Cape Town's interesting and diverse peoples at leisure. Here one may find almost everything, including the proverbial kitchen sink, although it is not a market for those seeking antiques and collectables. Many local people use it as a cheaper alternative to shop for things for the home; including shop soiled job lots of cleaning material and even packaged or canned food. There are a number of food stalls but, unlike the previous markets mentioned, one would need a strong constitution to brave the food which is offered here.
Whilst other markets seem to come and go these are the ones that have been established and successful for ages- their permanence ensured by their ongoing popularity. Not only will you find affordable things to capture your attention at the markets, but if you are looking for affordable self catering accommodation conveniently situated to the markets; you will find it in the restful and romantic Noordhoek coastal valley suburb of Cape Town