1.Serena Inn Apartment No5
Serena Inn Apartment No5 is the closest of these hotels to Crawford, just 170 m away or a 2-minute walk. It offers free car parking and free Wifi, making it a simple base for the station and the university.
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Crawford station serves the Rondebosch and Claremont area, a stop on the suburban line running through the southern suburbs. Commuters use it to reach nearby schools, shops and homes, and the platforms sit close to the surrounding neighbourhood.
30 hotels within 1.5 km
How many hotels are close to Crawford
11 within 500 m16 within 1 km47 within 2 km
Hotels close to Crawford: the nearest 30
Ordered by walking time, then star rating and guest score. Times are estimates from each hotel's map position (straight-line distance plus a quarter for streets, at 5 km/h); check the route before you go.
2.Serena Inn Apartment no5 Self Catering
At 180 m from Crawford, Serena Inn Apartment no5 Self Catering is a 3-minute walk from the station. The apartment has a kitchen, air conditioning, free car parking and free Wifi, so you can self-cater during a campus visit.
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3.Serena inn Room 1
Serena inn Room 1 is 190 m from Crawford, a 3-minute walk. It provides free car parking, air conditioning and free Wifi, a straightforward choice for an early train or a day at the university.
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4.Serena Inn room 2
Serena Inn room 2 is 190 m from Crawford, a 3-minute walk. With a kitchen, air conditioning, free car parking and free Wifi, it suits longer stays near the station and UCT.
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5.Serena Inn Room 3
Serena Inn Room 3 is 200 m from Crawford, a 3-minute walk. The room includes a kitchen, air conditioning, free car parking and free Wifi, useful if you want to prepare your own meals near campus.
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6.Serena Inn room 4
Serena Inn room 4 is 190 m from Crawford, a 3-minute walk. It offers a kitchen, air conditioning, free car parking and free Wifi, a convenient base for the station and the university.
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7.Yannas Guesthouse
Yannas Guesthouse is 270 m from Crawford, a 4-minute walk. It has a swimming pool, free car parking, a kitchen and free Wifi, giving you a place to relax after a day at the station or on campus.
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8.Regency Self Catering Serviced Apartments
Regency Self Catering Serviced Apartments is a 3-star property 360 m from Crawford, about a 5-minute walk. The serviced apartments put the station and the university within easy reach.
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9.Savoy Lodge
Savoy Lodge is a 3-star hotel 380 m from Crawford, a 6-minute walk. It offers free car parking, breakfast, a lounge, pets allowed, family rooms and a kitchen, making it a practical choice for families or longer stays.
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10.Savoy Lodge With Breakfast Included Standard Double Room 6
Savoy Lodge With Breakfast Included Standard Double Room 6 is a 3-star room 390 m from Crawford, a 6-minute walk. It has free car parking, wheelchair access and free Wifi, and breakfast is included.
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Where to stay near Crawford
Rondebosch
Staying in Rondebosch puts you within walking distance of Crawford and the university. The Serena Inn rooms and apartments are the closest, 170 m to 200 m away, all with free car parking and free Wifi; several also have a kitchen and air conditioning. Yannas Guesthouse, 270 m away, adds a swimming pool. Regency Self Catering Serviced Apartments is 360 m from the station, and Savoy Lodge, 380 m away, offers breakfast and a lounge. After dark, the lower stretch of Main Road around the station is busy until about 19:00, then quiet.
Claremont
Claremont, 15 minutes' walk south along Main Road, has the nearest bar strip to Rondebosch. From here you can walk to Crawford or take a short ride. Camdene Guesthouse and sc apartments, 570 m from the station, has a spa, breakfast and a lounge. Camdale Guesthouse, 760 m away, is a 4-star property with an outdoor pool and breakfast. Lalla Cottages Cape Town, 810 m away, offers a kitchen and wheelchair access, while Cozy home away from home, 860 m away, provides breakfast and free Wifi. All have free car parking.
Getting to Crawford from your hotel
Most hotels near Crawford are within a 13-minute walk of the station. The closest, Serena Inn Apartment No5, is 170 m away (2 minutes on foot), while the other Serena Inn rooms and Yannas Guesthouse are 190 m to 270 m away (3 to 4 minutes). Regency Self Catering Serviced Apartments and Savoy Lodge are 360 m to 390 m away, a 5- to 6-minute walk. Camdene Guesthouse, Camdale Guesthouse, Lalla Cottages Cape Town and Cozy home away from home sit 570 m to 860 m from the station, an 8- to 13-minute walk. For these, walking is still practical, but a short ride is an option. If you are arriving from the airport, a drive or taxi is the straightforward way to reach any of these hotels.
About Crawford
Crawford is a railway station in Rondebosch, serving Cape Town's southern suburbs. The area's rhythm is academic: during UCT term, Main Road pavements fill with students at 08:00 and 17:00, coffee shops around Rondebosch Village are busy, and Jammie Shuttle buses run up Woolsack Drive every few minutes. Visitors come for the university, the Baxter Theatre on Main Road at the edge of UCT's lower campus, and the granite memorial above the university, signposted off Rhodes Drive, which looks across the Cape Flats to the Hottentots Holland mountains. The station itself is a commuter hub, busy until about 19:00. In the December to mid-February vacation the suburb empties, while graduation weeks in December and April and the first fortnight of the academic year are the exception: every B&B within walking distance of campus sells out to visiting parents months ahead.
Tips for staying near Crawford
- During UCT term, Main Road pavements are full of students at 08:00 and 17:00, and Jammie Shuttle buses run up Woolsack Drive every few minutes. Allow extra time if you are walking to the station at those hours.
- Graduation weeks in December and April, plus the first fortnight of the academic year, are the busiest: every B&B within walking distance of campus sells out to visiting parents months ahead, so book early for those dates.
- In the December to mid-February vacation the suburb empties, guesthouse rates soften, and you can park anywhere. If you prefer a quieter stay and easier parking, this is the window to choose.
- After dark, the lower stretch of Main Road around the station is busy with commuters until about 19:00, then thin. If you are returning late, consider a taxi from Claremont or the city rather than walking that stretch.
- If you are driving to the granite memorial above the university, park in the marked lot and do not leave anything visible in the car; continue up the contour path behind it for a proper hour of walking.
Crawford hotels: questions people ask
What is the closest hotel to Crawford?
Serena Inn Apartment No5 is the closest hotel we list, about 2 min walk · 170 m from Crawford in a straight line, in Cape Town.
Are there hotels within walking distance of Crawford?
Yes: 16 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of Crawford, about a 15-minute walk, and 11 are within 500 m. The closest is Serena Inn Apartment No5, 170 m away.
Which hotels near Crawford have free parking?
Serena Inn Apartment No5, Serena Inn Apartment no5 Self Catering, Serena inn Room 1 list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.
What is the best-rated hotel near Crawford?
None of the hotels near Crawford has enough guest reviews yet to compare scores; the list above is ordered by walking time, then stars.
Are there 4- and 5-star hotels near Crawford?
1 of the hotels we list within 1 km of Crawford have 4 or 5 stars, the nearest being Camdale Guesthouse (760 m).
What is the area around Crawford like in the evening?
At 21:00 Rondebosch is quiet, with no bar strip; the nearest is Main Road in Claremont, fifteen minutes' walk south. The lower stretch of Main Road around the station is busy with commuters until about 19:00, then thin. On the residential side you can walk home under streetlights.
When do hotels near Crawford sell out?
Graduation weeks in December and April, plus the first fortnight of the academic year, are the exception: every B&B within walking distance of campus sells out to visiting parents months ahead. In the December to mid-February vacation the suburb empties and you can park anywhere.