Green Elephant

Observatory is a suburb in Cape Town, South Africa. The area is best known as student neighborhood, most of whom attend the University of Cape Town located close by, and for being the home of the South African Astronomical Observatory headquarters as well as Groote Schuur Hospital.

The Green Elephant is situated in the lively student area of Observatory. It is close to pubs and restaurants,public transport, shops, movies, sportsgrounds and theatres . 

Observatory is Cape Town´s bohemian* suburb, trendy, young and artistic community. It is one of Cape Town´s happening suburbs for local bars, live music and health food restaurants.

It is well placed for a base in Cape Town while you enjoy the benefits the Cape has to offer. Being in a student area, the pubs are full of young people and prices are low ! It is not as expensive other Cape Town nightlife areas.

Observatory is the location for much of the short-term accommodation used by increasing numbers of overseas, particularly North American and European, students attending the University of Cape Town.

Map

Take N2 from the Airport - turn right into Main road, Mowbray. Follow Main Road for 2 km and turn right into Milton Road. It is a one way street and The Green Elephant is on the right hand side. No. 57 Milton Road, Observatory