Cape Town Hotels for DHL Stormers vs Scarlets, 24 October 2026

Book early for the DHL Stadium match and choose your base by how you want to spend the rest of the weekend.

Where the match happens and why your base matters

DHL Stadium sits in Green Point, a short walk from the V&A Waterfront and about 10 to 15 minutes by car from the city centre, depending on traffic. On match day, the roads around Green Point and Sea Point fill up from mid-afternoon, so staying within walking distance removes the taxi queue problem entirely. Hotels in Green Point and the Waterfront are the obvious picks, but they are also the most expensive, often 20 to 40 percent above equivalent rooms in the city centre on a busy weekend.

If you are coming for just the game, the city centre gives you better value. The Table Bay Hotel and The Commodore are examples of Waterfront properties that fill fast for big fixtures, while the CBD has a deeper supply of mid-range and business hotels around Bree Street, Long Street and Strand Street. From there, a rideshare to the stadium costs roughly the same as two coffees, and you avoid the post-match crawl out of Green Point.

Green Point and Sea Point: walk to the whistle

Green Point is the closest residential area to the stadium, with guesthouses and small hotels on and around Main Road and Somerset Road. Sea Point, one suburb further along the coast, adds more options and a promenade for the morning after. Expect to pay more here than in the CBD, but you gain the ability to walk to and from the match, which on a 24 October Saturday evening is worth a lot. Book at least six to eight weeks out; October is also the start of Cape Town's tourist season, so supply tightens quickly.

If you stay in Sea Point, the walk to DHL Stadium takes about 25 to 35 minutes along Beach Road, or a short rideshare. There is no dedicated match-day train service to the stadium, so plan on walking, cycling or using a rideshare. The MyCiTi bus runs along the Atlantic Seaboard and stops near the stadium, but services get crowded close to kick-off. I would choose Green Point over Sea Point if the priority is convenience, and Sea Point if you want the promenade and a wider choice of restaurants.

City centre and Woodstock: better value, short rides

The CBD, particularly around Bree Street, has the best balance of price and choice. You can find rooms in the mid-range band that cost noticeably less than equivalent Waterfront properties, and you are close to restaurants, bars and the Company's Garden. A rideshare from Bree Street to the stadium typically takes 10 to 15 minutes outside peak traffic, longer if you leave it until 30 minutes before kick-off. The Cape Town station is nearby for anyone arriving by train from the northern suburbs or the airport line.

Woodstock and Salt River, just east of the CBD, are worth considering if you want a more local feel and lower rates. The Old Biscuit Mill area has a handful of guesthouses, and the ride to Green Point is around 15 to 20 minutes by car. I would book here only if you have a car or are comfortable using rideshares, because public transport to the stadium is not direct. For a two-night match weekend, the CBD remains my first recommendation for most travellers.

When to book and what to skip

October is a shoulder month in Cape Town: days are often mild, but wind and rain are possible, so pack a light waterproof layer. The match is on 24 October 2026, a Saturday, so expect the city to be busy from Friday. Book accommodation as soon as your travel dates are fixed; waiting until the week of the match leaves you with the least attractive rooms at the highest prices. If you are flexible, arriving on the Thursday and leaving on the Monday gives you a calmer weekend and better rates on the extra nights.

Skip the idea of staying right at the stadium unless you have a specific reason. There are few hotels directly adjacent, and the surrounding streets are quiet outside match days. Also skip the airport hotels if you are here for the game; the drive from Cape Town International Airport to Green Point is 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic, and you will spend more on rideshares than you save on the room. Check the official Stormers ticketing site for kick-off time, ticket categories and any match-day transport notices before you finalise your plans.

Questions, answered

How do I get to DHL Stadium on match day?

Walking from Green Point or the V&A Waterfront is easiest. Rideshares from the CBD take 10 to 15 minutes outside peak traffic, and MyCiTi buses stop nearby. There is no dedicated match-day train service, so allow extra time.

Which area should I book for a match weekend?

Green Point for walking distance, the city centre for value and restaurant choice, or Sea Point for the promenade. I would book the CBD for a two-night trip and Green Point if convenience matters most.

Is October a good time to visit Cape Town?

It is shoulder season, with mild days but possible wind and rain. It is less crowded than December and January, and hotel rates are usually lower, but book early because the match weekend will fill rooms.

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