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Between Signal Hill, the harbor and the V&A Waterfront, which is known far beyond the borders of South Africa, lies 'de Waterkant', which has quietly developed into one of Cape Town's chicest and most sought-after districts. De Waterkant Village has been home to many different characters since the 18th century, religious, historical, political or colorful. Most of their names and stories have been told and forgotten, but some have left their mark in bricks, village legends or neighborhood histories. In 1997, the City of Cape Town declared De Waterkant Village a national monument.
Over the centuries, this 12-block neighborhood has been home to stonemasons, soldiers, sailors, merchants, artisans, churchmen, Dutch, English, Malays, Khoi, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, whores, homosexuals, bohemians, butchers, bakers, shoemakers, travelers, foreigners, film directors, fashion designers, scribes, home developers and investors. If these streets could talk. You'll find charming cobbled streets lined with colorful semi-detached houses - with magnificent views of the harbor, the city and, of course, Table Mountain. De Waterkant offers tourists, with whom this district has always been very popular, a wide range of accommodation in numerous small hotels and guest houses.