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Welcome to your 2010 World Cup accommodation guide, your definitive approach to an exceptional Cape Town travel experience. We offer a gateway to every type of Cape Town accommodation facility from the cosiest home away from home apartments, world class villas to 5 star luxury Penthouses all a few minute walk from the world class, Green Point Stadium

South Africa is the proud host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. As avid football fans and Cape Town travel experts , we will be bringing you all the latest World Cup news , 2010 accommodation , and updates on World Cup stadiums as well as 2010 host cities .

It's a good idea to start planning now for your trip to the first African World Cup . As Africa's most powerful tourist magnet, Cape Town draws thousands of international visitors each year. Combine this with the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ - billed as the biggest sporting event of all time - and you have a situation in which masses of people are trying to book a limited number of flights , tickets and accommodation for 2010 .

The date for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ has been set, with the opening match on Friday 11 June at Soccer City in Johannesburg .

Key matches and dates for Green Point Stadium in Cape Town are as follows:

Fri 11 June 2010 - Opening Match - Thurs 29 June 2010 - Round of 16 - Sat 3 July 2010 - Quarter Final - Tues 6 July 2010 - Semi Final

With a capacity of 68000 the new Green Point stadium is an architectural feat with wave-like lines and a glass panel roof. But probably its most impressive feature is its location; set against the backdrop o f Table Mountain on Cape Town's western seaboard.

The new Green Point Stadium has been specially designed to reduce the impact of the notoriously strong Cape Town winds. The translucent roof will let through light on sunny days , while the facade is covered with a stretched fibre-glass mesh that plays with the natural light.

 

With thousands of people flocking to Cape Town every year, various holiday accommodation venues have popped up everywhere.

There are a wide variety of world cup packages on offer. You can either, follow your favourite team, travel to the main matches or simply enjoy the experience of having been there to see the final game.

We have a wide selection of world cup accommodation in our portfolio, which are a 2 minute walk away from the Green Point Stadium. Make sure you book yours today!