The period after your December pay cheque can be excruciating. But don’t fret; there are plenty of brilliant budget-friendly options in the Central City to tide you over through January. Here are our recommendations.
Swim at the Long Street Baths
Cost: R22 for adults, R11 for children under 16 and R254 for a monthly membership
Cnr Long & Orange streets | www.capetown.gov.za | 021 422 0100
Cycle the CBD with Up Cycles
Cost: R60 to hire a bike for one hour
50 Waterkant St | http://upcycles.co.za | 076 135 2223
Explore the Iziko Museums
Cost: R10 to R15 for kids and R20 to R30 for adults; there are family tickets and discounted rates for students and pensioners
www.iziko.org.za
Visit the District Six Museum
Cost: R30 for a self-guided visit, or R45 with an ex-resident
25a Buitenkant St | www.districtsix.co.za | 021 466 7200
Check out our “local tastes lekker” feature for cheap eats.