Student accommodation · Observatory
Troost Brothers
Affordable quality accommodation
A calm, secure home at the start of your studies — friendly, well-kept rooms a short walk from UCT’s Hiddingh and Groote Schuur campuses, at a price that respects a student budget.
Why rent with us
Everything set up for a settled, stress-free year
Friendly, well-kept rooms
Furnished with a bed, desk, chair and storage, cleaned between tenants and maintained properly all year.
Safe and secure
A walled, gated property with secure entry and outside lighting — a place your family can feel easy about.
People, not paperwork
Straight answers by phone or email from the owners themselves. No agents, no call centres, no hidden fees.
The house
A proper home, not a hostel
Our house on Baker Street keeps its old Observatory character: high ceilings, wooden floors, a sunny courtyard and shared spaces where housemates actually meet. We keep tenant numbers modest on purpose so the kitchen and bathrooms never feel crowded.
- Single and shared rooms, all furnished
- Shared kitchen, lounge and laundry
- Water, electricity and Wi-Fi included
- Weekly cleaning of the shared areas
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From enquiry to check-in
A simple, human process
Call or email us. Tell us your start date and what you need — we reply quickly with real availability.
Come and see it. Visit the rooms in person so you can be sure it feels right for you.
Move in and settle. A simple lease, a smooth handover, then it’s your home for the year.
What our tenants say
Thandi UCT, third year
“Clean, quiet and close to campus. The Troosts fixed a geyser problem the same day I reported it.”
Ryan CPUT, second year
“The rent was honest — what they quoted is what I paid, with water and lights included.”
Grace Postgraduates.
“I moved in not knowing anyone in Cape Town and the house made it easy to settle.”
Rooms fill up fast each semester
Send us a message or give us a call and we’ll come back to you with real availability and honest pricing.