The Silo 

A celebration of art, architecture and design

Sister to La Residence in Franschhoek, this industrial design hotel combines modern luxury and amazing Cape Town views.

Everything about The Silo does its location justice as the hotel above Africa’s biggest collection of contemporary art, Zeitz MOCAA. Housed in the top six floors of this former 1920s grain silo, this landmark building makes a statement with its reworked industrial exterior. And its vantage point means views that encompass the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain and even Robben Island.

The five-and-a-half-metre geometric feature windows are a conversation starter, ballooning out from the grey façade. From inside, every room is worthy of a photo; the exposed concrete walls are bathed in generous daylight, there’s commissioned original artwork everywhere, and the furnishings are all eye-catchingly eclectic. Hotel guests get priority access to The Granary Café, the hotel’s main restaurant, and half of The Silo Rooftop, where you can sip on a tempting Silo Signature cocktail to immense views of Cape Town. There’s also the exclusive art gallery, The Vault, where guests can browse work from up-and-coming local artists to complement the free entry to the Zeitz MOCAA. For those who like to keep active, there’s a sleek gym and a rooftop pool, while guests can also choose a treatment with exclusive products at the Silo Spa.

Why we love The Silo

  • Personally selected by the hotel's owner, the original artwork, distinctive fabrics and stylish furnishings add to the drama of the hotel

  • The best views of Cape Town are found at The Silo Rooftop

  • Private art tours can be arranged with the hotel's resident Art Concierge

  • All rooms have a balcony, and at least one of the hotel’s striking feature windows

5 stars
Cape Town
Towering over the V&A Waterfront, The Silo is just a few minutes’ walk from its shops and restaurants
The transfer time from Cape Town airport is approximately 30 minutes
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Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
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  • Spas & wellness
  • Activities
  • Sustainability

With its enviable position looming over the V&A Waterfront, The Silo is fast becoming a city hotspot for drinks. dining and sensational views. The main restaurant Granary Café offers a range of seasonal dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, whilst lighter meals and drinks can be enjoyed at The Willaston Bar. Head to The Silo Rooftop for sweeping views across the city.

Granary Café
The hotel's main restaurant uses plenty of local and seasonal produce - expect prawn chilli pasta and Szechuan eggplant dishes.

The Willaston Bar
At the hotel's swanky bar you can order a lighter meal or a signature cocktail and view Cape Town from above.

The Silo Rooftop
A cool spot for drinks and casual bites with arguably some of the best views of the city.

The Granary Café is also the venue for decadent afternoon Royal Tea and the indulgent Sunday Brunch.

Whats Included

• Breakfast at Granary Café • Entry to Zeitz MOCAA.

Hot crystal massages, 24-karat body rituals and black pearl facials are just some of the indulgent treatments available at the spa.

Speak to the concierge for details of the many running, cycling and hiking trails around the city.

View the largest collection of contemporary African art with free entry to the Zeitz MOCAA. You are also steps from the V&A Waterfront shops and restaurants and the ferries or yachts across to Robben Island.

• Breakfast at Granary Café • Entry to Zeitz MOCAA • Access to the hotel’s exclusive art gallery, The Vault.

The Silo Hotel Foundation supports many local projects including volunteering at Cape Town community kitchens, supporting disadvantaged babies, children and youth care centres and The South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds. They also support local artists with exhibitions in The Vault, the hotel's art gallery.

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