The Silo

Cape town, South Africa

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Stay at The Silo

The Silo is a magical space towering above the V&A Waterfront surrounded by the natural wonder of South Africa’s Mother City.

The Silo has been built in the grain elevator portion of the historic grain silo complex occupying six floors above what will become the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA).

The building has been designed by Thomas Heatherwick, Founder and Principal of the London-based Heatherwick Studio. Heatherwick Studio was tasked with the

transformation of the elevator house and the adjacent storage annex of six rows of seven silos, while carefully retaining its cultural significance and creating a building that will be as synonymous with the Cape Town skyline.

From the outside, the greatest visible change to the building’s original structure will be the addition of pillowed glazing panels, inserted into the geometry of the hotel floors, which will bulge outward as if gently inflated. By night, this will transform the building into a glowing lantern or beacon in the harbour.

Why we love it

The Silo Hotel sets a new standard for luxury Cape Town accommodation
The Silo Hotel has been built in the grain elevator portion of the historic grain silo complex occupying six floors above Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA)
A tribute to timeless glamour and contemporary luxury offering the highest levels of personalised service

Experiences

Table Mountain

Ride up Table Mountain on the cable car, meander through a maze of pathways and marvel at views over Camps Bay and Twelve Apostles.

Robben Island

Take a boat to Robben Island for a guided tour around the famous prison where Nelson Mandela and other freedom fighters were held captive.

Hiking

Hike up Lion's Head, during the ascent soak up outstanding views over sights such as Kloof Nek and Signal Hill, then descend as the sun sets.

Tailored Art Tours

The Silo Hotel offers wonderful private art tours that allow guests the opportunity to learn about the incredible African art scene and to celebrate the incredible artists and their work.

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

Containing over 100 galleries, spread over nine floors directly below The Silo, this exquisite space houses a diverse and unique range of contemporary African art.

Marine Life Watching

From Simon's Town and Hout Bay, take a boat trip to islands inhabited by seals. Spot whales and dolphins from here and the waterfront.

Cape Peninsula Tour

This day trip leads you to wonderful destinations such as Cape Point, penguins at Boulder Beach, and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Constantia Winelands

Venture out of Cape Town to the sprawling vineyards, Dutch style architecture and world class wine tasting in Constantia's winelands.

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Independent guest reviews

Missy & Harry

Absolutely amazing holiday. Garonga is heaven! We did everything possible and our guide was brilliant and hilarious. I can definitely recommend True Travel for their excellent advice and professionalism – they clearly are very knowledgeable about where they send their clients and made sure we had a worry-free holiday that perfectly suited us. We were particular grateful for the collection off our flight and help onto our transfer in Johannesburg, which included a very nifty queue jump due to their reputation!