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The Silo Hotel

A 28-room landmark hotel above the Zeitz MOCAA at the V&A Waterfront, with Cape Town’s most dramatic views.

Cape Town

Overview

The Silo sits in a converted grain silo at the V&A Waterfront, six floors above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. Heatherwick Studio’s pillowed glass windows glow over the harbour at night and frame Table Mountain by day. Each of the 28 rooms is individually designed by Liz Biden, with bold colour, contemporary African art and floor-to-ceiling views. It’s the most striking hotel in the city, and the best base for guests who want to walk to the Waterfront, the museum and the Robben Island ferry.

At a Glance

  • Type: Luxury design hotel

  • Location: Silo District, V&A Waterfront

  • Rooms: 28, from 41 m² rooms to a 211 m² penthouse, all individually decorated

  • Facilities: Rooftop pool and bar, spa with sauna, gym, library, private art gallery

  • Dining: The Willaston Bar and The Granary Café, plus 24-hour room service

  • Art: Direct access to the Zeitz MOCAA below

  • Airport: About 20–25 minutes by road

  • Best for: Couples, art lovers and first-time visitors who want the Waterfront on their doorstep

Activities & Dining

The Silo Rooftop is the place for a sunset drink, with a 360-degree view from Table Mountain to the harbour. Part of the rooftop pool is reserved for hotel guests. Between outings there’s the spa, the gym and the library.

The Zeitz MOCAA is right downstairs, and the Waterfront’s restaurants, shops and the Robben Island ferry are a short walk away. The concierge can arrange anything from helicopter flips to cycling tours.

Getting There

  • By road: About 20–25 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. We’ll arrange your private transfer.

Insider Tips

  • Book the rooftop for sunset drinks. It’s one of the best views in Cape Town.

  • Visit the Zeitz MOCAA early in your stay. Hotel guests have direct access.

  • Ask for a higher floor for the fullest views of the mountain and harbour.

  • Walk to the Robben Island ferry from the hotel, and book tickets well ahead in summer.

  • Book well ahead for December to February. With only 28 rooms, it fills early.

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