The Old Foundry Hotel
Where History Meets Modern Creativity.
In the remains of the earliest recorded commercial foundry (1876)—where sparks flew and metal bent as engineers and iron founders plied their trade—rises Ideas Cartel’s flagship location.
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The Old Foundry Hotel is a true experience of old-world sophistication and contemporary elegance. Choose from 24 rooms, work out at the in-house gym, grab a coffee at the Cartel Café, explore the neighbourhood and feel the hustle in the air around the Inner City workspaces. Beyond these facilities, Cape Town central waits at your doorstep.
What our guests say.
— Andren
“The stay at the old Foundry was like living in a fairytale! The fact that they kept the authenticity of the 1904 established Foundry just shows the historical value they kept when restoring and transforming the building. The photos are true to the reality. A definite must stay when in Cape Town!! Friendly staff, very clean and comfy room with Netflix and Nespresso adding a nice touch.”
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Flights between Cape Town and Windhoek, Upington, George, Kimberly, Skukuza, Nelspruit, Pretoria, Maun, St Helena.