Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Johannesburg
SAB World of Beer featuring a bar and interior views
Arts on Main featuring street scenes and a city
Johannesburg Art Gallery featuring a statue or sculpture, art and outdoor art
Arts on Main showing a city, art and outdoor art

Popular places to visit

Johannesburg City Hall

Johannesburg City Hall

3.5/5(3 reviews)

After visiting Johannesburg City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Johannesburg City Hall
Johannesburg Art Gallery showing interior views and art

Johannesburg Art Gallery

See paintings by great European masters, such as Monet and Picasso, and admire the work of South African artists at this downtown gallery.

Johannesburg Art Gallery
Nelson Mandela Bridge

Nelson Mandela Bridge

Find out about the history of Johannesburg with a stop at Nelson Mandela Bridge. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Nelson Mandela Bridge

Ellis Park Stadium

Catch an event at Ellis Park Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this quaint area.

Ellis Park Stadium

Turbine Hall

Learn about the events happening in Turbine Hall during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Turbine Hall

Joubert Park

Joubert Park is just one of the places to see in Johannesburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Joubert Park

Activities

Sterkfontein cave

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience

NZ$192
per adult
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

NZ$172
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
4 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

4 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

NZ$2,500
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
4 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
6 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

6 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

NZ$3,077
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
6 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
Johannesburg: Soweto Half-Day Tour

Johannesburg: Soweto Half-Day Tour

NZ$115
per adult
Johannesburg: Soweto Half-Day Tour
5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

NZ$2,853
per traveller
5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
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Our pick of the best Downtown Johannesburg Hotel Deals

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is NZ$234 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$234
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,760 reviews)
"Really a top notch hotel, excellent breakfast and dinner options, right next to airport."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is NZ$167 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
NZ$167
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"P"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg, Boksburg, Gauteng
The price is NZ$129 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$129
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (691 reviews)
"The property was lovely. They have a little bar where the prices were very reasonable. The staff was helpful when we had questions and were friendly. The only “complaints” we had were that our sink in our room was blocked up and drained suupppeeerrr slowly, and the air conditioner didn’t work well. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is NZ$166 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$166
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (260 reviews)
"The whole staff were nice. Great ambience. The Rooms are well kept and smells fresh. Will definitely stay again. Everyone was so accommodating"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

@Sandton Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is NZ$175 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$175
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"only problem that I had was that the breakfast buffet the food was cold otherwise everything was great"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

4.5 out of 5
Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is NZ$153 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
NZ$153
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (396 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Johannesburg

Maropeng showing interior views as well as an individual male

Johannesburg CBD

While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Johannesburg City Hall and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.

Johannesburg CBD
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Houghton Estate

If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Victory Theater and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Houghton Estate
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Melville

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Melville. You might consider stopping by 7th Street while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Melville
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Kensington

Kensington is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Johannesburg area, you might plan a trip to Eastgate Shopping Centre or Bruma Flea Market.

Kensington
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Rosebank

Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.

Rosebank
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Melrose

Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy in Melrose, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Rosebank Station.

Melrose

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