Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic building with ornate architecture, including a dome and columns, and a mural on the adjacent building.
A bar with a wooden counter, a lion beer tap, and a poster for Castle beers.
A street with parked cars, a vintage van, and a building with a sign reading "THE MAIN".
A sculpture of a figure carrying a large object, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.
A wooden play structure in a plaza with a modern building in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Johannesburg attractions

A cityscape with a prominent cylindrical skyscraper, surrounded by various other high-rise buildings and a mix of greenery.

Johannesburg City Hall

8.0/10 (38 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.
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Activities

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

NZ$88
per adult
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch
Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch

Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch

NZ$72
per adult
Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

NZ$202
per adult
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Visit Nelson Mandela's house

History Bicycle Tour of Soweto

NZ$74
per adult
History Bicycle Tour of Soweto
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

NZ$98
per adult
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk
Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch

Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch

NZ$88
per adult
Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch
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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 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$303 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$303
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$237 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$237
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,636 reviews)
"Lovely breakfast and super helpful staff."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is NZ$419 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
NZ$419
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (626 reviews)
"Attached to the mall"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Sandton Sun & Towers
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$126 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
NZ$126
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (971 reviews)
"Good security Well maintained and clean property Good fresh food Staff well trained and knowledgeable and friendly"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$168 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$168
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$205 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$205
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Airport shuttle is free and very convenient. My cinnamon roll at breakfast was hard as a rock. Oh well. All else good."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Johannesburg

Find the best Downtown Johannesburg areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Johannesburg
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A large public square with a prominent statue in the center, surrounded by historic buildings and a modern skyscraper.

Sandton

Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.

A cityscape with a prominent cylindrical skyscraper, a stadium, and surrounding residential and commercial buildings.

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.

A tree-lined street with purple flowers.

O.R. Tambo

If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, winding roads, and a river.

Midrand

You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Boulders Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa.

A cityscape with purple flowering trees, a stadium, and a distant view of the ocean.

Randburg

Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide

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