Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide
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Johannesburg City Hall
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.
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.
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.
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.
The AGOG
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The AGOG during your travels in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Johannesburg Stadium
Catch an event at Johannesburg Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Activities
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Johannesburg Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Its convenient and really good value for transitting via JNB to final destination on the African continent.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Room smelt of damp. The air con was leaking water onto the carpet. Otherwise the room was clean and spacious. Good for the night that we needed
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Nice friendly staff
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
The breakfast was excellent. Staff overall very helpful and friendly. Great location fir a one night stopover between flights. Free shuttle. On time and every 15 minutes. Unfortunately, place is very dated and in desperate need of an upgrade. I think Sol Kerzner would have been disappointed.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
@Sandton Hotel
Very nice stay! Excellent service from all sides!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
I stayed in one of the Superior Rooms. Presented well, clean, maintained well. Housekeeping staff and Reception staff as well as Room Service were quick to act on requests. Had also booked a separate room for family visiting South Africa on a different floor. Happy with service and will definitely ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Johannesburg
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.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Bedfordview
Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Ster-Kinekor Eastgate while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide
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- Nelson Mandela Bridge
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