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

8.0/5 (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$89
per adult
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch
4 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

4 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

NZ$2,812
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
4 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
Half-Day Sightseeing in Johannesburg

Half-Day Sightseeing in Johannesburg

NZ$297
per traveller
Half-Day Sightseeing in Johannesburg
Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch

Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch

NZ$73
per adult
Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

NZ$146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Pretoria & Cullinan Diamond Mine Ride

Pretoria & Cullinan Diamond Mine Ride

NZ$419
per traveller
Pretoria & Cullinan Diamond Mine Ride
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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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$303 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$303
15 July - 16 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,990 reviews)
"This hotel is directly attached to the airport which is its key feature. The rooms are very comfortable and the restaurant and facilities are nice. However, the prices can be quite high during peak periods."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

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$252 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$252
27 July - 28 July
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! (1,637 reviews)
"The property is a 3 minute drive from the airport but it's not walkable, so you must take one of their shuttles which drives every 15 minutes. The hotel itself is nice but the heater in my room wasn't working."

Reviewed on 30 June 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$431 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$431
26 July - 27 July
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! (614 reviews)
"Clean. Convenient. Friendly Staff. Perfect Business Hotel."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Sandton Sun & Towers
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$212 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$212
10 July - 11 July
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The shuttle was very easy to use, and we had good meals in the restaurant. The pool area was never in the sun so we didn't use it. There was construction going on in the hotel but it didn't bother us at all as it was only a bit noisy in the afternoon."

Reviewed on 19 June 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
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$175 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$175
25 July - 26 July
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! (927 reviews)
"The staff was great. Thank you to Jacob for helping us get a late check out. Thank you to Chad who helped us with our bags. And to the shuttle drivers who took us to and from the airport. The hotel is walking distance from a great mall."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Garden Court Sandton City

Garden Court Sandton City

3 out of 5
Cnr West and Maude Street Sandton Gauteng
The price is NZ$179 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$179
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice superb place to be, lovely welcoming staff and very helpful"

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

Garden Court Sandton City
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Our guide on where to stay in 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 The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall 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.

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 Johannesburg Botanical Garden or Cresta Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.

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 Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.

Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide

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