Johannesburg CBD Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Johannesburg CBD
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Constitution Hill
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Constitution Hill during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Museum Africa
Journey through South Africa’s social and cultural history as you examine the relics and artifacts contained in this fascinating museum complex.
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.
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.
Activities
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour
Our pick of the best Johannesburg CBD Hotel Deals
The Parktonian All Suite Hotel
Eating and drinking should be restricted to certain areas especially alcoholic drinks as there is a bar.the lifts takes forever and that needs urgent attention
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Clean room, great amenities
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
The staff was very helpful and so kind. Very good hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Satisfactory
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Hotel is fine for an airport hotel, food is fine, room was clean and was convenient to airport.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
@Sandton Hotel
I have to say thay thia hotel was excellent! The staff was very helpful! A big shoutout to Xolani for his professionalism and his willingness to help. The hotel is located in a very safe area.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Johannesburg CBD
Downtown Johannesburg
Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around 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.
