Hillbrow Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic building with ornate architecture, including a dome and columns, and a mural on the adjacent building.
A museum with a dome and a red roof.

Stay near popular Hillbrow attractions

Hillbrow Telkom Tower

8.6/10 (4 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Johannesburg with a trip to Hillbrow Telkom Tower. 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 Hillbrow 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$301 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$301
24 July - 25 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! (1,992 reviews)
"Our flight into Johannesburg was delayed by 24 hours, and the desk staff was especially helpful in rearranging our reservations. This was so helpful at a time when we were tired and frustrated."

Reviewed on 2 July 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$241 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$241
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,626 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$432 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$432
18 July - 19 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 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$212
1 Aug - 2 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
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$177 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$177
11 July - 12 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! (929 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$176 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$176
24 July - 25 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! (1,000 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 Hillbrow

Find the best Hillbrow areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Hillbrow
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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.

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