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.
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.
Museum Africa
Journey through South Africa’s social and cultural history as you examine the relics and artifacts contained in this fascinating museum complex.
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.
University of Witwatersrand
Explore the campus of University of Witwatersrand during your stay in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Activities
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Johannesburg CBD Hotel Deals
The Parktonian All Suite Hotel
Clean facility all the way around. Courteous and helpful staff. Great breakfast. Please repair gym equipment.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Garden Court Milpark
Staffs are prompt to fix any issue
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
First floor room, no need for the elevator. Clean, well maintained room. Fast check in
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
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
Room was clean, staff was fantastic, breakfast was fantastic.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 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.
Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Southgate Mall or Gold Reef City Casino.
