Johannesburg South Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg in the daytime.  Looks even neater in the night with lights on.
Gold Reef City Casino featuring a bridge
Gold Reef City which includes a city, heritage architecture and a fountain
Gold Reef City featuring heritage architecture, central business district and a city
Gold Reef City which includes rides

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Johannesburg South Hotel Deals

Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel

Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Corner of Northern Parkway Johannesburg South Gauteng
The price is NZ$209 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
NZ$209
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gold Reef City Casino and Gold Reef ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
The room was clean and well maintained. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious, with a wide variety.. I would definitely recommend this for anyone.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel
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$288 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$288
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (1,889 reviews)
The phones in the room don't work half the time. There should also be a sticker for essential phone numbers (for when the room phones work).

Reviewed on 24 Mar 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$197 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
NZ$197
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (1,625 reviews)
Very nice hotel, close to the airport, convenient shuttle service, employees are very friendly and helpful. My only criticism is the rooms are not set up for travelers from North America. Not a single USB port to charge electronics in the room. Unless you have international travel adaptors, you are ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$160 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$160
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Comfortable layover between flights. Restaurant dood choice buffet. Shuttle to airport reliable and on time.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
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$120 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$120
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (850 reviews)
Great Conceirge relation

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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$151 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
NZ$151
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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! (1,000 reviews)
The stay was super, definitely looking forward to going back there

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Johannesburg South

Trendy Maboneng in Johannesburg.. Love the street art all over the city. #MeetSouthAfrica #TheTinyTaster

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.

Johannesburg CBD
Downtown Johannesburg showing heritage architecture and outdoor art

Downtown Johannesburg

4/5(2 area reviews)

Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.

Downtown Johannesburg
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Orlando East

While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela's House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.

Orlando East
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Houghton Estate

If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Houghton Estate
Panoramic view of Johannesburg, South Africa

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.

Rosebank
Johannesburg Botanical Garden which includes a park

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.

Randburg


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