Newtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Museum Africa
Journey through South Africa’s social and cultural history as you examine the relics and artifacts contained in this fascinating museum complex.
Newtown Junction Mall
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can do some window-shopping at Newtown Junction Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Sci Bono Discovery Centre
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Sci Bono Discovery Centre during your travels in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Mary Fitzgerald Square
Find out about the history of Johannesburg when you take a trip to Mary Fitzgerald Square. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Market Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Market Theatre during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
The Market Theatre Flea Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Market Theatre Flea Market during your trip to Johannesburg.
Activities
Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option
4 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Our pick of the best Newtown Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
"I have stayed at City Lodge for years, enroute from a long overseas flight and onward the next day to Gaborone. The staff is always welcoming, the dinner is relaxing and good, and guidance regarding this or that is always reliable and helpful. And City Lodge's convenience to Tambo is just was I ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
"Good place, wish my stay was longer than overnight"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
"A very convenient concise hotel"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
"very clean and spacious"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
"The free breakfast included was AMAZING!! Wonderful South African hospitality!!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
"Was completely comfortable"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newtown
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 Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
Kensington
Kensington is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Johannesburg area, you might plan a trip to Eastgate Shopping Centre or Bedford Centre Shopping Mall.
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.
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 Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Southgate Mall.
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.
