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.
SAB World of Beer
Explore the history and evolution of beer, learn about every stage of the brewing process and taste some popular South African brews.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Johannesburg: Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Newtown Hotel Deals
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
All good
Reviewed on 18 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
Stayed for two nights. The room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfortable. Shuttle was not available to pick us up at the Gautrain station unfortunately so we had to cross the street and catch an Uber to the hotel. We used the shuttle to go to Nelson Mandela square the next day. Check-in was quick ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
excellent, friendly, clean. loved it
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Newtown
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.
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.
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.
Newtown Travel Guide
- Mary Fitzgerald Square
- Newtown Junction Mall
- Museum Africa
- Bassline
- Montecasino
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Sandton City Mall
- Rosebank Mall
- Emperors Palace Casino
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Apartheid Museum
- Johannesburg Zoo
- First National Bank Stadium
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Johannesburg City Hall
- Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
