Newtown Travel Guide

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A SAB South African Breweries building with a large sign, a brick building with a green roof, and a tall building with vertical lines in the background.
A spacious museum interior with high ceilings, glass railings, and various exhibits displayed on walls and platforms.
A vintage Castle Brewery truck parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "The African Lion."
A wall with a cartoon character and the text "CARTOONS IN CONTEXT".
A group of people sitting in a shaded area with a thatched roof and bamboo walls.

Stay near popular Newtown attractions

Museum Africa

8.6/10 (24 reviews)
Journey through South Africa’s social and cultural history as you examine the relics and artifacts contained in this fascinating museum complex.
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Activities

Picture 3 for Activity From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

NZ$365
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half Day Tour

Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour

NZ$124
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour
5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

NZ$3,225
per traveller
5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

NZ$91
per adult
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch
Johannesburg and Soweto tour

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

NZ$263
per adult
Johannesburg and Soweto tour
Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch

Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch

NZ$91
per adult
Guided Bicycle Tour of Soweto with Lunch
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Our pick of the best Newtown 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$312 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
NZ$312
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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! (2,097 reviews)
"I stayed here to wait out an overnight flight connection, and it was good for that purpose. Rooms were clean and satisfactory but not especially spacious. It was quiet. Had the breakfast buffet which was good, not included in the room rate. The hotel restaurant serves all day. I thought it was overpriced, ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is NZ$443 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
NZ$443
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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 ...
Sandton Sun & Towers
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$214 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$214
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,637 reviews)
"The room did not have air conditioning that worked and very noisy"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$228 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
NZ$228
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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! (1,002 reviews)
"It was fairly clean and the amenities in the room included water, coffee, tea, milk and an iron and ironing board. Dining is available all night. There was buffet and a la carte choice. We ordered a la carte- steaks and chef forgot the sauce which came 15 min after the food was on the table. The ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$205 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$205
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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. ...
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

4 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd Sandton Gauteng
The price is NZ$242 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$242
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
@Sandton Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Newtown

Find the best Newtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center 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.

Two large cooling towers with colorful murals, surrounded by trees and power lines.
Photo by Anna Bennett
Open Photo by Anna Bennett

Soweto

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Soweto. You might want to make time for a stop at Maponya Mall or Mandela's House.

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.

Newtown Travel Guide

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