Newtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Museum Africa showing interior views
SAB World of Beer featuring a bar and interior views as well as a small group of people
Museum Africa showing interior views
Museum Africa showing interior views
SAB World of Beer featuring a bar and interior views

Popular places to visit

Museum Africa featuring signage and a city as well as a small group of people

Museum Africa

4/5(1 review)

Journey through South Africa’s social and cultural history as you examine the relics and artifacts contained in this fascinating museum complex.

Museum Africa
SAB World of Beer featuring a bar and interior views

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.

SAB World of Beer

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.

Mary Fitzgerald Square

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.

Newtown Junction Mall

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.

Sci Bono Discovery Centre

The Market Theatre Flea Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Market Theatre Flea Market during your trip to Johannesburg.

The Market Theatre Flea Market

Activities

street art :interpretation of joburg

Johannesburg Street Art & Museum Walking or E-scooter Tour

NZ$53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Street Art & Museum Walking or E-scooter Tour
Half Day Tour of Johannesburg History Human Rights and Arts

Johannesburg City Evolution, Arts and Museums Walking Tour

NZ$62
per adult
Johannesburg City Evolution, Arts and Museums Walking Tour
Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

NZ$171
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

NZ$234
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

NZ$325
per adult
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto
Sterkfontein cave

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience

NZ$191
per adult
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
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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, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is NZ$244 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
NZ$244
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,711 reviews)
"If you need a place to stay at the airport, this is a great option. It’s cheap but good value for money"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is NZ$163 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$163
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Good value."

Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$162 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$162
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (249 reviews)
"Good place to stay"

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

@Sandton Hotel
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$126 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$126
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (662 reviews)
"Overall, it was a clean well maintained hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was just perfect and worth the cost. If your room is ready to check in early - you need to pay a few bucks per hour. The shuttle ride to the airport/hotel is on the hourly schedule."

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

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, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is NZ$200 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
NZ$200
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

4.5 out of 5
Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$126 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$126
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (366 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and great dining options."

Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Newtown

Maropeng showing interior views as well as an individual male

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
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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 Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.

Downtown Johannesburg
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Houghton Estate

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

Houghton Estate
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Rosebank

Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while you're in town.

Rosebank
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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.

Melrose
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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