Newtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

NZ$91
per adult
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch
Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch

Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch

NZ$75
per adult
Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch
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
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

NZ$311
per adult
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

NZ$209
per adult
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

NZ$102
per adult
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk
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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$289 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$289
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (1,999 reviews)
"Great place to stay at the airport. Breakfast is amazing and is open really early"

Reviewed on 19 July 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
The price is NZ$237 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$237
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,626 reviews)
"Great experience!"

Reviewed on 18 July 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
The price is NZ$204 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$204
29 July - 30 July
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! (1,004 reviews)
"It was very convenient to the airport."

Reviewed on 17 July 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
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$162 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$162
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (942 reviews)
"Bxb"

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Hampton By Hilton Sandton Grayston

Hampton By Hilton Sandton Grayston

3 out of 5
93 Grayson Drive Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is NZ$152 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$152
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton ...
9/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
"The room and the property were very clean, safe parking inside the property and staff is super friendly. The breakfast however was subpar. My husband and I rate the hotel a 4/5."

Reviewed on 17 July 2026

Hampton By Hilton Sandton Grayston
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$190 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$190
26 July - 27 July
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
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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 The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall 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, Emperors Palace Casino and International Terminal Duty Free Mall are top sights worth seeing.

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 Boulders Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa.

A cityscape with purple flowering trees, a stadium, and a distant view of the ocean.

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.

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