Parktown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape at sunset with prominent buildings including a tall skyscraper with 'Transnet' signage and another with 'ABSA' signage.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings and a bridge with red light trails.

Stay near popular Parktown attractions

Linda Auditorium

You can make plans for a show at Linda Auditorium during your stay in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
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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
Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch

Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch

NZ$75
per adult
Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch
Johannesburg and Soweto tour

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

NZ$263
per adult
Johannesburg and Soweto tour
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Our pick of the best Parktown Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG

4 out of 5
Princess Of Wales Terrace Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is NZ$176 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$176
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and ...
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG
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$305 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
NZ$305
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 ...
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$432 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$432
12 Oct - 13 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$215 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$215
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! (1,634 reviews)
"Room smelled bad, the carpet was wet, and there was a burning smell emitting from the outlet behind the television."

Reviewed on 10 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
The price is NZ$204 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
NZ$204
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Nothing"

Reviewed on 10 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$202 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$202
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The airport shuttle was great and the room was big and clean. We had minor issues with the tv not having any sound but like I said minor issue. The pool was busy when we were there and the pool towels were all used. The attendant who had to bring us new ones only brought us one and did not seem happy ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
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Our guide on where to stay in Parktown

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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.

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.

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.

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