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

Adler Museum of Medicine

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Adler Museum of Medicine during your travels in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
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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
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

NZ$183
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
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
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

NZ$102
per adult
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk
Visit Nelson Mandela's house

History Bicycle Tour of Soweto

NZ$77
per adult
History Bicycle Tour of Soweto
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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$145 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$145
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Rosebank Mall and Melrose Arch ...
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$294 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$294
29 July - 30 July
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! (2,004 reviews)
"Buffet breakfast is excellent and the decor and pool area were very comfortable for lounging around. Extremely convenient for morning flights out, or early pick-up for a safari tour (breakfast is available from 4am!). Only disappointment was the gym, which was OK if you like treadmills, but it only ..."

Reviewed on 11 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$249 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$249
3 Aug - 4 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! (1,636 reviews)
"Excellent airport shuttle. Very helpfull"

Reviewed on 10 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$209 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$209
25 July - 26 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Excellent service at Protea Hotel OR Tambo! A special thank you to Katlego, who was incredibly friendly, welcoming, professional, efficient, and helpful. She made our check-in quick, smooth, and completely stress-free. Her warm attitude and outstanding customer service made us feel valued from the ..."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is NZ$426 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$426
18 July - 19 July
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (614 reviews)
"Clean. Convenient. Friendly Staff. Perfect Business Hotel."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Sandton Sun & Towers
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$177 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
NZ$177
8 Aug - 9 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! (937 reviews)
"Great location and friendly team members. Nice facility with good amenities and common area."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in Parktown

Find the best Parktown areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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 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, 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.

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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