Newtown Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Top hotels in Newtown
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Breakfast is goo
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Southern Sun is my hotel of choice whenever I travel to South Africa and have enjoyed my stays always. However on my last stay in Johannesburg, my room had no complimentary water for a person checking in tired at night and they were not answering their room service phone, I had to beg for water in ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Excellent affordable option in O.R. Tambo Airport area for extended layovers
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Clean room, staff friendly and breakfast great Only concern was arranging pickup at airport upon arrival was a no show
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Excellent breakfast menu. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
Breakfast was not huge, but it was great and more than adequate. No complaints
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newtown
Downtown Johannesburg
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.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Southgate Mall.
