Newtown Travel Guide

Johannesburg

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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Top hotels in Newtown

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 ฿5,683 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿5,683
฿6,535 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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 ฿7,058 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿7,058
฿8,117 total
11 Oct - 12 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 ฿3,509 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿3,509
฿4,035 total
4 Nov - 5 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! (1,631 reviews)
"Fabulous place with fabulous staff and accommodation"

Reviewed on 9 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,297 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿3,297
฿3,830 total
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 4 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 ฿3,752 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿3,752
฿4,314 total
16 Oct - 17 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing property....very convenient to the JNB airport..airport shuttle service is a plus...restaurant food was good and reasonable priced...only issue I would complain about is our room a/c did not get as cold as we would like...other than it was a great stay."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

4 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd Sandton Gauteng
The price is ฿4,506 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,506
฿5,182 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
@Sandton Hotel
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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 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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