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.

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Things to do


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 ฿5,788 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿5,788
฿6,657 total
28 Oct - 29 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 ฿5,261 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿5,261
฿6,050 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ฿3,507 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,507
฿4,033 total
15 Nov - 16 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! (1,633 reviews)
"Hotel is tired and is overdue a revamp"

Reviewed on 15 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 ฿3,707 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿3,707
฿4,306 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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)
"It was fairly clean and the amenities in the room included water, coffee, tea, milk and an iron and ironing board. Dining is available all night. There was buffet and a la carte choice. We ordered a la carte- steaks and chef forgot the sauce which came 15 min after the food was on the table. The ..."

Reviewed on 13 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 ฿3,750 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,750
฿4,312 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

4 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd Sandton Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,987 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,987
฿4,585 total
25 Oct - 26 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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Newtown

Find the best Newtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.



Newtown Travel Guide