Braamfontein Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Visit Braamfontein
Popular places to visit
Joburg Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Joburg Theatre during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Constitution Hill
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Constitution Hill during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Neighbourgoods Market
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Neighbourgoods Market. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Wits Art Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Wits Art Museum during your travels in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
CO-OP Studio
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at CO-OP Studio during your travels in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Origins Centre Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Origins Centre Museum during your travels in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do
Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour
full day tour Johannesburg et soweto township
Apartheid Museum: Immersive History Tour & Experience
Amapiano & Afrobeats Nightlife Experience in Johannesburg
Top hotels in Braamfontein
The Parktonian All Suite Hotel
Lovely staff, good food, nice room
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
The Southern Sun O. R. Tambo Hotel was a home away from home for us. We stayed there one day at the beginning of our trip to South Africa and for three days at the end. The hotel staff did everything they could to make us feel welcome. The hotel is very clean and well-appointed. The breakfast is ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
The spa is excellent. Well trained staff and great massage and facial. Room was clean. But towels are very small. Unfortunately the power kept going off and their generator only provided lighting, no power sockets or tv which was frustrating. Investing in a better generator backup system would be ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
The rooms were comfortable. The staff was amazing and friendly. Food and service were great.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
The shuttle service is great and regular. The driver was very helpful and he loaded and unloaded the bags alone. The hotel cleanness is acceptable.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Braamfontein
Johannesburg CBD
While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Nelson Mandela Bridge and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.
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 Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, 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, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton 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.
