Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Visit Downtown Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Johannesburg City Hall
After visiting Johannesburg City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Johannesburg Art Gallery
See paintings by great European masters, such as Monet and Picasso, and admire the work of South African artists at this downtown gallery.
Nelson Mandela Bridge
Find out about the history of Johannesburg with a stop at Nelson Mandela Bridge. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Ellis Park Stadium
Catch an event at Ellis Park Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Rissik Street Post Office
You can find out about the history of Johannesburg with a trip to Rissik Street Post Office. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Ellis Park Swimming Pool
You can enjoy the entertainment at Ellis Park Swimming Pool during your travels to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Things to do
Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour
Harties Cableway and Hartbeespoort Dam Cruise Full Day Tour
Amapiano & Afrobeats Nightlife Experience in Johannesburg
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Johannesburg
Businessburg Hotel
Lovely
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
The breakfast buffet is very good, nice selection from fresh fruit, pastries, green salad and eggs. The dinner buffet was ok, decent selection but most cuts of meat were overdone. The waitress were attentive and nice. Rooms are fine, extra blankets need cleaning. Can't beat the location.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Easy access to JNB
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Lovely hotel, close to OR Tambo airport, can highly recommend
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
As usual it was excellent. Great place to stay at a great price.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
The elevator didn't work, room heating didn't work, first fan heater provided didn't work, shower was clogged. Not the holiday inn it used to be.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Johannesburg
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Victory Theater and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Melville
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Melville. You might consider stopping by 7th Street while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Bedfordview
Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Ster-Kinekor Eastgate 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.
