Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide

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Downtown Johannesburg showing heritage architecture and outdoor art
Downtown Johannesburg showing heritage architecture and outdoor art
SAB World of Beer featuring a bar and interior views
Arts on Main which includes a city and street scenes
Johannesburg Art Gallery featuring outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and art

Top hotels in Downtown Johannesburg

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 ฿5,015 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿5,015
฿5,767 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,855 reviews)
Really great hotel if you are transitting via JNB airport as we were. Staff were welcoming, hotel was clean airy bright and modern. Our room was clean and comfortable We were able to check in on arrival which was great too. Food selection was very good and the buffet breakfast was excellent!

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park GP
The price is ฿3,991 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿3,991
฿4,590 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,660 reviews)
Awesome service

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is ฿3,241 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
฿3,241
฿3,728 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Very clean

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Southern Sun Sandton Sun & Towers

Southern Sun Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg GP
The price is ฿6,789 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
฿6,789
฿7,875 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (572 reviews)
Wonderful stay at a very good and well kept hotel. Central and around some amazing restaurants and shops.

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Southern Sun Sandton Sun & Towers
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 ฿2,497 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
฿2,497
฿2,900 total
13 Feb - 14 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Staff very friendly and efficient

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Garden Court Sandton City

Garden Court Sandton City

3 out of 5
Cnr West and Maude Street Sandton Gauteng
The price is ฿2,869 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
฿2,869
฿3,328 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (994 reviews)
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Right from the Reception, the Concierge and the hosts in the dining. Big up to Lorato at the omelette station

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Garden Court Sandton City
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Johannesburg

Afternoon summer thunderstorms. I love my city!

Johannesburg CBD

While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Johannesburg City Hall and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.

Johannesburg CBD
Panoramic view of Johannesburg, South Africa

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.

Rosebank
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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.

Melrose
Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a garden

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.

Randburg
I just love coffee and cake.

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.

Bedfordview
World Cup stadium, Soccer City, A little blurry but an awesome sports venue and amazingly artful structure from the outside.

Johannesburg South

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Gold Reef City Casino or Apartheid Museum.

Johannesburg South

Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide