Johannesburg CBD Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Visit Johannesburg CBD
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.
Museum Africa
Journey through South Africa’s social and cultural history as you examine the relics and artifacts contained in this fascinating museum complex.
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.
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.
University of Witwatersrand
Explore the campus of University of Witwatersrand during your stay 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
Apartheid Museum: Immersive History Tour & Experience
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Amapiano & Afrobeats Nightlife Experience in Johannesburg
Top hotels in Johannesburg CBD
The Parktonian All Suite Hotel
Clean facility all the way around. Courteous and helpful staff. Great breakfast. Please repair gym equipment.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Went for breakfast at 4am. Staff at hot section ignored you and carried on with setup and one went to the back. No coffee offered. Maybe let one setup or prepare and at least one help guests
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
I took the shuttle to the airport and the driver was very helpful. The room was great, clean the bed was amayand I did not go to the bar.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
We did not stay long enough to have breakfast because we were catching an early flight.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Clean
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Front desk very warm and pleasant
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Johannesburg CBD
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, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney 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.
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.
