O.R. Tambo Travel Guide
Johannesburg



Visit O.R. Tambo
Stay near popular O.R. Tambo attractions
Things to do

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

Ultimate Johannesburg Soweto and Apartheid Museum Tour

Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
Top hotels in O.R. Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
"I arrived early because my flight from Asia landed early. I had informed them about this and requested an early check-in. The receptionist kindly found me an available room with little wait. However, the room was dark and cold (in November!), so I sometimes had to use the heater. Breakfast was good, ..."
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
"We have stayed at this hotel many times Nd have always enjoyed the convenience of being attached to the airport."
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026

Metcourt Emperors Palace
"The housekeeping staff were not professional. I needed a rest in Joburg and they came to start cleaning my room around 9am and only finished at around 3pm. I literally spent the whole day outside my room and in the morning the housekeeping staff are loud they will be conversing very loudly and it ..."
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG

D'oreale Grande Hotel Emperors Palace
"Clean room and nice amenities and close to the airport with a free shuttle."
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Mondior Emperors Palace
"This is meant to be a 4 star hotel and it probably was a few decades ago but now it is dated, tired and run down. The room (apparently a superior king room) was dark, small and stuffy. The air cond did not work properly so is was hot too! The bathroom was especially tired and smelled awful and the ..."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
Where to stay in O.R. Tambo

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.

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.

Randburg
Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by 4th Avenue Parkhurst or Cresta Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.















