Kensington Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

4.5/5(16 reviews)

With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.

Montecasino
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.

Nelson Mandela Square
Gold Reef City showing a statue or sculpture, art and a city

Gold Reef City Casino

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.

Gold Reef City Casino
Apartheid Museum showing art and a city

Apartheid Museum

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.

Apartheid Museum
First National Bank Stadium

First National Bank Stadium

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

First National Bank Stadium

Rhodes Park

Rhodes Park is just one of the places to see in Johannesburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Rhodes Park

Things to do

The Munro Drive Photo Stop

Jo'burg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Apartheid Museum & Soweto

฿600
per adult
Jo'burg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Apartheid Museum & Soweto
Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg

Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg

฿10,147
per adult
Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg
Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

฿3,302
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

฿5,074
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari
Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

฿4,520
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Sterkfontein cave

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience

฿3,647
per adult
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
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Top hotels in Kensington

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, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is ฿4,241 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,241
฿4,878 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,737 reviews)
"Great airport hotel for an overnight stay. Excellent cafe & restaurant onsite & also close to shops"

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is ฿2,658 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
฿2,658
฿3,057 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg, Boksburg, Gauteng
The price is ฿1,955 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
฿1,955
฿2,270 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (683 reviews)
"Good quick overnight hotel, friendly staff, close to JNB airport, older property, our room was difficult to cool."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is ฿3,079 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,079
฿3,541 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (260 reviews)
"The whole staff were nice. Great ambience. The Rooms are well kept and smells fresh. Will definitely stay again. Everyone was so accommodating"

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2025

@Sandton Hotel
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, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is ฿2,497 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
฿2,497
฿2,900 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The property provides a complimentary shuttle service to the designated pick-up point at the airport, requiring guests to walk to the terminals. The staff is friendly, the facilities are clean, and the rooms are quiet, despite being just 10 minutes from the airport. Breakfast was good with lots of ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

4.5 out of 5
Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is ฿2,353 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,353
฿2,730 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (390 reviews)
"all services were excellent except that hotel did not have working generator to cope with power interruption which made inconvenient to do shower early morning"

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Kensington

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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
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Downtown Johannesburg

4/5(2 area reviews)

Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.

Downtown Johannesburg
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Houghton Estate

4/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Houghton Estate
Maropeng featuring interior views as well as an individual male

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
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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
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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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