The Best Hotels Closest to Nelson Mandela Square in Johannesburg - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern lobby with a green vertical garden, a grey sofa, and a staircase.

A multi-story building with a blue and beige facade, air conditioning units, a paved driveway, and parked cars.

A reception area with a reception desk, a mirror, a staircase, and a green wall.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a green vertical garden on either side, and a purple doormat with "MC" and "Rose Corner" written on it.

1. Melrose Corner

2.8 km from Nelson Mandela Square

JASON

฿2,177

฿2,503 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with large vases.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, patterned sofa, and decorative plants.

A library with bookshelves, leather armchairs, a coffee table, and lamps.

A sunlit outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table, surrounded by large vases and a tree.

2. Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

Sandton, 2 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Manoj

฿25,159

฿28,933 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair, a large mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

A balcony with a view of a lush garden, a white building, and a pool.

A modern two-story house with a well-maintained garden and outdoor seating area.

3. Hyde Park Guest House

2.7 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Rakesh

฿5,233

฿6,018 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, hanging greenery, and a bar area with a wooden accent wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A person walking through a lobby with a suitcase, a reception desk, and hanging pendant lights.

A person stretching outdoors on a balcony with a gym visible in the background.

4. Catalyst Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

Sandton, 0.9 km from Nelson Mandela Square

YUSUPH

฿2,638

฿3,034 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern interior with curved staircases and glass railings, featuring a central escalator and multiple levels.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with cushions, a small table with a vase, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern high-rise residential building with multiple balconies, a rooftop garden, and a swimming pool area.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a revolving door, and a modern chandelier.

5. @Sandton Hotel

1.1 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Hoffmann

฿3,451

฿3,969 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A reception desk with a man handing a woman a card.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, blue armchair, and a black coffee table. A staircase with a black railing leads to a kitchen area with a refrigerator and a circular mirror.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.

6. Lux Leisure Apartment Hotel Sandton

Sandown, 0.7 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Purple

฿4,733

฿4,733 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large column.

A modern bar area with a long counter, leather bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

7. Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch

3 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Cristina

฿7,984

฿9,274 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

The exterior of the Aduna African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel with a covered entrance, large potted plants, and a brick facade.

A spacious lobby with a herringbone floor, a large tree, and a reception desk labeled "ADUNA."

A pool area with metal planters, tables, and chairs, surrounded by trees and buildings.

A modern bar area with a marble wall, multiple shelves of bottles, and hanging plants.

8. African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection

3.2 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Rachel

฿6,730

฿7,817 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A high-rise building with a glass balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of the city.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinetry, and a view of the city.

A modern pool area with a clear view of the surrounding buildings and a large digital screen.

9. The Leonardo

Sandown, 0.4 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Muzzamil

฿12,189

฿14,017 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, contemporary architecture, and branded signage.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of a modern building.

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A spacious living room with a large window offering a city view, a comfortable sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a lamp.

10. Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton, 0.3 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Martina

฿7,040

฿8,096 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a view of the interior dining space.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, tables set with white napkins, and yellow flowers in vases.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, hanging pendant lights, and a variety of food items and condiments.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

11. The Capital Melrose

3.1 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Merle

฿3,164

฿3,638 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A high-rise hotel room with a large window, a private pool, wicker furniture, and a table with drinks.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a patterned sofa, a small table, and a decorative wall piece.

A hotel entrance with a grand arched facade, a covered entrance area, and potted plants on the sidewalk.

A modern outdoor dining area with glass tables and wicker chairs, a large umbrella, and potted plants.

12. The Michelangelo Towers

Sandown, 0.1 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Terrence

฿9,111

฿10,477 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the garden through the sliding doors.

A swimming pool with two white lounge chairs and a palm tree in the foreground.

A backyard with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

13. Anka Lodge

1.9 km from Nelson Mandela Square

michael

฿1,930

฿1,930 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

An outdoor deck with wooden flooring, a round table, and chairs, surrounded by trees and string lights.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs, surrounded by a brick building with large windows and a tree.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and a small table with chairs.

A gym with cardio machines, a bench, and a mirrored wall.

14. Hyatt House Johannesburg, Sandton

Sandton, 1.9 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Munawer

฿2,199

฿2,554 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape.

A reception area with a counter, two black pendant lights, and a red luggage cart.

A dining area with a table set for two, a sofa, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern hotel with a glass entrance, a covered outdoor area, and a sign reading "The Max Hotel Beyond Expectations."

15. The Max Hotel Sandton

Sandton, 2.2 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Paul

฿2,306

฿2,652 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A spacious living room with a large chandelier, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

A grand entrance with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, and a brick building in the background.

A patio area with a round table and chairs, a pool, and brick walls.

16. Premier Hotel Quatermain

2.6 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Allison

฿2,161

฿2,485 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a glass table, and a living space with a sofa.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a chair, and a view of the outside patio.

A well-maintained lawn with a swimming pool, surrounded by trees and a house.

17. Four Seasons Lehae Guest House

1.6 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Usif

฿2,427

฿2,427 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A breakfast table with plates of food, cups of coffee, and a glass of orange juice.

A multi-story brick building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with manicured shrubs and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows with blinds, and a view of a pool and outdoor seating.

18. Road Lodge Sandton Grayston Drive

Sandown, 1.2 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Archibald

฿1,581

฿1,819 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A balcony with a wicker chair and table, a glass railing, and a view of a cityscape and greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a TV on the wall.

A gym with multiple exercise machines, a clock on the wall, and a digital display.

A bar area with shelves stocked with various bottles, a Nespresso coffee machine, and a decorative plant.

19. Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square

Sandown, 0.1 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Mark

฿6,348

฿7,300 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and two tall buildings in the background.

A modern building with a glass facade, labeled "Sandton Convention Centre," featuring a central staircase and multiple levels.

A bar area with a wooden wall displaying the word "RIFES" and a bar counter with chairs and a hanging light fixture.

A bar area with a bar counter, stools, and a seating area with a sofa and round table.

20. Garden Court Sandton City

Sandown, 0.2 km from Nelson Mandela Square

Benedicta

฿2,865

฿3,295 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Nelson Mandela Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Melrose Corner	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa	9.8 Exceptional 117 reviews	View
Hyde Park Guest House	9.6 Exceptional 171 reviews	View
Catalyst Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK	9.4 Exceptional 170 reviews	View
@Sandton Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 393 reviews	View

Top Nelson Mandela Square Hotel Reviews

NH Johannesburg Sandton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good space, clean and quiet"

@Sandton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I liked my room and the views! I was on the 19th floor, and it was beautiful up there! I like the fact that the room had a microwave and other amenities that were useful for a comfortable stay. And the staff? Very professional and helpful. Also enjoyed the breakfast options. Overall my stay was great and wished I had booked more days. But I’ll definitely come back whenever I’m in Johannesburg again, because I appreciated the location also"

Catalyst Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

8/10 Good

"Loved the hourly complementary shuttle service to and from Mandela Square. Loved the amenities."

Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location, clean and modern facilities."

Southern Sun Sandton

10/10 Excellent

"All good"

The Michelangelo Towers

10/10 Excellent

"The staff are great"

BlackBrick Sandton Two

10/10 Excellent

"The check in process was very easy and the hotel was very clean."

DaVinci Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Courteous staff and clean rooms"

Other attractions near Nelson Mandela Square

Sandton City Mall

9.2/10 (873 reviews)

During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Peacemaker Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Peacemaker Museum during your travels in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Sandton Convention Centre

9.0/10 (219 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Sandton Convention Centre during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

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Ster-Kinekor Sandton City

You can take time to visit Ster-Kinekor Sandton City during your travels to Johannesburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this trendy area.

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Johannesburg Stock Exchange

8.2/10 (39 reviews)

After visiting Johannesburg Stock Exchange, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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JSE

8.8/10 (15 reviews)

JSE is just one of the places to see in Johannesburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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The MARC

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at The MARC during your stay in Johannesburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this trendy area.

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Wanderers Stadium

8.2/10 (22 reviews)

Catch an event at Wanderers Stadium during your trip to Illovo. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Nelson Mandela Square?

Nelson Mandela Square is located in an area of Johannesburg known for its array of dining options, sporting events and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 322 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Nelson Mandela Square?

Adjacent to Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton Sun & Towers is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good choices within a short distance include ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton and Garden Court Sandton City.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Nelson Mandela Square?

Expedia has 322 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Nelson Mandela Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Nelson Mandela Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Nelson Mandela Square.

What can I see and do near Nelson Mandela Square?

Peacemaker Museum, Circa Gallery and Satyagraha House feature captivating exhibits. Learn about local history at Victory Theater and Liliesleaf Farm. Local parks like Delta Park, Johannesburg Botanical Garden and James and Ethel Grey Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

How can I get to Nelson Mandela Square?

If you're taking a train to the area, Johannesburg Sandton Station is the closest stop to Sandton. There might not be many public transport options to choose from near to Nelson Mandela Square so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Nelson Mandela Square hotels

1. Melrose Corner

2. Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

3. Hyde Park Guest House

4. Catalyst Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

5. @Sandton Hotel

6. Lux Leisure Apartment Hotel Sandton

7. Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch

8. African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection

9. The Leonardo

10. Sandton Sun & Towers

11. The Capital Melrose

12. The Michelangelo Towers

13. Anka Lodge

14. Hyatt House Johannesburg, Sandton

15. The Max Hotel Sandton

16. Premier Hotel Quatermain

17. Four Seasons Lehae Guest House

18. Road Lodge Sandton Grayston Drive

19. Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square

20. Garden Court Sandton City

Compare popular hotels close to Nelson Mandela Square

Top Nelson Mandela Square Hotel Reviews

NH Johannesburg Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

Catalyst Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square

Southern Sun Sandton

The Michelangelo Towers

BlackBrick Sandton Two

DaVinci Suites

Other attractions near Nelson Mandela Square

Sandton City Mall

Peacemaker Museum

Sandton Convention Centre

Ster-Kinekor Sandton City

Johannesburg Stock Exchange

JSE

The MARC

Wanderers Stadium

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