Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide

Johannesburg

A historic building with ornate architecture, including a dome and columns, and a mural on the adjacent building.
A bar with a wooden counter, a lion beer tap, and a poster for Castle beers.
A street with parked cars, a vintage van, and a building with a sign reading "THE MAIN".
A sculpture of a figure carrying a large object, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.
A wooden play structure in a plaza with a modern building in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Johannesburg attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Johannesburg

Businessburg Hotel

Businessburg Hotel

3 out of 5
288 Lilian Ngoyi St Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is Rp408.886 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
Rp408.886
Rp408.886 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gold Reef City Casino and Melrose Arch ...
6.4/10 (25 reviews)
"Lovely"

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Businessburg Hotel
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 Rp2.977.675 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
Rp2.977.675
Rp3.424.326 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,997 reviews)
"We always enjoy our stay at the City Lodge in the Joburg airport! Convenient, clean, and comfortable!"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 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 Gauteng
The price is Rp2.154.957 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp2.154.957
Rp2.478.200 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,632 reviews)
"Easy access from the airport with frequent, convenient airport shuttles. Great breakfast selection and friendly bar/lounge."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is Rp3.866.215 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
Rp3.866.215
Rp4.446.142 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
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! (614 reviews)
"Clean. Convenient. Friendly Staff. Perfect Business Hotel."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

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
The price is Rp1.883.532 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
Rp1.883.532
Rp2.187.725 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Check in - super quick and easy. Staff are SUPER friendly and accommodating. Room - decent size but the shower is in the bedroom, separated by only a curtain. It’s a bit awkward. Toilet has its own room with a door. Decor and styling were stylish and flight themed. Hotel - has a great restaurant ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
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 Rp1.331.997 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
Rp1.331.997
Rp1.827.592 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (931 reviews)
"Weeks before our trip I chatted with someone online and then proceeded to call the front desk of the property to find out if there was self-laundry (something very important to us since we were coming in the afternoon, after 2 weeks traveling and leaving the next day for a 4 day safari). I checked ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown Johannesburg

Find the best Downtown Johannesburg areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while you're in town.

O.R. Tambo

If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.



Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide