Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Visit Downtown Johannesburg
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.
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.
Ellis Park Stadium
Catch an event at Ellis Park Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Joubert Park
Joubert Park 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 visit the area's shops.
The AGOG
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The AGOG during your travels in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Things to do
Apartheid museum, Soweto and Joburg highlights tour
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Visit Gospel service with additional Bicycle Tour of Soweto
Full Day Johannesburg and Pretoria Guided Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Johannesburg
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
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Front desk very warm and pleasant
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
All good would use again as an overnight Airport stay
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Clean
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
@Sandton Hotel
love it
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Johannesburg
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.
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.
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.
