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.
Rissik Street Post Office
You can find out about the history of Johannesburg with a trip to Rissik Street Post Office. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do
Apartheid museum, Joburg and Soweto guided-shared tour
Visit Gospel service with additional Bicycle Tour of Soweto
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Top hotels in Downtown Johannesburg
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
The hotel was extremely clean
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Room was clean. Airport shuttle was great except for aggressive, for tips, porters at airport on our arrival. Breakfast was good. Lounge was nice. Service good. Hotel raised the price on our second day, but would not offer 6 hour extended stay. Maintenance man needs to sand bathroom door to close ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
While this isn’t the most luxurious or contemporary hotel, it feels very homely and public spaces are charming - as are the staff, who made us feel vsry welcome.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Great place I only stayed for one night but the stuff was very welcoming and very helpful. I will definately stay there again Cheers Vuyani
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Good staff, nice food & drink (bar isn't 24 hpurs as I saw somewhere), easy transfer so all good.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
With a regular shuttle service from the airport coupled with the friendly team, this is my go to hotel at JNB.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Check Downtown Johannesburg hotel availability
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.
