Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Downtown Johannesburg showing heritage architecture and outdoor art
Downtown Johannesburg showing heritage architecture and outdoor art
SAB World of Beer featuring a bar and interior views
Arts on Main which includes a city and street scenes
Johannesburg Art Gallery featuring outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and art

Top hotels in Downtown Johannesburg

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 Rp2.672.020 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
Rp2.672.020
Rp3.072.823 total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,859 reviews)
The hotel was extremely clean

Reviewed on 11 Feb 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 GP
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.098.813 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp2.098.813
Rp2.413.635 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,637 reviews)
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

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton

4 out of 5
20 Maude Street Sandton Gauteng
The price is Rp1.443.737 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
Rp1.443.737
Rp1.676.901 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (909 reviews)
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

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is Rp1.726.974 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
Rp1.726.974
Rp1.986.022 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (1,002 reviews)
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

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
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 Rp1.365.698 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
Rp1.365.698
Rp1.586.259 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Good staff, nice food & drink (bar isn't 24 hpurs as I saw somewhere), easy transfer so all good.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 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 Rp1.025.535 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
Rp1.025.535
Rp1.191.158 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (831 reviews)
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

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Johannesburg

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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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Houghton Estate

4/5(2 area reviews)

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

Houghton Estate
Panoramic view of Johannesburg, South Africa

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.

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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
Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a garden

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.

Randburg
I just love coffee and cake.

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

Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide