Houghton Estate Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

4.5/5(16 reviews)

With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.

Montecasino
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.

Nelson Mandela Square
Gold Reef City showing a statue or sculpture, art and a city

Gold Reef City Casino

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.

Gold Reef City Casino
Apartheid Museum showing art and a city

Apartheid Museum

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.

Apartheid Museum
First National Bank Stadium

First National Bank Stadium

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

First National Bank Stadium

Victory Theater

You can make plans for a show at Victory Theater during your stay in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this quaint area.

Victory Theater

Things to do

Soweto Tour

1 Day: Bus & Soweto Combo

Rp645.948
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1 Day: Bus & Soweto Combo
Guided Gold Reef City Heritage Tour

Guided Gold Reef City Heritage Tour

Rp2.154.240
per adult
Guided Gold Reef City Heritage Tour
Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

Rp1.663.665
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

Rp2.277.084
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Sterkfontein cave

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience

Rp1.858.844
per adult
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Rp3.160.035
per adult
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto
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Top hotels in Houghton Estate

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

5 out of 5
Lloys Ellis Ave, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is Rp2.536.893 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
Rp2.536.893
Rp2.917.427 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (194 reviews)
World Class Experience
"I stayed at The Houghton during an epic, solo birthday trip that took me to Paris, Cartagena, Cape Town, and Johannesburg. The Houghton was by far, without question, THE BEST place I stayed during my trip. Wonderful & attentive staff, great food, top tier cleanliness, a heated indoor pool, and more. ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate

10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate

5 out of 5
10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is Rp1.948.841 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.948.841
Rp2.241.167 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Sandton ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Great hotel and great service
"Just excellent stay. Very friendly staff. Worth to come again."

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate
The Residence Boutique Hotel

The Residence Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
17th 4th Avenue, Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is Rp4.800.432 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp4.800.432
Rp5.520.497 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Sandton ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (292 reviews)
"Lovely property and very friendly/helpful staff. I would definitely recommend this hotel, we just wish we had had a few extra nights there."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

The Residence Boutique 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, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is Rp2.123.855 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.123.855
Rp2.442.433 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,703 reviews)
"City Lodge was a clean and safe transit hotel inside the airport. The staff was friendly and helpful and the cost was reasonable."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is Rp1.349.155 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.349.155
Rp1.551.533 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (999 reviews)
"Very close to the airport, safe and convenient"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (236 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful, clean and friendly staff. Plenty amenities from restaurants to spas"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Houghton Estate

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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
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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.

Rosebank
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Downtown Johannesburg

4/5(2 area reviews)

Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.

Downtown Johannesburg
Maropeng featuring interior views as well as an individual male

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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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.

Sandton
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Sandown

If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.

Sandown

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