Pretoria Central Business District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Church Square
View the court where Nelson Mandela was convicted and other historic buildings around this grassy square in the center of Pretoria.
Kruger Museum
This museum housed in the home of Paul Kruger, the Transvaal Republic president and local hero, features many of his possessions including furniture and a boxcar.
Melrose House
Experience an important part of South African history at this Victorian estate, where the peace treaty that ended the Second Boer War was signed.
Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History
From ancient rock paintings and Iron Age figurines to contemporary art and handicrafts, this museum expertly showcases the diversity of South African cultures.
State Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at State Theatre during your trip to Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Sammy Marks Square
Learn about the local history of Pretoria with a stop at Sammy Marks Square. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Cradle of human kind maropeng and sterkfontein Day Tours
Cradle of Humankind, Cave and Maropeng half day from Johannesburg
Constitutional Hill and Soweto Half Day Tour.
Top hotels in Pretoria Central Business District
Manhattan Hotel
ANEW Hotel Capital Pretoria
Morning Star Express Hotel
"It's close to the CBD"
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
StayEasy Pretoria
"BREAKFAST AND DINNER ALWAYS THE BEST"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Park Lodge Hotel
La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa
"The privacy in the room Very quite and peaceful The food was amazing and staff were friendly and assisted in everything"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Pretoria Central Business District
Brooklyn
Travellers enjoy Brooklyn for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Waterkloof Shopping Centre while you're in the area.
Menlyn
You'll enjoy the restaurants and casinos in Menlyn. You might want to make time for a stop at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre or Time Square Casino.
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.
Sunninghill
Sunninghill is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Johannesburg area, you might plan a trip to Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Woodmead
Woodmead might not have many top sights, but Rivonia Village and Prison Break Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
