Newtown Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Museum Africa
Journey through South Africa’s social and cultural history as you examine the relics and artifacts contained in this fascinating museum complex.
Newtown Junction Mall
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can do some window-shopping at Newtown Junction Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Mary Fitzgerald Square
Find out about the history of Johannesburg when you take a trip to Mary Fitzgerald Square. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Sci Bono Discovery Centre
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Sci Bono Discovery Centre during your travels in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Market Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Market Theatre during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Bus Factory
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Bus Factory. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Cradle of human kind maropeng and sterkfontein Day Tours
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Colours of Johannesburg A Street Art and Graffiti Tour
Johannesburg: Full-Day Tour with Soweto and Apartheid Museum
Top hotels in Newtown
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
"Staff in the dining room were exceptional. BReakfast ver good. The room was very clean. I did not use the pool so cannot comment."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
"Location was very good… Clean rooms"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
"I enjoyed myself,l had clean room and the staff where so friendly."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
2 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Pool - Garden - Parking
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
"Very friendly staff, with reliable shuttle transportation to and from the airport. Rooms and entire property were very clean. Excellent breakfast."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
"Spent 4 nights in the hotel, 3 issues faced for a 5star hotel, internet was weak, tv had no Netflix or amazon prime application, they refused to bring a microwave to my suite as well as refused to warm my meals unless it was purchased from their restaurant lol."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newtown
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.
Downtown Johannesburg
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.
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall 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.
Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Southgate Mall.
