Parktown 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

Netcare Milpark Hospital

If Netcare Milpark Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Johannesburg.

Netcare Milpark Hospital

Things to do

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
Experience Pilanesberg National Park

Pilanesberg National Park - Day Tours & Multiple Days

Rp2.044.728
per adult
Pilanesberg National Park - Day Tours & Multiple Days
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

Rp2.044.728
per adult
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
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Top hotels in Parktown

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG

4 out of 5
Princess Of Wales Terrace, Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is Rp884.262 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp884.262
Rp1.016.902 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
8/10 Very Good! (160 reviews)
"The staff were warm & knowledgeable. Gave us great information as they shared their knowledge of the city"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG
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! (1,706 reviews)
"We have stayed at the City Lodge for 1 night. It’s clean and most staff are generally friendly. It’s easy to get to from the airport. You can walk to it if you’re reasonable fit. We also stayed at the sister City Lodge which cost less. It has a better breakfast and the staff are very friendly. You ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 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 Rp1.486.267 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.486.267
Rp1.709.208 total
3 Aug - 4 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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@Sandton Hotel
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

4.5 out of 5
Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is Rp1.035.962 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp1.035.962
Rp1.201.716 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (342 reviews)
"Serene and beautiful"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
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, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.145.565 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
Rp1.145.565
Rp1.330.574 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Perfect for a quick stop near the airport.
"We had a good stay at this hotel. Service was wonderful and the food was very good - fresh and tasty. The room was clean and bed comfortable. Only thing we didn’t like was the shower was in the bedroom with a curtain only to separate and there was no toiletries on arrival. The shuttle service to ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Parktown

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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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
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Houghton Estate

4/5(2 area reviews)

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

Houghton Estate
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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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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

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