Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide

Johannesburg

A historic building with ornate architecture, including a dome and columns, and a mural on the adjacent building.
A bar with a wooden counter, a lion beer tap, and a poster for Castle beers.
A street with parked cars, a vintage van, and a building with a sign reading "THE MAIN".
A sculpture of a figure carrying a large object, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.
A wooden play structure in a plaza with a modern building in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Johannesburg attractions

Things to do


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 Rp2.604.639 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp2.604.639
Rp2.995.299 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,025 reviews)
"Pro: Clean & well maintained. Food at breakfast & dinner was very good. Staff responded to concerns in a timely manner. Con: Thermostat remote didn’t match instructions provided on how to set it. Both body soap & shampoo were a soap bar, not a liquid. Bottles of water were not provided & instead, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 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 Gauteng
The price is Rp2.234.074 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
Rp2.234.074
Rp2.565.079 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,639 reviews)
"Conveniently close to the airport with airport shuttle. Room was comfortable and clean. Great stay overall."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is Rp3.846.666 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
Rp3.846.666
Rp4.423.666 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (624 reviews)
"There are several unique features in the Costa Mesa Marriott. Location— Walk to the Orange County Art Museum, Segerstrom Theater of the Arts, South Coast Plaza Shopping Center, and a wonderful small lake to walk your dog. The staff are professional, friendly, and accommodating, Dog friendly hotel. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Sandton Sun & Towers
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 Rp1.159.037 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
Rp1.159.037
Rp1.346.221 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
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. ...
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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 Rp1.879.633 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
Rp1.879.633
Rp2.183.196 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great hotel right next to OR Tambo airport."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is Rp2.029.594 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp2.029.594
Rp2.334.031 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"We stayed during a quick stopover. The hotel airport shuttle was very convenient and the van driver William was incredibly funny, kind and informative. He made our stay memorable!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
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Where to stay in Downtown Johannesburg

Find the best Downtown Johannesburg areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

O.R. Tambo

If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Midrand

You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Boulders Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa.

Orlando East

While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela's House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.



Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide