Johannesburg CBD Travel Guide
Johannesburg
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Popular places to visit
Johannesburg City Hall
After visiting Johannesburg City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Johannesburg Art Gallery
See paintings by great European masters, such as Monet and Picasso, and admire the work of South African artists at this downtown gallery.
Museum Africa
Journey through South Africa’s social and cultural history as you examine the relics and artifacts contained in this fascinating museum complex.
Nelson Mandela Bridge
Find out about the history of Johannesburg with a stop at Nelson Mandela Bridge. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
University of Witwatersrand
Explore the campus of University of Witwatersrand during your stay in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Carlton Centre
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Carlton Centre. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Cradle of human kind maropeng and sterkfontein Day Tours
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Full Day Johannesburg Tour to Apartheid Museum and Soweto
Top hotels in Johannesburg CBD
The Parktonian All Suite Hotel
Air Conditioner in the room was not working, otherwise everything else was good
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Garden Court Milpark
Yes the dinner and breakfast was nice the hotel is value for the money
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Businessburg Hotel
Lovely
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hayat Hotel 94Juta
All good and perfect
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Convenient location Decent amenities but not very attentive service No phones in the room to connect with front desk, you have to text and response is slow No urgency and non attentive service considering it’s a airport location - you expect efficiency Shower had brown stains on grout Products are ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Perfect location for long stops, they have a shuttle every 15mins to and from the airport.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Johannesburg CBD
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 Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
