Pretoria Central Business District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Church Square
View the court where Nelson Mandela was convicted and other historic buildings around this grassy square in the center of Pretoria.
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
"Never went to the pool, but the meals are always fresh 😋 👌 😎 🙌 and tasting good. Their chefs 👩🍳 really knows their work. There is no regret with dinner or breakfast 😋"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Park Lodge Hotel
La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa
"It’s a beautiful place well maintained and clean. The rooms were clean and the bedding fresh. They had electricity issues the power was tripping on and off at night as a result our food was cold including our coffees. The tripping happening throughout the night including in the morning the following ..."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Pretoria Central Business District
Hatfield
Visitors to Hatfield enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Hatfield Plaza is worth a stop.
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 Boulders Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa.
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Lanseria
Travellers like the zoo in Lanseria, and Northern Farm Nature Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
