Pretoria Central Business District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
National Library of South Africa
National Library of South Africa is just one of the places to see in Pretoria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Constitutional Hill and Soweto Half Day Tour.
Top hotels in Pretoria Central Business District
StayEasy Pretoria
Great location
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Manhattan Hotel
Room thought a little small, was nice and well cleanse every morning.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
ANEW Hotel Capital Pretoria
Rooms were wonderful, but the staff were the most gracious, accommodating and polite staff in my many travels. Overall, ANEW HOTEL CAPITAL PRETORIA is the place to stay when in Pretoria, South Africa.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Morning Star Express Hotel
Initially i was allocated room no 112 only to find out that the room was not serviced. So i had to go back to the reception and request another room.
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025
The Park Lodge Hotel
Magnificent
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2024
ANEW Hotel Centurion Pretoria
Excellent
Reviewed on 16 Jan 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 Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bryanston
Bryanston is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Bryanston Organic and Natural Market and The Bryanston Country Club Charity Trust.
