Parktown Travel Guide

Johannesburg

A beautiful and dramatic panoramic photograph of the Johannesburg city skyline, taken on a golden evening after sunset.
A beautiful and dramatic panoramic photograph of the Johannesburg city skyline, taken on a golden evening after sunset.
Night time view of commuter trains under Nelson Mandela Bridge in Braamfontein Johannesburg CBD

Popular places to visit

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
Great food, drinks and vibe.

Sandton City Mall

4.5/5(36 reviews)

During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Sandton City Mall
Canal Walk building lit up at night with lights reflection on the canal, Century City, Cape Town, South Africa

Mall of Africa

4.5/5(14 reviews)

During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Mall of Africa
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
University of South Africa, Unisa Muckleneuk Campus.

UNISA

4/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

UNISA
I just love coffee and cake.

Eastgate Shopping Centre

During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Eastgate Shopping Centre

Things to do

Soweto,Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum tour

Apartheid museum, Joburg and Soweto guided-shared tour

Rp1.616.566
per adult
Apartheid museum, Joburg and Soweto guided-shared tour
Grace Bible Church Soweto

Visit Gospel service with additional Bicycle Tour of Soweto

Rp852.410
per adult
Visit Gospel service with additional Bicycle Tour of Soweto
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Rp886.504
per adult
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch
Cullinan diamond mine tou

Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)

Rp1.877.302
per adult
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Former President Nelson Mandela statue at union Building

Pretoria Full-Day Cultural Tour

Rp2.294.480
per adult
Pretoria Full-Day Cultural Tour
Street Art & Heritage Buildings

The Evolution of Maboneng Walking Tour

Rp990.798
per adult
The Evolution of Maboneng Walking Tour
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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 Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is Rp1.030.056 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
Rp1.030.056
Rp1.196.410 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and ...
8/10 Very Good! (173 reviews)
Good 👍

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

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 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is Rp2.664.715 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
Rp2.664.715
Rp3.064.422 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,864 reviews)
Connected to the terminal was really nice

Reviewed on 16 Feb 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 GP
The price is Rp2.093.075 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp2.093.075
Rp2.407.036 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,642 reviews)
The staff were very nice and the breakfast was great.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is Rp1.722.252 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
Rp1.722.252
Rp1.980.593 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (1,003 reviews)
good shuttle service, hotel very good for stop over

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
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 Rp1.524.493 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.524.493
Rp1.770.699 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Rooms were spotless

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
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 Rp1.050.200 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.050.200
Rp1.219.807 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (832 reviews)
Staff was good and clean rooms.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Parktown

Trendy Maboneng in Johannesburg.. Love the street art all over the city. #MeetSouthAfrica #TheTinyTaster

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
Downtown Johannesburg showing heritage architecture and outdoor art

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 Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, 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, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Houghton Estate
Panoramic view of Johannesburg, South Africa

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
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
Sandton Sunset

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.

Sandton

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