Croydon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

4/5(9 reviews)

With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.

Montecasino
Gold Reef City showing outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and art

Gold Reef City Casino

3.5/5(5 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
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.

Nelson Mandela Square
Lion Park featuring dangerous animals and zoo animals

Lion & Safari Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Experience the adventure of getting up close with Africa’s world-famous wildlife. Observe a pride of lions, walk with cheetahs and feed a giraffe.

Lion & Safari Park
Apartheid Museum which includes art and a city

Apartheid Museum

5/5(13 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
Johannesburg Zoo featuring zoo animals

Johannesburg Zoo

4/5(1 review)

From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.

Johannesburg Zoo

Activities

Cape Town Street Art & City Centre Tour

Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour

AU$46
per adult
Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour
Sterkfontein cave

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience

AU$100
per adult
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

AU$149
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

AU$158
per adult
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food

Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food

AU$66
per adult
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

AU$195
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
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Our pick of the best Croydon Hotel Deals

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, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$206 per night from 20 May to 21 May
AU$206
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,627 reviews)
"Close to terminal"

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
4.5 out of 5
Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$113 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
AU$113
1 June - 2 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (262 reviews)
"Professional staff providing bespoke services. Modern facility with beautiful appointed rooms."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
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, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$143 per night from 23 May to 24 May
AU$143
23 May - 24 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Spacious and peaceful."

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$160 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$160
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"We were pleasantly surprised. Very nice accommodations. Spacious and well appointed room. But the real winner was the dining. The buffets are amazing. I felt like i was on a cruise ship. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!A"

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
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 AU$92 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$92
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (575 reviews)
"It's a convenient hotel if you want to be close to the airport and their shuttle run every 1 hour from the airport instead of every 30 mins. However, the hotel was pretty average."

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
@Sandton Hotel
@Sandton Hotel
3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is AU$116 per night from 23 May to 24 May
AU$116
23 May - 24 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (186 reviews)
"I really appreciated the comfort of the hotel"

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

@Sandton Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Croydon

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O.R. Tambo

4/5(50 area reviews)

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

O.R. Tambo
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Bedfordview

Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Ster-Kinekor Eastgate while you're exploring the area.

Bedfordview
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Sandown

If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are top sights worth seeing.

Sandown
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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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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.

Melrose
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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

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