Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Johannesburg
SAB World of Beer featuring a bar and interior views
Arts on Main featuring street scenes and a city
Johannesburg Art Gallery featuring a statue or sculpture, art and outdoor art
Arts on Main showing a city, art and outdoor art

Popular places to visit

Johannesburg City Hall

Johannesburg City Hall

3.5/5(3 reviews)

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 City Hall
Johannesburg Art Gallery showing interior views and art

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.

Johannesburg Art Gallery
Nelson Mandela Bridge

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.

Nelson Mandela Bridge

Ellis Park Stadium

Catch an event at Ellis Park Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this quaint area.

Ellis Park Stadium

Rissik Street Post Office

You can find out about the history of Johannesburg with a trip to Rissik Street Post Office. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Rissik Street Post Office

Johannesburg Stadium

Catch an event at Johannesburg Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this quaint area.

Johannesburg Stadium

Activities

Sterkfontein cave

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience

AU$100
per adult
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

AU$158
per adult
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto
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)
4 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

4 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

AU$2,162
per traveller
4 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

AU$149
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

AU$2,412
per traveller
5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
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Our pick of the best Downtown Johannesburg Hotel Deals

Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels
Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels
3.5 out of 5
54 Siemert Rd, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$78 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$78
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)
Comfortable stay
"Stay was relaxing"

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Hallmark Hotel by BON Hotels
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$201 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$201
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
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! (1,623 reviews)
"Our home away from home when travelling"

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$156 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$156
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
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)
"This is a great, safe, clean property that is close to the airport. There is not much going on around the hotel. Free shuttle to and from the airport every 30 min. The rooms are big and so are the bathrooms. The hotel has a nice breakfast and we had dinner there as well."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
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$107 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$107
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (247 reviews)
"Cleanest"

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 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$140 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$140
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff was great, hotel was clean."

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

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 AU$90 per night from 20 May to 21 May
AU$90
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
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! (567 reviews)
"Nice hotel close to the airport. Loved their shuttle service to the hotel from the airport and back"

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Johannesburg

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Maboneng Precinct

Maboneng Precinct is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Museum of African Design and POPArt Theatre.

Maboneng Precinct
Maropeng featuring interior views as well as an individual male

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
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Houghton Estate

If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Houghton Estate
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Melville

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Melville. You might consider stopping by 7th Street while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Melville
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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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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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