Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide
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Johannesburg City Hall
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 Art Gallery
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Johannesburg Art Gallery in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
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.
Montecasino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Montecasino during your visit to Johannesburg? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Gold Reef City Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Gold Reef City Casino during your travels in Johannesburg? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Nelson Mandela Square
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Nelson Mandela Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Johannesburg
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Great place to stay Friendly staff GREAT breakfast
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
This was an exceptional find when my regular hotel was unavailable. I will stay at this one from now on!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Staff very helpful and pleasant definitely went the extra way with customer service. Will be back again.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
This is a great place to arrive and rest after a long journey. Good place to get into local time zone if you come from far away. Modest and comfortable rooms. Quiet sleep in spite of being near the airport. Good shuttle service. Food availability is very good.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
@Sandton Hotel
Really spacious, had washer & dryer
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Great stay and experience
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Johannesburg
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.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide
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- Ellis Park Stadium
- Johannesburg Art Gallery
- Nelson Mandela Bridge
- Joubert Park
- The AGOG
- Johannesburg Stadium
- Rissik Street Post Office
- Ellis Park Swimming Pool
- Montecasino
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Sandton City Mall
- Rosebank Mall
- Mall of Africa
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Apartheid Museum
- Eastgate Shopping Centre
- Johannesburg Zoo
- East Rand Mall
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- Kyalami Racetrack
- University of Witwatersrand
- Expo Centre Johannesburg
- Gallagher Convention Centre
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
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