Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Sandton City Mall
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Johannesburg
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
"The staff here are of an excellent standard across the board, from check-in to wait staff and cleaning. The breakfast and dinner buffets are some of the best you’ll see with excellent selection of meats, veg, etc."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
"Easy check in, clean comfortable room"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
"Nice breakfast."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
2 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Pool - Garden - Parking
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
"PROS: Nice staff Good breakfast 15 minutes from the airport Quick stay layover CONS: The room needs renovation Internet not strong Nothing to do in the area"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
"Spent 4 nights in the hotel, 3 issues faced for a 5star hotel, internet was weak, tv had no Netflix or amazon prime application, they refused to bring a microwave to my suite as well as refused to warm my meals unless it was purchased from their restaurant lol."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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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, Victory Theater 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 The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while you're in town.
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.
Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Southgate Mall.
