Houghton Estate Travel Guide
Johannesburg
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Popular places to visit
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.
Apartheid Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Apartheid Museum during your travels in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Johannesburg Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Johannesburg Zoo home during your travels in Johannesburg? Visit the area's shops or amble around its picturesque gardens.
First National Bank Stadium
Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Top hotels in Houghton Estate
The Residence Boutique Hotel
Incredible staff and really good chef. We enjoyed every minute of our stay
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
10 2nd Avenue Boutique Hotel by Dream Resorts
Just excellent stay. Very friendly staff. Worth to come again.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Super convenient, friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Very clean room, overall hotel very clean, dining great food and overall service. Good shuttle service from and back to the airport. Thank you for a great stay. I will be returning for another stay.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
All good
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Excellent service and follow up
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Houghton Estate
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.
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.
Downtown Johannesburg
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.
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.
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.
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.
Houghton Estate Travel Guide
- Houghton Golf Club
- Nelson Mandela Foundation
- Montecasino
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Sandton City Mall
- Rosebank Mall
- Mall of Africa
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Apartheid Museum
- Johannesburg Zoo
- Eastgate Shopping Centre
- East Rand Mall
- Kyalami Racetrack
- Gallagher Convention Centre
- University of Witwatersrand
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- Expo Centre Johannesburg
- Wanderers Stadium
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
- Mediclinic Midstream
