Johannesburg South Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Visit Johannesburg South
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Top hotels in Johannesburg South
Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel
The room was clean and well maintained. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious, with a wide variety.. I would definitely recommend this for anyone.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Clean room, lovely soft towels. Beauty reception area and great restaurant, especially with the patio overlooking the pool.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Although the hotel appears dark and dated it is very functional for overnight stay close to the airport. Rooms are large , clean and very comfortable. Water pressure in the shower is amazing. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
In one month I slept there and the internet is terrible You can’t even work in the middle of the night Yesterday it was crazy that I have to ask to change the room
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Great staff. They made suggestions around trip to make things easier for me which I really appreciated. The room was clean.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
The stay was super, definitely looking forward to going back there
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Johannesburg South
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.
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.
Orlando East
While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela's House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
