Kensington Travel Guide
Johannesburg
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.
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.
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.
Rhodes Park
Rhodes Park is just one of the places to see in Johannesburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
Top hotels in Kensington
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
@Sandton Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
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
Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Kensington by Star Rating
- Choose Your Kensington Hotel Style
- Hotels in top Johannesburg neighborhoods
- Search Kensington Hotel Brands
- Montecasino
- Sandton City Mall
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Rosebank Mall
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Mall of Africa
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Apartheid Museum
- East Rand Mall
- Kyalami Racetrack
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- Gallagher Convention Centre
- Eastgate Shopping Centre
- Johannesburg Zoo
- Ellis Park Stadium
- University of Witwatersrand
- Wanderers Stadium
- Expo Centre Johannesburg
- Mediclinic Midstream
- University of Johannesburg
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
- Carlton Centre
- Mandela House
Choose Your Kensington Hotel Style
- Family-Friendly Hotels in Kensington
- Hotels with Air Conditioning in Kensington
- Hotels with Airport Transfers in Kensington
- Hotels with Breakfast in Kensington
- Hotels with Gym in Kensington
- Hotels with Parking in Kensington
- Hotels with Parking in Kensington
- Hotels with Pool in Kensington
- Hotels with Wifi in Kensington
- Pet-Friendly Hotels in Kensington