O.R. Tambo 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.
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.
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.
Emperors Palace Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Emperors Palace Casino during your time in Kempton Park? Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Top hotels in O.R. Tambo
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Great location, restaurant.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Very Nice place, Nice service. We havé appreciated
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG
Clean room and helpful and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Reception staff were friendly and very efficient. The rooms/hotel are no longer in their prime and could use some updating, but they are clean and had everything we needed for our layover. Complimentary airport shuttle was on time. The breakfast buffet was also complimentary which wasn't clear when ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Peermont Mondior At Emperors Palace
Everything is walking distance and under the roof, didn’t have to go outside. Loved that about the hotel. The Spa was excellent from the moment you walk in. I give all the ladies there 10/10.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Peermont D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace
Everything was amazing! Staff was friendly and helpful, room was amazing. Everything worked. (I might ask for a bit more tv channels, felt like there were too many sports channels) But thats just me 😅 Thanks again for a wonderful stay xx
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around O.R. Tambo
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.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are top sights worth seeing.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
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.
