Braamfontein Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Braamfontein
The Parktonian All Suite Hotel
"everything was good"
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
"Just great. Everything we needed."
Reviewed on 18 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
Other neighbourhoods around Braamfontein
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 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, 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.
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.
