Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide
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Johannesburg City Hall
After visiting Johannesburg City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Johannesburg Art Gallery
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Johannesburg Art Gallery in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Nelson Mandela Bridge
Find out about the history of Johannesburg with a stop at Nelson Mandela Bridge. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Johannesburg
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
@Sandton Hotel
Stayed for two nights. The room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfortable. Shuttle was not available to pick us up at the Gautrain station unfortunately so we had to cross the street and catch an Uber to the hotel. We used the shuttle to go to Nelson Mandela square the next day. Check-in was quick ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Building a little tired but staff a 5+
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Johannesburg
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide
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- Ellis Park Stadium
- Johannesburg Art Gallery
- Nelson Mandela Bridge
- The AGOG
- Johannesburg Stadium
- Joubert Park
- Rissik Street Post Office
- Ellis Park Swimming Pool
- 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
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- Expo Centre Johannesburg
- Wanderers Stadium
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