Johannesburg CBD Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Visit Johannesburg CBD
Popular places to visit
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.
Arts on Main
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Arts on Main during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Museum Africa
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum Africa during your trip 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.
Top hotels in Johannesburg CBD
The Parktonian All Suite Hotel
Clean facility all the way around. Courteous and helpful staff. Great breakfast. Please repair gym equipment.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Garden Court Milpark
Overall the room was good, staff friendly, hotel in a good condition. Downside is parking across the street and perhaps the actual location which driving to at night was a bit sketchy.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Bannister Hotel
Nice staff, love the convenience of the onsite restaurant
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Last minute reservation when we planned to hang at the airport for our 15 hr layover. But we couldn't recheck our luggage until the next day which meant we couldn't get back in to hang at the Lou ge for a few hrs as planned. We found this hotel and were absolutely delighted by its easy walking distance ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Great breakfast. Hotel a bit noisy. Great food and in room service.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
Yes 👏
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Johannesburg CBD
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.
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 The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall 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.
Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Gold Reef City Casino or Apartheid Museum.
