O.R. Tambo Travel Guide
Johannesburg
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in O.R. Tambo
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
"I have stayed at City Lodge for years, enroute from a long overseas flight and onward the next day to Gaborone. The staff is always welcoming, the dinner is relaxing and good, and guidance regarding this or that is always reliable and helpful. And City Lodge's convenience to Tambo is just was I ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
"Good place, wish my stay was longer than overnight"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG
"This is a beautiful hotel conveniently located next to the airport terminal. The staff are very friendly, polite and efficient. We had an issue with the room assigned to us but this was dealt with very quickly and management upgraded us for the inconvenience. We booked a balcony room but in reality ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
"Clean room, very comfortable.short walk to a number of eating places, very convenient for the airport and has a great shuttle."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Peermont D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace
"Beautiful place with excellent staff and lots of food choices"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Peermont Mondior At Emperors Palace
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.
Kensington
Kensington is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Johannesburg area, you might plan a trip to Eastgate Shopping Centre or Bedford Centre Shopping Mall.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square 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.
Morningside
Some popular features of Morningside include its shopping and gardens. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Johannesburg Stock Exchange or Nelson Mandela Square are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
