Johannesburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Johannesburg featuring a city, a high-rise building and a sunset
Johannesburg featuring a city, a high-rise building and a sunset
Johannesburg featuring a high-rise building and a city
Johannesburg showing a city, street scenes and a fountain
Johannesburg featuring farmland and mountain biking as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Johannesburg

Sandton Sunset

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.

Sandton
Panoramic view of Johannesburg, South Africa

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.

Rosebank
This airport seems to be extremely colorful.

O.R. Tambo

4/5(35 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.

O.R. Tambo
Aerial view of Johannesburg, taken from Midrand and facing South towards Sandton.

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.

Midrand
Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a garden

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.

Randburg
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Fourways

Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fourways
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is 4.147.857 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
4.147.857 ₫
4.770.036 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,873 reviews)
Room and Food was great!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park GP
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.258.050 ₫ per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
3.258.050 ₫
3.746.758 ₫ total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,650 reviews)
Excellent staff, a breakfast spread that is out of this world!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is 2.241.157 ₫ per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
2.241.157 ₫
2.603.104 ₫ total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Rooms were spotless

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
BlackBrick Sandton Two

BlackBrick Sandton Two

3.5 out of 5
22 Fredman Dr Sandton Gauteng
Stay at this aparthotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Montecasino ...
BlackBrick Sandton Two
Lux Leisure Apartment Hotel Sandton

Lux Leisure Apartment Hotel Sandton

4.5 out of 5
125 Pretoria Ave Sandton Gauteng
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and The ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Staff. Amenities and the clean environment

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Lux Leisure Apartment Hotel Sandton
One Rosebank Executive Apartment Hotel

One Rosebank Executive Apartment Hotel

4.5 out of 5
37 Cradock Ave Johannesburg Gauteng
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Fabulous stay, I had to extend my stay multiple times and the staff were really prompt and accommodating through all of it. I highly recommend it.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

One Rosebank Executive Apartment Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Johannesburg

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
3
5 - Excellent 14%
4 - Good
13
4 - Good 62%
3 - Okay
5
3 - Okay 24%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I like Jo’burg. It is a bit gritty and you do have to be safety conscious but I felt safe there. I visited a great street food market called Neighbourgoods Market; 44 Stanley is also worth a visit. Melville has fun restaurants, bars and shops too

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Keep it up

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

I came to visit a church which I watched regularly on the YouTube to see for myself what their services are all about. I saw it and I really enjoyed what I saw. Johannesburg is a very lovely place. I will surely come back.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Stayed around Melville

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Joburg is a bit rundown and whilst we had a great stay it’s a bit intimidating if you aren’t used to it.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

An interesting place that deserves some time to properly experience the city. Could be a bit overwhelming.

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