Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide

Johannesburg

A historic building with ornate architecture, including a dome and columns, and a mural on the adjacent building.
A bar with a wooden counter, a lion beer tap, and a poster for Castle beers.
A street with parked cars, a vintage van, and a building with a sign reading "THE MAIN".
A sculpture of a figure carrying a large object, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.
A wooden play structure in a plaza with a modern building in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Johannesburg attractions

A cityscape with a prominent cylindrical skyscraper, surrounded by various other high-rise buildings and a mix of greenery.

Johannesburg City Hall

8.0/10 (38 reviews)
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.
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Top hotels in Downtown Johannesburg

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is ₹10,076 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
₹10,076
₹11,588 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,635 reviews)
"We needed an airport hotel due to an 18 hour layover, and this worked out perfectly. The free shuttle was easy to find to get back and forth to the airport, and the concierge helped arrange transportation to meet a friend for dinner at Mandela square."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
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 ₹13,539 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹13,539
₹15,569 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is ₹19,359 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
₹19,359
₹22,482 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
Sandton Sun & Towers
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is ₹9,102 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹9,102
₹10,467 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Premier Hotel OR 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 ₹9,142 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹9,142
₹10,618 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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)
"Short stay but comfortable."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg Boksburg Gauteng
The price is ₹5,925 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
₹5,925
₹6,882 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown Johannesburg

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A large public square with a prominent statue in the center, surrounded by historic buildings and a modern skyscraper.

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.

A cityscape with a prominent cylindrical skyscraper, a stadium, and surrounding residential and commercial buildings.

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.

A tree-lined street with purple flowers.

O.R. Tambo

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

Two large cooling towers with colorful murals, surrounded by trees and power lines.
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Soweto

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Soweto. You might want to make time for a stop at Maponya Mall or Mandela's House.

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, winding roads, and a river.

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.

Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide

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