Downtown Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Visit Downtown Johannesburg
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
See paintings by great European masters, such as Monet and Picasso, and admire the work of South African artists at this downtown gallery.
Nelson Mandela Bridge
Find out about the history of Johannesburg when you take a trip to Nelson Mandela Bridge. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Ellis Park Stadium
Catch an event at Ellis Park Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Rissik Street Post Office
You can find out about the history of Johannesburg with a visit to Rissik Street Post Office. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Joubert Park
Joubert Park is just one of the places to see in Johannesburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour
Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch
Top hotels in Downtown Johannesburg
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Clean room, lovely soft towels. Beauty reception area and great restaurant, especially with the patio overlooking the pool.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Although the hotel appears dark and dated it is very functional for overnight stay close to the airport. Rooms are large , clean and very comfortable. Water pressure in the shower is amazing. Would stay again.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
The property is very clean and the staff are highly professional! The room was very large and well worth it for the price charged! The bathroom was a huge spa bathroom with a huge bathtub. Breakfast buffet was excellent. Great place to stay if you have limited mobility like I do because the elevators ...
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Great staff. They made suggestions around trip to make things easier for me which I really appreciated. The room was clean.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Great buffet breakfast
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
Great value for money!
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Johannesburg
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
While visiting Houghton Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club.
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while in the area.
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.
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.
Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Southgate Mall.
