Houghton Estate
Johannesburg
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Popular places to visit
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Gold Reef City Casino
Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can do some window-shopping at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
UNISA
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of UNISA, during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Apartheid Museum
Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.
Things to do
Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch
Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour
Top hotels in Houghton Estate
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
Excellent facilities great hotel pick up
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Convenient location. Good service. Nice room
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Very nice hotel, close to the airport, convenient shuttle service, employees are very friendly and helpful. My only criticism is the rooms are not set up for travelers from North America. Not a single USB port to charge electronics in the room. Unless you have international travel adaptors, you are ...
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Nice and convenient for the airport but i was on the 8th floor and it had a smell of smoke all through the passageway and my room. Rooms were very well decorated though and comfortable.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Chosen because of the proximity to the airport, but wish we had gone elsewhere. Staff at check-in were unhelpful and unsmiling, rooms were small and although recently painted, it hadn't been particularly well done. Only good thing was the soundproofing. Young guy in bar area was nice, but it felt ...
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
The stay was super, definitely looking forward to going back there
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Houghton Estate
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while in the area.
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.
Johannesburg CBD
While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Nelson Mandela Bridge and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.
Sandton
A noteworthy feature of Sandton is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.
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.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are top sights worth seeing.
