Kensington
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
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
Full Day Shopping Tour: Arts, Crafts, and African Garments
Top hotels in Kensington
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Room and Food was great!
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Excellent staff, a breakfast spread that is out of this world!
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Rooms were spotless
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Room is very basic. Windows are very good to control noise, but the planes fligth over the hotel when landing - so you may hear the noise from time to time (not so many fligths). Restaurant is good (the option breakfeast + diner we took was excelent). Staff is amazing.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
good shuttle service, hotel very good for stop over
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
Room, Staff, Amenities, Location was great. The only reason why it didn’t get 5 *****’s is because the price to be drop off at the airport was 690.oo Rand triple the price of taking an Uber
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
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.
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.
Houghton Estate
While visiting Houghton Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club.
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.
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.
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.
