O.R. Tambo
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
Pilanesberg National Park - Day Tours & Multiple Days
5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
Top hotels in O.R. Tambo
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
The staff is super attentive and on point. Restaurant is really good. Again, nice staff there too. It’s really secure and perfect for having an overlay at joburg.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
For the price per night, this hotel has very outdated rooms...Not very pleasing to the eyes. The bed slept well though but the dark brown furniture and finishes as well as the paint on the walls, are very dated.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG
Our reservation for two nights was mismanaged and it took hours to resolve the issue. Front desk should have asked for a CC upon check in and did not causing several issues with the restaurant. Great location and clean.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Good short term stay close to the airport.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Peermont Mondior At Emperors Palace
Peermont D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace
Have stayed at hotel 5-10 times. Very convenient to airport, nice property and staff, and will continue to book when traveling thru Joberg.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around O.R. Tambo
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.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Morningside
Some popular features of Morningside include its shopping and gardens. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Johannesburg Stock Exchange or Nelson Mandela Square are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
