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 with a stop at 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.
The AGOG
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The AGOG during your travels in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this quaint area.
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
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour
6 Hour Pilanesberg Open Vehicle Safari from Johannesburg
Johannesburg: Half-Day Apartheid Museum Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Johannesburg
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Friendly staff who were helpful with all our bags
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Nice room but slow on check in, nice restaraunt but only one coffee sachet in room.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
We did not stay long enough to have breakfast because we were catching an early flight.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Awsome
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Clean room. Quiet. Asked if we would like a bag breakfast as we were leaving very early to airport. Changed our room because we had trouble on the web page finding what worked best. Polite staff. Timely shuttle-no waiting.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
@Sandton Hotel
Really spacious, had washer & dryer
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
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
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Melrose
Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy in Melrose, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Rosebank Station.
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.
