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.
Rissik Street Post Office
You can find out about the history of Johannesburg with a trip 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
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Johannesburg: Half-Day Apartheid Museum Tour
4 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
Top hotels in Downtown Johannesburg
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
"Extremely helpful staff, restaurant did not rush us to get out of it when it was closing down. Didn’t fly in until late and they were extremely accommodating. Food was dynamite."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
"Staff were ALL super helpful, friendly and professional. I felt the staff really represented the hotel well. Check-in was easy and relatively quick. I used the gym and it was extremely clean, in good working order and water and towels were available. The gym is a good size for a hotel gym. The hotel ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
"Lovely hotel for a night stopover with basic amenities that need needs for an over night stay."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
"Bar staff were friendly and had excellent customer service. Teeko ( short guy with beard) was fantastic. All staff in the facility were helpful. The rooms , whilst renovated are a bit small and dated. Breakfast buffet lovely"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
"Shuttle from airport was every half hour & driver nice - our beds were wrong but they were quickly corrected & all was ok. Good buffet for breakfast & dinner. Pool too cold for kids. Hotel was attractive & pleasant"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
"The rooms are full, dated and dirty. The entire hotel is ready for a redo and deep clean."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Johannesburg
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.
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.
O.R. Tambo
If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
