Booysens Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

4/5(9 reviews)

With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.

Montecasino
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.

Nelson Mandela Square
Gold Reef City showing outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and art

Gold Reef City Casino

3.5/5(5 reviews)

Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.

Gold Reef City Casino
Apartheid Museum which includes art and a city

Apartheid Museum

5/5(13 reviews)

Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.

Apartheid Museum
First National Bank Stadium

First National Bank Stadium

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

First National Bank Stadium

Melrose Arch Shopping Centre

4.5/5(2 reviews)

During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Melrose Arch Shopping Centre

Activities

Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

AU$155
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

AU$230
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food

Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food

AU$69
per adult
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Sterkfontein cave

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience

AU$173
per adult
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
Feeding the Giraffe at Lion Park

Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour

AU$148
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

AU$120
per adult
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township
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Our pick of the best Booysens Hotel Deals

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$199 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$199
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,737 reviews)
"Great airport hotel for an overnight stay. Excellent cafe & restaurant onsite & also close to shops"

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$131 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
AU$131
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 31 Aug. 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg, Boksburg, Gauteng
The price is AU$107 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$107
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (683 reviews)
"Good quick overnight hotel, friendly staff, close to JNB airport, older property, our room was difficult to cool."

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (260 reviews)
"The whole staff were nice. Great ambience. The Rooms are well kept and smells fresh. Will definitely stay again. Everyone was so accommodating"

Reviewed on 3 Sep. 2025

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@Sandton Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$137 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$137
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The property provides a complimentary shuttle service to the designated pick-up point at the airport, requiring guests to walk to the terminals. The staff is friendly, the facilities are clean, and the rooms are quiet, despite being just 10 minutes from the airport. Breakfast was good with lots of ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sep. 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG

5 out of 5
Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$609 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$609
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"2 min walk from terminal"

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2025

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Booysens

Maropeng showing interior views as well as an individual male

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.

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Downtown Johannesburg

4/5(2 area reviews)

Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.

Downtown Johannesburg
Gold Reef City featuring a park, a pond and rides

Johannesburg South

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Southgate Mall.

Johannesburg South
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Kensington

Kensington is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Johannesburg area, you might plan a trip to Eastgate Shopping Centre or Bruma Flea Market.

Kensington
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Houghton Estate

If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Houghton Estate
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Rosebank

Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while you're in town.

Rosebank

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