Croydon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
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.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Activities
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour
Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour
Our pick of the best Croydon Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
We always stay here overnight on our way from the States. Excellent service and the breakfast and dinner are terrific.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
I booked on Orbitz and I was expecting breakfast like the ap said. When I got there they said my room rate did not include breakfast. I want a refund.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Lovely hotel, close to OR Tambo airport, can highly recommend
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
As usual it was excellent. Great place to stay at a great price.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
The elevator didn't work, room heating didn't work, first fan heater provided didn't work, shower was clogged. Not the holiday inn it used to be.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
Spent 4 nights in the hotel, 3 issues faced for a 5star hotel, internet was weak, tv had no Netflix or amazon prime application, they refused to bring a microwave to my suite as well as refused to warm my meals unless it was purchased from their restaurant lol.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Croydon
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.
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.
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.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Victory Theater 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 The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while you're in town.
