Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
Nelson Mandela Square
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.
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.
Activities
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
full day tour Johannesburg et soweto township
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Johannesburg Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
"Great spot for a quick overnighter at JNB airport and walkable with luggage via covered walkway in about 5 min. My room had a slight draft from a worn out window handle and was letting in freezing cold air - the hotel quickly sent maintenance and addressed the issue. Great bar/restaurant and staff. ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
"Everything was great! Friendly staff and airport shuttle works perfect."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
"The hotel is accessible to variety of shopping and restaurants. Very clean room."
Reviewed on 13 June 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
"The shuttle was very easy to use, and we had good meals in the restaurant. The pool area was never in the sun so we didn't use it. There was construction going on in the hotel but it didn't bother us at all as it was only a bit noisy in the afternoon."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
"Lighting was poor in the room"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
"Nice superb place to be, lovely welcoming staff and very helpful"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
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Our guide on 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 The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall 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 Johannesburg Botanical Garden or 4th Avenue Parkhurst 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.
Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide
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