Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Turbine Hall
Learn about the events happening in Turbine Hall during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Ellis Park Swimming Pool
You can enjoy the entertainment at Ellis Park Swimming Pool during your travels to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this quaint area.
Activities
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari
Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour
Johannesburg: Private custom tour with a local guide
Our pick of the best Downtown Johannesburg Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
@Sandton Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
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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, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton 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.
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.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Johannesburg Art Gallery
- Turbine Hall
- Ellis Park Swimming Pool
- Joubert Park
- Montecasino
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Sandton City Mall
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Rosebank Mall
- Lion & Safari Park
- Mall of Africa
- Apartheid Museum
- First National Bank Stadium
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- East Rand Mall
- University of Witwatersrand
- Wanderers Stadium
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