Chinatown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Chinatown
Activities

Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food

From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

full day tour Johannesburg et soweto township

Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
"Lovely breakfast and super helpful staff."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Sandton Sun & Towers

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
"This hotel was a very nice hotel with comfortable rooms and amenities. I liked the shuttle from the airport although had wait awhile for it at night and had an airport guard stay with me in darker shuttle area. I liked the restaurant for an evening meal and a free buffet breakfast that was very bountiful ..."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
"Airport shuttle is free and very convenient. My cinnamon roll at breakfast was hard as a rock. Oh well. All else good."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Chinatown

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.

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.

Randburg
Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Cresta Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.













