Johannesburg CBD Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Johannesburg CBD
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.
Constitution Hill
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Constitution Hill during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Museum Africa
Journey through South Africa’s social and cultural history as you examine the relics and artifacts contained in this fascinating museum complex.
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.
University of Witwatersrand
Explore the campus of University of Witwatersrand during your stay in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Activities
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Our pick of the best Johannesburg CBD Hotel Deals
The Parktonian All Suite Hotel
Clean facility all the way around. Courteous and helpful staff. Great breakfast. Please repair gym equipment.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Good location
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
This was an exceptional find when my regular hotel was unavailable. I will stay at this one from now on!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Enjoyed my stay. All amenities of Emperor's palace are walking distance. I'll be back.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
This is a great place to arrive and rest after a long journey. Good place to get into local time zone if you come from far away. Modest and comfortable rooms. Quiet sleep in spite of being near the airport. Good shuttle service. Food availability is very good.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Convenient, clean, efficient!
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Johannesburg CBD
Downtown Johannesburg
Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club 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 Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center 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.
