Parktown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beautiful and dramatic panoramic photograph of the Johannesburg city skyline, taken on a golden evening after sunset.
A beautiful and dramatic panoramic photograph of the Johannesburg city skyline, taken on a golden evening after sunset.
Night time view of commuter trains under Nelson Mandela Bridge in Braamfontein Johannesburg CBD

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Parktown Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG

4 out of 5
Princess Of Wales Terrace Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is AU$98 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$98
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (175 reviews)
Good 👍

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is AU$237 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$237
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,880 reviews)
Exceptional service as always.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is AU$182 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$182
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,645 reviews)
Do not know

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is AU$143 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$143
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Very disappointed in there late checkout policies, flight was late out of town and had to pay an extra day because they have no flexible policy, would definitely not stay again based on this policy

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg Boksburg Gauteng
Fully refundable
The price is AU$103 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$103
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (839 reviews)
Good location, clean and friendly. Rooms are dated with old school TV etc.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is AU$115 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$115
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
The shuttle service is great and regular. The driver was very helpful and he loaded and unloaded the bags alone. The hotel cleanness is acceptable.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Parktown

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Johannesburg CBD

While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Nelson Mandela Bridge and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.

Johannesburg CBD
Downtown Johannesburg showing heritage architecture and outdoor art

Downtown Johannesburg

4/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Johannesburg
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Houghton Estate

If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Houghton Estate
Panoramic view of Johannesburg, South Africa

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.

Rosebank
Johannesburg Botanical Garden which includes a park

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.

Randburg
Sandton Sunset

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.

Sandton


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