Parktown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Gold Reef City Casino
Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.
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.
Apartheid Museum
Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Netcare Milpark Hospital
If Netcare Milpark Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Johannesburg.
Donald Gordon Medical Centre
If Donald Gordon Medical Centre is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Johannesburg.
Activities
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Our pick of the best Parktown Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG
All the services were great and i take this opportunity to thank you
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
We very much appreciated the convenience of City Lodge at the OR Tambo airport. Easy access, especially after 24 hours of traveling, easy and pleasant check in, very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Easy to find shuttle took us right away to the hotel checked easy, good dinner and breakfast. Easy shuttle to airport and help getting checked in for next flight out next day. Very professional staff, convent and very comfortable.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Southern Sun Sandton Sun & Towers
Wonderful stay at a very good and well kept hotel. Central and around some amazing restaurants and shops.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Staff very friendly and efficient
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
The lady at reception was friendly and very helpful the room was quite nice.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parktown
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.
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 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.
Parktown Travel Guide
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