Kensington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kensington
Stay near popular Kensington attractions
Activities
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
AU$120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
full day tour Johannesburg et soweto township
AU$154
per adult
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
AU$167
per adult
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour
AU$99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Kensington Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is AU$244 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$244
13 July - 14 July
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! (1,985 reviews)
"The location was perfect for weary travelers"
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is AU$205 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$205
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,630 reviews)
"Sounds travel between suites, particularly plumbing. Televisions are not self explanatory. Staff is VERY helpful! Breakfast is quite good."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is AU$350 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$350
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (608 reviews)
"The hotel is accessible to variety of shopping and restaurants. Very clean room."
Reviewed on 13 June 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is AU$172 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$172
10 July - 11 July
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The shuttle was very easy to use, and we had good meals in the restaurant. The pool area was never in the sun so we didn't use it. There was construction going on in the hotel but it didn't bother us at all as it was only a bit noisy in the afternoon."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg Boksburg Gauteng
Fully refundable
The price is AU$141 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$141
24 July - 25 July
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! (924 reviews)
"This Holiday inn is very close to the airport with transportation service to and from the airport. We stayed there for one night before we hopped a plane to our final destination. There is nothing exceptional about this Holiday Inn. It is very adequate. It is safe. service was great."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
Cnr West and Maude Street Sandton Gauteng
The price is AU$134 per night from 27 June to 28 June
AU$134
27 June - 28 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice superb place to be, lovely welcoming staff and very helpful"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Kensington
Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall 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.
Randburg
Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Johannesburg Botanical Garden or Cresta Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.
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.
