Parktown

Johannesburg

Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

4.5/5(16 reviews)

With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.

Montecasino
Gold Reef City featuring a city, a statue or sculpture and outdoor art

Gold Reef City Casino

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.

Gold Reef City Casino
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.

Nelson Mandela Square
Lion Park which includes dangerous animals and zoo animals

Lion & Safari Park

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Experience the adventure of getting up close with Africa’s world-famous wildlife. Observe a pride of lions, walk with cheetahs and feed a giraffe.

Lion & Safari Park
Johannesburg Zoo which includes zoo animals

Johannesburg Zoo

4.5/5(5 reviews)

From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.

Johannesburg Zoo
Apartheid Museum showing a city and art

Apartheid Museum

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.

Apartheid Museum

Things to do

Cape Town Street Art & City Centre Tour

Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour

€29
Per adult
Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour
Sterkfontein cave

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Cave Experience (Caves is closed)

€63
Per adult
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Cave Experience (Caves is closed)
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

€115
Per adult
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
Sun City Park in Johannesburg

Full-Day Sun City & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour

€252
Per adult
Full-Day Sun City & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour
6 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

6 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

€1,610
Per adult
6 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

€36
Per adult
Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch
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Top hotels in Parktown

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Princess Of Wales Terrace, Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is €60 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
€60
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
8/10 Very Good! (150 reviews)
"Amazing property super good breakfast quiet clean confortable"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2024

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park, an IHG Hotel
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
4 out of 5
Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is €115 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
€115
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,335 reviews)
Pleasant stay close to OR Tambo
"Rooms are a little old and very dated. But the staff were excellent. There was a tax that was not included when we booked through Hotels.com (even though they said it was). We paid on arrival - the receptionist was very apologetic but it wasn’t much ("

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2024

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
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, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is €113 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
€113
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,429 reviews)
"City Lodge is convenient for the OR Tambo airport. From arrivals it is well signposted to find. The reception staff are very welcoming and efficient."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2024

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is €81 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
€81
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Check in very impersonal, receptionists did not say 1 extra word more than was needed, never made eye contact. Nice hotel, great rooms"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2024

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Sandton Sun and Towers
Sandton Sun and Towers
5 out of 5
Cnr Fifth & Alice Streets, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is €190 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
€190
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
9/10 Wonderful! (502 reviews)
"Great property right in the mall so super easy and safe to walk around. Went to Nelson Mandela square as well. A special thanks to our server Ivor who was fantastic!!"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2024

Sandton Sun and Towers
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel
5 out of 5
Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is €321 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
€321
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
"Very elegant and upscale property."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2024

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Parktown

Maropeng featuring interior views as well as an individual male

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.

Johannesburg CBD
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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 Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.

Downtown Johannesburg
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Houghton Estate

4/5(2 area reviews)

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

Houghton Estate
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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
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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.

Melrose
Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a garden

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

Parktown

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