Newtown Travel Guide

Johannesburg
Museum Africa featuring interior views
SAB World of Beer featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people
Museum Africa featuring interior views
Museum Africa featuring interior views
SAB World of Beer featuring a bar and interior views

Popular places to visit

Museum Africa featuring a city and signage as well as a small group of people

Museum Africa

4/5(2 reviews)

Journey through South Africa’s social and cultural history as you examine the relics and artifacts contained in this fascinating museum complex.

Museum Africa
SAB World of Beer featuring a bar and interior views

SAB World of Beer

Explore the history and evolution of beer, learn about every stage of the brewing process and taste some popular South African brews.

SAB World of Beer

Mary Fitzgerald Square

Find out about the history of Johannesburg when you take a trip to Mary Fitzgerald Square. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Mary Fitzgerald Square

Newtown Junction Mall

During your trip to Johannesburg, you can do some window-shopping at Newtown Junction Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Newtown Junction Mall

The Market Theatre Flea Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Market Theatre Flea Market during your trip to Johannesburg.

The Market Theatre Flea Market

Market Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Market Theatre during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Market Theatre

Things to do

Impala Stampede sculpture in Main Street.

LocalPlaces Understanding Johannesburg Walking Tour

฿1,229
per adult
LocalPlaces Understanding Johannesburg Walking Tour
Johannesburg City Centre Walking Tour

Johannesburg City Centre Walking Tour

฿1,486
per adult
Johannesburg City Centre Walking Tour
Downtown Johannesburg Tuk tuk Tour

Downtown Johannesburg Tuk tuk Tour with a local lunch

฿2,553
per adult
Downtown Johannesburg Tuk tuk Tour with a local lunch
street art :interpretation of joburg

Johannesburg Street Art & Museum Walking or E-scooter Tour

฿1,040
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Street Art & Museum Walking or E-scooter Tour
Apartheid History of South Africa

Apartheid History of South Africa (Full day Experience with lunch

฿3,498
per adult
Apartheid History of South Africa (Full day Experience with lunch
Johannesburg e-scooter experience

Johannesburg e-scooter experience

฿1,229
per adult
Johannesburg e-scooter experience
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Top hotels in Newtown

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 ฿3,136 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
฿3,136
฿3,702 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,457 reviews)
Nice airport hotel
"Very convenient, nice staff, quiet."

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2024

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
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 ฿3,549 per night from 25 Dec to 26 Dec
฿3,549
฿4,082 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,417 reviews)
"Quick check-in."

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2024

Southern Sun O.R. 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 ฿2,734 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
฿2,734
฿3,144 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The vibe was tropical, loved it there ! Clean ,and most of all we felt safe being in Johannesburg"

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2024

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
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, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is ฿1,990 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
฿1,990
฿2,311 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly"

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2024

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
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 ฿9,098 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
฿9,098
฿11,417 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Airport hotels aren’t always the nicest and this one was fabulous!"

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2024

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel
Sandton Sun and Towers
Sandton Sun and Towers
5 out of 5
Cnr Fifth & Alice Streets, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is ฿5,867 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
฿5,867
฿6,747 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (514 reviews)
"It is in a very safe and convenient location. A major shopping center is right next door. The staff are incredible and the facilities are good and well maintained. Meals are great too and they have a nice lounge and bar near the pool side that gets quite busy"

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2024

Sandton Sun and Towers
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Other neighbourhoods around Newtown

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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Maboneng Precinct

Maboneng Precinct is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Museum of African Design and POPArt Theatre.

Maboneng Precinct
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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

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