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

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Things to do


Top hotels in Newtown

City Lodge Hotel Newtown
City Lodge Hotel Newtown
3 out of 5
Cnr Carr & Miriam Makeba St, Newtown, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is ฿1,366 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿1,366
฿1,610 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Gold Reef City Casino and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (88 reviews)
"The room was comfortable and the staff was courteous. The food at the restaurant was very tasty. The restaurant did not always have everything on the menu. Later I figured out it is likely due to resource management. For instance 3 out of the 4 days we were there they didnt have drip coffee. This ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2025

City Lodge Hotel 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 ฿3,064 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿3,064
฿3,618 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (1,501 reviews)
"Its at the airport and very safe"

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2025

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 ฿3,469 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
฿3,469
฿4,024 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,490 reviews)
"A/C could have worked better. Staff was great and hotel was clean. Breakfast buffet was worth the price of the room by itself. Will always stay here when I’m in Joburg."

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2025

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
Sandton Sun and Towers
Sandton Sun and Towers
5 out of 5
Cnr Fifth & Alice Streets, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is ฿5,813 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
฿5,813
฿6,685 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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! (522 reviews)
"Love staying here"

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2025

Sandton Sun and Towers
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 ฿2,234 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
฿2,234
฿2,595 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Please thank Louise the manager for her great sense of hospitality. I wish she would train other managers to have the same attitude two words, frequent travelers like me."

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg, Boksburg, Gauteng
The price is ฿1,524 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
฿1,524
฿1,770 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (515 reviews)
"Safe area. Convenient location as close to airport. Clean Old facility"

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport, an IHG Hotel
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.

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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Houghton Estate

4/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Nelson Mandela Foundation 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

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