Title: TOP Cheap Hotels in Downtown Johannesburg, Johannesburg for 2025 - Downtown Johannesburg Cheap Hotels | Expedia.co.uk [Downtown Johannesburg Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Downtown-Johannesburg.dx6154424)[Holiday Rentals in Johannesburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Holiday-Rentals.d6051471.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Johannesburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Johannesburg.d6051471.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Johannesburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Johannesburg.d6051471.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Johannesburg Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Johannesburg.d6154424.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Johannesburg Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Johannesburg.d6154424.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Johannesburg featuring modern architecture, skyline and a high-rise building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051471/7a9ae076-9e32-49a8-942b-7fb5cf444bd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by South African Tourism # Find Cheap Hotels in Downtown Johannesburg, Johannesburg - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Downtown Johannesburg Cheap Hotels Tonight [27 Nov - 28 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6154424&startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=budget_property) Tomorrow [28 Nov - 29 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6154424&startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=budget_property) This weekend [28 Nov - 30 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6154424&startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=budget_property) Next weekend [5 Dec - 7 Dec](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6154424&startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true&travelerType=budget_property) ## Top Downtown Johannesburg Cheap Hotels ## Top Downtown Johannesburg Hotel Reviews ![Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3900000/3897000/3896985/1bd13fc2_y.jpg) ### Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace 10/10 Excellent "Enjoyed my stay. 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" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-Premier-Hotel-OR-Tambo.h3843897.Hotel-Information) ![Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3010000/3003400/3003373/c1c8158d_y.jpg) ### Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. 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You can scroll through a wide selection of hotels and other accommodation options with Member Prices to find great deals and earn rewards. Guided by our site's convenient page filters, you can search by your price range, or by favourite amenities like free breakfast and free WiFi. If you're interested in affordable options near specific attractions, such as Johannesburg Art Gallery or Ellis Park Stadium, try filtering by location to refine your search. While you browse, click the heart button to save your favourites so that you can come back to them and make your final decision. Interested in a flight or a rental car too? Take your pick of the holiday packages available under Bundle and Save and discover more amazing deals by arranging transport at the same time. ### What is there to see and do in Downtown Johannesburg? > You won't need to spend big to take advantage of things to see and do in Downtown Johannesburg. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, and then make time for activities that are easy on the wallet. If you're looking to enjoy the area's natural beauty, you can get outdoors at Joubert Park, Johannesburg Botanical Garden or Emmarentia Dam. ### How can I get to Downtown Johannesburg and get around on a budget? > Looking at these ways to get around Downtown Johannesburg can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from the centre in Johannesburg (JNB-O.R. Tambo Intl.). If that doesn't suit your budget, you can look into flights to Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria), which is 19.8 mi (31.9 km) away. Head to Ellis Park Station to catch the metro.