Hillbrow Travel Guide

Johannesburg

A historic building with ornate architecture, including a dome and columns, and a mural on the adjacent building.
A museum with a dome and a red roof.

Stay near popular Hillbrow attractions

Hillbrow Telkom Tower

8.6/10 (4 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Johannesburg with a trip to Hillbrow Telkom Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
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Things to do

From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

£87
per adult
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

£38
per adult
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch
Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch

Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch

£31
per adult
Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour

Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour

£120
per adult
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour
Picture 5 for Activity A Day Of Soweto Food & Beer Tour

Soweto Food & Beer Bike Tour

£36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Soweto Food & Beer Bike Tour
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

£42
per adult
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk
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Top hotels in Hillbrow

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 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £133 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£133
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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 ...
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £103 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£103
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 ...
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is £183 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
£183
12 Sept - 13 Sept
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! (626 reviews)
"Attached to the mall"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Sandton Sun & Towers
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg Boksburg Gauteng
The price is £56 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
£56
12 Sept - 13 Sept
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! (971 reviews)
"Good security Well maintained and clean property Good fresh food Staff well trained and knowledgeable and friendly"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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 Kempton Park Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £72 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
£72
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful food and wine!"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £89 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£89
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Airport shuttle is free and very convenient. My cinnamon roll at breakfast was hard as a rock. Oh well. All else good."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
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Where to stay in Hillbrow

Find the best Hillbrow areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Hillbrow
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A large public square with a prominent statue in the center, surrounded by historic buildings and a modern skyscraper.

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.

A cityscape with a prominent cylindrical skyscraper, a stadium, and surrounding residential and commercial buildings.

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.

A tree-lined street with purple flowers.

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.

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, winding roads, and a river.

Midrand

You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Boulders Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa.

A cityscape with purple flowering trees, a stadium, and a distant view of the ocean.

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.

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