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

The Munro Drive Photo Stop

Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option

£14
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

£77
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half Day Tour

Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour

£52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour
5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari

£1,367
per traveller
5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

£39
per adult
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch
Johannesburg and Soweto tour

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

£112
per adult
Johannesburg and Soweto tour
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Top hotels in Hillbrow

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £114 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
£114
11 Dec - 12 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,616 reviews)
"The room wasn’t the cleanest(carpet) but manageable. The property could use a little updating because the furniture in the room was outdated. The phones also didn’t work so I had to keep going to the reception."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
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 £123 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
£123
28 Nov - 29 Nov
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
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £80 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
£80
28 Nov - 29 Nov
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. ...
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 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £75 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
£75
21 Nov - 22 Nov
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and close to the airport with a free shuttle. Perfect."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
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 £66 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
£66
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We stayed on 3 separate occasions during our stay in Johannesburg. The proximity to the airport is excellent. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet was very good and the pool was lovely. The service from all the staff was excellent. They were friendly and went out of their way ..."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton

3.5 out of 5
135 West Street Sandton Gauteng
The price is £45 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
£45
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (917 reviews)
"This hotel is as advertised - 3-star, nothing too fancy. But it is in good condition, has an excellent location (restaurants, shops and the convention centre), and the staff's attitude is really great. This is the 3rd time I've stayed here, and it is always consistent. The included breakfast is also ..."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
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Where to stay in 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.

Two large cooling towers with colorful murals, surrounded by trees and power lines.
Photo by Anna Bennett
Open Photo by Anna Bennett

Soweto

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Soweto. You might want to make time for a stop at Maponya Mall or Mandela's House.

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 Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.

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