Houghton Estate Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

4.5/5(16 reviews)

With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.

Montecasino
Gold Reef City showing a statue or sculpture, art and a city

Gold Reef City Casino

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.

Gold Reef City Casino
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.

Nelson Mandela Square
Lion Park which includes dangerous animals and zoo animals

Lion & Safari Park

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Experience the adventure of getting up close with Africa’s world-famous wildlife. Observe a pride of lions, walk with cheetahs and feed a giraffe.

Lion & Safari Park
Apartheid Museum showing art and a city

Apartheid Museum

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.

Apartheid Museum
Johannesburg Zoo featuring zoo animals

Johannesburg Zoo

4.5/5(5 reviews)

From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.

Johannesburg Zoo

Things to do

Soweto Tour

1 Day: Bus & Soweto Combo

£29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1 Day: Bus & Soweto Combo
Guided Gold Reef City Heritage Tour

Guided Gold Reef City Heritage Tour

£98
per adult
Guided Gold Reef City Heritage Tour
Cape Town Street Art & City Centre Tour

Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour

£23
per adult
Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour
Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

£74
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

£102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

£79
per adult
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto
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Top hotels in Houghton Estate

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
5 out of 5
Lloys Ellis Ave, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is £127 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
£127
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (189 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
The Residence Boutique Hotel
The Residence Boutique Hotel
5 out of 5
17th 4th Avenue, Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is £218 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£218
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Sandton ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (291 reviews)
"It was an amazing experience at the residence. We would recommend it as a five star hotel, and would go back again. We hope to go back again. The staff were so friendly. The food was excellent, and our accommodations were just beautiful. The tropical nature of the resort was amazing as well."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

The Residence Boutique Hotel
10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate
10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate
5 out of 5
10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is £123 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£123
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Sandton ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Great hotel and great service
"Just excellent stay. Very friendly staff. Worth to come again."

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate
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 £118 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£118
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,682 reviews)
"Comfortable experience."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International 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 £54 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£54
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (621 reviews)
Good experience
"The staff was extremely friendly and professional. Check in was easy and fast. The room was comfortable. We didn’t pre pay for breakfast but it was not a problem we could purchase it every morning from the hotel directly. We had dinner also and it was very good."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
4.5 out of 5
Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is £54 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£54
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (320 reviews)
"Nice and clean"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Houghton Estate

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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
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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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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
Maropeng featuring interior views as well as an individual male

Johannesburg CBD

While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Museum Africa and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.

Johannesburg CBD
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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.

Sandton
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Sandown

If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.

Sandown

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