Kensington Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Johannesburg city skyline and hisgh rise towers and buildings

Stay near popular Kensington attractions

Rhodes Park

8.0/10 (1 review)
Rhodes Park is just one of the places to see in Johannesburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
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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
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
Le tour de Johannesburg, Musée de l’apartheid et soweto

full day tour Johannesburg et soweto township

£80
per adult
full day tour Johannesburg et soweto township
Full Day Shopping Tour: Arts, Crafts, and African Garments

Full Day Shopping Tour: Arts, Crafts, and African Garments

£41
per adult
Full Day Shopping Tour: Arts, Crafts, and African Garments
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Top hotels in Kensington

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 £124 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£124
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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 £109 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£109
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 £184 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£184
14 Sept - 15 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! (632 reviews)
"This Hotel along with staff is top notch very well appointed rooms staff fantastic highly recommend"

Reviewed on 24 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 £62 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£62
31 Aug - 1 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! (979 reviews)
"The only issue was AC not working"

Reviewed on 26 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
The price is £73 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
£73
5 Sept - 6 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast was good, Staff helpful"

Reviewed on 23 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 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£89
28 Aug - 29 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! (1,007 reviews)
"As Johannesburg is a hub for the region, I chose this hotel because of its proximity to airport. But they have only one minibus for shuttle service, so if something goes wrong you’ll wait! I waited more than one hour at airport. Hotel is nice and clean, staff friendly."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
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Where to stay in Kensington

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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 Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.

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 Cresta Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.

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