Northcliff Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

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
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

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

Gold Reef City Casino

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
Apartheid Museum showing art and a city

Apartheid Museum

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
First National Bank Stadium

First National Bank Stadium

Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

First National Bank Stadium

Johannesburg Eye Hospital

If Johannesburg Eye Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Johannesburg.

Johannesburg Eye Hospital

Things to do

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)

£101
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

£141
per adult
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

£91
per adult
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
Sun City Park in Johannesburg

Full-Day Sun City & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour

£213
per traveller
Full-Day Sun City & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

£57
per adult
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township
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Top hotels in Northcliff

Adinkra Boutique Hotel

Adinkra Boutique Hotel

4.5 out of 5
24 Ebony Drive Nothcliff Gauteng, Randburg, Gauteng
The price is £51 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
£51
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Sandton City Mall and Nelson Mandela ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Hospedagem muito confortável.
"Muito confortável, quarto bem decorado, espaçoso e muito limpo. Fica em local nobre com boa vizinhança. O atendimento impecável, fomos bem recebidos e foram bastante atenciosos. Gostamos bastante."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025

Adinkra Boutique Hotel
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 £103 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£103
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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! (1,706 reviews)
"We have stayed at the City Lodge for 1 night. It’s clean and most staff are generally friendly. It’s easy to get to from the airport. You can walk to it if you’re reasonable fit. We also stayed at the sister City Lodge which cost less. It has a better breakfast and the staff are very friendly. You ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is £71 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
£71
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Very close to the airport, safe and convenient"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (236 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful, clean and friendly staff. Plenty amenities from restaurants to spas"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

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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, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is £59 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
£59
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Perfect for a quick stop near the airport.
"We had a good stay at this hotel. Service was wonderful and the food was very good - fresh and tasty. The room was clean and bed comfortable. Only thing we didn’t like was the shower was in the bedroom with a curtain only to separate and there was no toiletries on arrival. The shuttle service to ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

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 £46 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£46
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (639 reviews)
"Great Customer Service fulfilled customer request all the time."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Northcliff

Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a garden

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.

Randburg
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens featuring a park as well as a small group of people

Roodepoort

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Roodepoort. You might want to make time for a stop at Ruimsig Country Club or Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.

Roodepoort
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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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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
Maropeng featuring interior views as well as an individual male

Johannesburg CBD

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

Johannesburg CBD
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Houghton Estate

4/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Houghton Estate

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