Parktown Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
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.
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Things to do
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Top hotels in Parktown
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG
The staff were very helpful and professional. The building is a great historic building, yet has all the modern comforts. Very nice grounds and out door sitting area.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
The hotel is perfectly acceptable with spacious rooms, but the decor is of the most ordinary kind. The corridors were straight out of The Shining – quite alarmingly long and alienating.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Good bed and breakfast. Also very convenient because of close proximity to the airport.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Great hotel.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Hotel funcional para una estadía corta.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
I tried to contact the hotel several times to know where to pick up the shuttle at the airport and nobody ever replied leaving me to scramble when I arrived . Interestingly once I tracked it down it was a very well run an efficient process. The need to explain how to find the bus when you land if ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parktown
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.
Downtown Johannesburg
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.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
