Johannesburg

General Information about Johannesburg

South Africa's beautiful city of Johannesburg was first established as a city back in 1886 and is the capital of the Gauteng Province. Home to over 3,888,200 residents, Johannesburg is in fact South Africa's largest and most populated city. Johannesburg is set at an elevation of 1,753 metres and is well known for its prosperous diamond and gold excavations. Johannesburg is also home to many important residents such as Nelson Mandela who lives within the exclusive suburb of Houghton.

As soon as you arrive in the remarkable city you will notice Johannesburg's two television towers. The Hillbrow Tower rises to 269 metres while the Sentech Tower is slightly shorter at 237 metres. These towers do have observation decks but have been closed to the public since 1981. Despite this the towers still remain one of the city's most well known landmarks.

There are plenty of attractions worth visiting while you are visiting Johannesburg with a variety of museums and art gallery's. If you have children to entertain then a trip to the Johannesburg Zoo is the ideal destination with over 3,000 species of animals.

If you are interested in Nelson Mandela then be sure to ask for directions to the Nelson Mandela National Museum. Set in the former presidents former home you will be able to learn a great deal about this remarkable man. The Apartheid Museum is also worth visiting and is open everyday.

For entertainment visiting the Market Theatre is a must which boasts three theatres and two galleries in total. You can also relax in one of the many bars and restaurants while enjoying a fine selection of jazz.

Getting to Johannesburg is simple with regular flights landing at the OR Tambo International Airport. Johannesburg is also easily accessed throught the rail and bus system with regular trains arriving from Durban, Cape Town, Kimberley, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit Polokwane, East London and Pietermaritzburg.

Apartments in Johannesburg

Below are a selection of Apartments located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Alternatively, you can browse through all Johannesburg Apartments.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING Courtyard Hotel At Sandton Johannesburg (Apartment) 130 Rivonia Sandown Sandton Rivonia, Johannesburg, , South Africa MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Sandton RVarious Don Eastgate Hotel Johannesburg (Apartment) 220 Queen Street, Bruma Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Bruma RVarious Genesis Suites & Conferencing Johannesburg Hotel (Apartment) 10 Sandler Road Fairmount, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES City RVarious

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Attractions in Johannesburg

Below are a selection of Attractions located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Alternatively, you can browse through all Johannesburg Attractions.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING 4-Day Classic Impala Tour Including Kruger National Park and Mpumlanga (Multi-day & Extended Tours) 10 Sandler Road Fairmount, Johannesburg, 2192 INFORMATION | ENQUIRY | RATES Johannesburg $1178.01 (AUD) 3-Day Classic Kruger Breakaway Tour from Johannesburg (Multi-day & Extended Tours) INFORMATION | ENQUIRY | RATES Johannesburg $760.70 (AUD) Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Safari and Sun City Day Trip (Day Trips & Excursions) INFORMATION | ENQUIRY | RATES Johannesburg $208.35 (AUD)

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Guesthouses in Johannesburg

Below are a selection of Guesthouses located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Alternatively, you can browse through all Johannesburg Guesthouses.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING Greatstays Guest House (Guesthouse) 8 Partridge Avenue, Highway Gardens, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1609 MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Johannesburg €40.94 The Guesthouse Bedfordview (Guesthouse) 11A Townsend Road, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2007 MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Johannesburg €28.15 Golden Gate Guest House (Guesthouse) 291 Bryanston Drive Bryanston, , Johannesburg, Johannesburg, , South Africa 2012 MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Johannesburg €25.59

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Hostels in Johannesburg

Below are a selection of Hostels located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Alternatively, you can browse through all Johannesburg Hostels.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING The Crystal Duvet (Hotel) 5 Etosha Crescent, Sandton, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2196 MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Johannesburg €101.33 Kwa-Mkhabele Lodge (Hostel) 15 Olifants Road, Oakdene, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2190 MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Johannesburg €35.82 Africa Centre (Hostel) 65 Sunny Road, Lakefield, Benoni, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1501 MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Johannesburg €30.71

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Hotels in Johannesburg

Below are a selection of Hotels located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Alternatively, you can browse through all Johannesburg Hotels.

NAME LOCATION RATE (from) RATING African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel (Hotel) 1 Melrose Square, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, 2076, South Africa MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Melrose Arch / Nth Johannesburg RVarious Crowne Plaza Hotel Johannesburg The Rosebank (Hotel) cnr Tyrwhitt & Sturdee Avenues, Rosebank Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES Rosebank RVarious D'oreale Grande Hotel At Emperors Palace Johannesburg (Hotel) 64 Jones Road Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1620, South Africa MORE INFORMATION | MAKE AN ENQUIRY | VIEW RATES International Airport RVarious

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