Where to stay in Johannesburg

Bright lights, big city in Johannesburg. Photo: Alexis Zakkarias / flickr

With plenty of accommodation options in Johannesburg and with loads more to see, stay a day or two. Choose from hotel, bed and breakfast, guesthouses, self-catering apartments and backpacker options. Check out some suggestions below.

Hotels

If on-site amenities and privacy are what you’re looking for when choosing accommodation, then staying at a hotel is your best option. Hotels tend to offer fabulous amenities such as room service, swimming pools, restaurants and bars, gyms and personal concierge services. Here are a few options for hotels in Johannesburg:

Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff

The Palazzo Montecasino

Hotel Sky Sandton

Bed & Breakfasts

Bed and breakfast establishments are a popular choice for many when it comes to accommodation. You’re allowed private rooms and ensuite bathrooms and a delicious breakfast in the morning. Some B&B’s even offer hotel amenities like a swimming pool and all-meal food services. Here are some options for Bed & Breakfasts in Johannesburg:

The Residence

49 On Cherry Guesthouse

Gallo Manor Executive Bed & Breakfast

Self-catering

Self-catering accommodation is perfect for those who want ultimate freedom and privacy wherever they’re staying. Usually in the form of entire houses, apartments or chalets, self-catering allows you total run of the place, including cooking, cleaning and use of any facilities. These are some options for self-catering accommodation in Johannesburg:

The Tyrwhitt, Rosebank

The Residency Jellicoe

MINT ApartHotel 84 on Katherine

Backpacking

If you love meeting new people and making friends wherever you go, backpacker or hostel accommodation is an ideal option for you. Typically, you pay for a single bed in a room which others will share, but most backpackers also offer private rooms as well. Here are some options for backpackers in Johannesburg:

Rosebank Backpackers

CURIOCITY Johannesburg

Joburg Backpackers

Camping

Staying outdoors amongst fauna and flora, under the stars and sky has huge appeal for many – especially in beautiful South Africa! Whether you’re glamping or really want to rough it, camping really allows you to appreciate all that Mother Nature has to offer. Here’s a few options for camping spots in Johannesburg:

HeronBridge Retreat

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