Where to stay in Johannesburg: the 10 best neighborhoods, ranked

Updated October 22, 2026 · Ranked by Axel from research, its own hotel reviews and recent rates · How we rank

Stay in Rosebank for a first visit, family trip or food-focused stay: it combines strong hotels, restaurants, galleries and useful rail connections. Sandton suits shopping and business, with a direct airport train. Choose Melville & Auckland Park for independent cafés, sociable nights and the strongest hotel value; Melrose Arch works for families who prefer self-contained evenings.

Think of Johannesburg as separate neighbourhood outings linked by trains and rides rather than one walkable city, and use Axel’s ranking to balance access to sights, things near your door, hotel quality, value and local character, with Rosebank offering the strongest overall mix and more specialised bases rewarding a clear reason to stay there.

Best picks by trip

#1 of 10
Rosebank
gallery visits · café terraces · pedestrian shopping · urban apartments
6.8/10
Our best all-round base, with useful walking and good connections.
Rosebank wins on hotel quality and character, with useful rail connections; its doorstep attractions remain limited, and sightseeing still requires rides.
Getting around
5.1
On your doorstep
3.1
Hotels
8.8
Value
5.3
Axel’s verdict
8.8
Rosebank is the easiest recommendation for a first visit. The interconnected shopping precinct around Bath Avenue, Cradock Avenue and Oxford Road provides restaurants, groceries and cafés, while Keyes Avenue adds contemporary galleries and destination dining. Locals answering visitors’ questions repeatedly recommend it for exactly this combination of convenience and things to do between outings.
It is still Johannesburg, not a city you can explore entirely on foot. Car-free here means Gautrain plus e-hailing, and the airport journey requires changing trains at Sandton. Choose a location close to the pedestrian shopping streets rather than assuming every Rosebank address feels equally connected. Skip it if garden seclusion matters more than having dinner options nearby.
Best for
first-time visitorsfood loverstravelers without a car
Skip it if
You want a secluded garden setting; You expect to walk between Johannesburg's major sights
Getting around
Walk the shopping precinct and nearby galleries; Gautrain connects Rosebank with Sandton and Park; JNB requires a Sandton change, while HLA needs a road transfer.
After dark
Restaurants and bars keep the shopping precinct lively; use a ride rather than walking to or from the station after dark.
Where to look
Cradock Avenue and Tyrwhitt Avenue. The pedestrian shopping core keeps meals and errands close; best for first visits without a car.Bath Avenue near Jellicoe Avenue. Stay just beyond the shopping core for galleries and restaurants without being directly on the busiest pedestrian stretch.Parks Boulevard. A managed office-and-dining pocket north of the malls, useful for business travelers who want cafés between meetings.
Top hotels by Axel's take
Typical Axel rate $121 a night · usually 11% under the public rate
See all 8 hotels in Rosebank, ranked
#2 of 10
Sandton
glass towers · business district · designer shopping · polished dining
6.2/10
The practical choice for business, shopping and a straightforward airport arrival.
Strong hotels, direct airport rail and concentrated shopping put Sandton second, but corporate surroundings, weaker sightseeing access and middling value limit its appeal.
Getting around
3.8
On your doorstep
3.3
Hotels
8.1
Value
4.4
Axel’s verdict
8.3
Sandton makes arrival easy: the airport train stops beside the business district, while Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square and the convention centre put everyday needs together. Around Maude Street and Rivonia Road, expect glass towers, polished restaurants and a distinctly corporate version of Johannesburg. It works especially well for meetings and short stopovers.
The compromise is atmosphere. You are choosing convenience rather than historic streets or independent neighbourhood life, and most cultural outings require transport. Stay near the square or station if you want manageable daytime walks; an address elsewhere in Sandton can mean a different experience. Office streets also become quieter after work, despite the restaurants remaining active.
Best for
business trips and conventionsshoppingtravelers without a carluxury travelers
Skip it if
You want historic streets and independent neighbourhood life; Most of your plans involve the inner city or Soweto
Getting around
Walk between the station, malls and convention centre; Gautrain runs directly to JNB and south to Rosebank and Park; use an arranged road transfer for HLA.
After dark
Dinner keeps Nelson Mandela Square active, but surrounding office streets quieten; arrange transport for late station transfers.
Where to look
Nelson Mandela Square and Maude Street. The most convenient cluster for shopping, convention visits and restaurant dinners; expect a polished, corporate setting.Rivonia Road near Grayston Drive. Useful for office visits north of the square; this is a busy road corridor rather than a leisurely promenade.Benmore Road. A more residential alternative beyond the central towers, suited to longer stays with transport arranged.
Top hotels by Axel's take
Typical Axel rate $132 a night
See all 9 hotels in Sandton, ranked
#3 of 10
Melville & Auckland Park
independent cafés · bookshops · bar nights · student influence · older houses
5.9/10
Independent cafés and sociable nights, with more planning than its reputation suggests.
The strongest hotel value and independent character lift Melville & Auckland Park to third, despite fewer reviewed hotels, scattered amenities and no local rail.
Getting around
5.9
On your doorstep
2.2
Hotels
5.6
Value
9.8
Axel’s verdict
6.6
Melville’s appeal is its small-business character: cafés, bookshops, vintage browsing and bars around 7th Street and 4th Avenue, rather than another large shopping complex. Nearby Auckland Park adds university life and quieter residential options. Recent local coverage still finds plenty worth seeking out, making this a good alternative for visitors who value personality over polish.
But do not book on an old promise of nonstop bohemian nightlife. Recent residents disagree about how lively Melville remains, and particular venues and evenings matter. Auckland Park is not automatically a short stroll from 7th Street, either. Choose it for independent places and planned nights out; skip it if you want airport rail, predictable street activity or consistently silent surroundings.
Best for
nightlifeLGBTQ+ travelers
Skip it if
You need airport rail within a short walk; You expect every street to share 7th Street's atmosphere
Getting around
Walk Melville's local café streets by day; Rea Vaya Phase 1B serves Auckland Park, not a Melville railway station; use road transfers from either airport, or JNB rail via Sandton and Park plus a ride.
After dark
7th Street can be sociable and noisy, but reports vary by night; book a ride back rather than wandering through residential streets.
Where to look
7th Street and 4th Avenue. Start here for independent cafés, browsing and bars; choose it for neighborhood character rather than consistently quiet evenings.Stanley Avenue around 44 Stanley. Courtyards, independent shops and cafés suit daytime browsing and relaxed lunches rather than a late-night bar crawl.
Top hotels by Axel's take
Typical Axel rate $61 a night · usually 11% under the public rate
1. 1. motel Mi Pi CHi8.4 Customer link — Open hotel details
2. 2. Garden Court Milpark8.0 Customer link — Open hotel details
See all 2 hotels in Melville & Auckland Park, ranked
#4 of 10
Braamfontein
student life · African art · urban streets · university culture · public-space renewal
5.5/10
A strong culture base, but not the easiest introduction to Johannesburg.
Good sightseeing access and hotel value put Braamfontein fourth, while a smaller, weaker hotel selection and uneven evening connections hold it back.
Getting around
6.2
On your doorstep
2.9
Hotels
4.3
Value
8.3
Axel’s verdict
6.1
Braamfontein is a proper urban district shaped by Wits, students, offices and cultural institutions. Wits Art Museum and the Origins Centre are substantial reasons to spend time here, with Constitution Hill nearby. Public-space improvements around Ameshoff Street, unveiled in October 2025, also show that the neighbourhood is still changing rather than standing still.
As a place to sleep, it suits visitors who deliberately want university life and the inner city rather than a frictionless holiday base. Activity is concentrated rather than evenly spread, so the exact building and your route home matter. Book evening transport in advance, and do not assume the presence of Park Station makes every arrival a simple luggage walk.
Best for
museums and culturetravelers on a budget
Skip it if
You want effortless family evenings; You prefer a consistently quiet residential setting
Getting around
Walk to local cultural venues by day; Gautrain's Park station serves the southern edge, with a Sandton change for JNB; Rea Vaya serves Braamfontein; HLA requires a road transfer.
After dark
Busy venues do not guarantee busy connecting streets; use door-to-door rides after performances, drinks or late train arrivals.
Where to look
De Beer Street near Juta Street. Cafés, music and student activity suit sociable city stays; arrange a ride home after late venues.Jorissen Street near Wits Art Museum. Anchor a culture-focused stay near Wits and African art, rather than choosing solely for nightlife.De Korte Street. A practical inner-city base for university and office visits; activity varies by block, so plan evening pickups.
Top hotels by Axel's take
Typical Axel rate $68 a night
1. 1. The Parktonian All Suite Hotel7.6 Customer link — Open hotel details
2. 2. Bannister Hotel7.2 Customer link — Open hotel details
See all 2 hotels in Braamfontein, ranked
#5 of 10
Melrose Arch
pavement dining · managed precinct · pedestrian squares · upmarket shopping
5.4/10
An easy, self-contained stay, especially for families who value simple evenings.
Good hotels and a distinctive, self-contained precinct earn Melrose Arch fifth, but poor value and limited nearby sightseeing weigh against it.
Getting around
4.3
On your doorstep
2.0
Hotels
7.3
Value
0.0
Axel’s verdict
7.9
Melrose Arch is deliberately self-contained: pavement restaurants, shops, offices and accommodation share a managed precinct of squares and pedestrian-friendly streets. The High Street and Melrose Boulevard make meals and casual browsing simple, without repeatedly arranging transport. For families or visitors who want an uncomplicated first few nights, that compactness is a genuine advantage.
The trade-off is that you experience a carefully managed pocket rather than Johannesburg’s broader street life. There is no railway station in the precinct, and a weekday Gautrain feeder bus is not a substitute for an all-week transport network. Choose it for easy local evenings; skip it if independent exploration and cultural sightseeing are the point of your stay.
Best for
familiesfirst-time visitors
Skip it if
You want a railway station on the doorstep; You dislike self-contained shopping and dining precincts
Getting around
Walk within the precinct; weekday Gautrain bus RB2 connects with Rosebank; from JNB change at Sandton for Rosebank, then take a bus or ride; HLA needs a road transfer.
After dark
Restaurants sustain an evening crowd inside the managed precinct; arrange a ride when heading beyond it.
Where to look
Melrose Square. The restaurant-lined square suits easy dinners and compact evenings inside the managed precinct; expect some social bustle.Whitely Street and Melrose Boulevard. Choose the shopping-and-dining streets for simple meals on foot, especially when minimizing evening transport matters.James and Ethel Gray Park edge. The residential fringe suits park outings and slower downtime rather than sleeping amid the precinct's restaurant activity.
Top hotels by Axel's take
Typical Axel rate $255 a night · usually 11% under the public rate
See all 4 hotels in Melrose Arch, ranked
#6 of 10
Parktown & Westcliff
heritage mansions · hillside views · stone architecture · mature trees
5.1/10
Heritage houses and hillside views reward visitors who do not need doorstep action.
Heritage character and good sightseeing access lift Parktown & Westcliff, but sparse doorstep amenities and poor hotel value keep them sixth.
Getting around
6.2
On your doorstep
0.9
Hotels
6.1
Value
0.0
Axel’s verdict
7.2
Parktown and Westcliff show a different Johannesburg: old mansions, stone houses, mature trees and steep streets above the city. Westcliff’s heritage walks and steps are part of the appeal, while Parktown also has a practical institutional side, with hospitals and university facilities. This is a base for architecture, views and a slower return after sightseeing.
Do not mistake an attractive hillside address for a walkable visitor district. Westcliff’s inclines and Parktown’s larger roads separate accommodation from many everyday destinations, and the two neighbourhoods feel different. Choose carefully for a romantic retreat or a specific appointment; skip them if you want a lively restaurant street or easy late-night public transport immediately outside.
Best for
couplesluxury travelers
Skip it if
Steep streets make walking difficult; You want restaurants and bars immediately outside
Getting around
Rea Vaya Phase 1B serves Parktown, not Westcliff's hillside streets; use rides beyond local heritage walks; JNB can combine Gautrain via Sandton and Park with a final ride; HLA is by road.
After dark
Plan a destination dinner and a ride home; this is a retreat choice rather than a late-night strolling district.
Where to look
Jan Smuts Avenue below Westcliff Ridge. Choose the hillside edge for leafy views and retreat time, not a restaurant street outside your door.Wexford Avenue and Westcliff Stairs. Heritage houses, jacarandas and steep stairways suit architecture lovers and energetic walkers; expect hills rather than effortless errands.
Top hotels by Axel's take
Typical Axel rate $334 a night · usually 27% under the public rate
1. 1. Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg8.9 Customer link — Open hotel details
2. 2. Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG8.0 Customer link — Open hotel details
See all 2 hotels in Parktown & Westcliff, ranked
#7 of 10
Hyde Park & Dunkeld
leafy residential streets · destination restaurants · bakery stops · understated shopping
4.9/10
Choose residential calm and good dining over doorstep sightseeing.
Residential character and decent hotels help Hyde Park & Dunkeld, but dispersed amenities, weaker value and indirect rail access leave them seventh.
Getting around
4.7
On your doorstep
1.2
Hotels
6.1
Value
1.2
Axel’s verdict
7.0
Hyde Park and Dunkeld suit visitors who prefer residential streets to a busy commercial district. Hyde Park Corner anchors shopping near Jan Smuts Avenue and Winnie Mandela Drive, while Dunkeld and neighbouring Dunkeld West offer cafés, bakeries and more ambitious dining. The appeal is a quieter northern-suburbs routine rather than a packed sightseeing itinerary.
These are not interchangeable addresses: somewhere near Rosebank feels more connected than a secluded property farther north. Restaurants and shops are spread between separate pockets, so check the actual walk rather than assuming everything is nearby. Stay here for unhurried meals and restful evenings; choose Rosebank instead if rail access and spontaneous outings matter more than residential calm.
Best for
food loversa quiet stay
Skip it if
You want frequent spontaneous outings without booking rides; You need a railway station immediately nearby
Getting around
Walk locally according to your address; weekday RB4 follows Jan Smuts Avenue to Rosebank; JNB journeys require the Sandton rail change plus a final bus or ride; HLA is a road transfer.
After dark
Plan around a particular restaurant, not a continuous evening promenade; take rides between the separate dining pockets.
Where to look
First Road by Hyde Park Corner. Choose the mall edge for convenient shopping and meals, without the scale and bustle of Sandton City.Bompas Road at Jan Smuts Avenue. A useful café-and-bakery pocket for an unhurried suburban routine; wider sightseeing still calls for transport.
Top hotels by Axel's take
Typical Axel rate $207 a night · usually 9% under the public rate
1. 1. Ten Bompas8.5 Customer link — Open hotel details
2. 2. Southern Sun Hyde Park8.4 Customer link — Open hotel details
See all 2 hotels in Hyde Park & Dunkeld, ranked
#8 of 10
Houghton
jacaranda avenues · large gardens · Mandela history · golf · residential retreat
4.9/10
A restful retreat for garden lovers, golfers and visitors happy booking rides.
Houghton offers good hotels and residential character, but almost no doorstep amenities and poor value make it a retreat rather than an all-round base.
Getting around
5.3
On your doorstep
0.0
Hotels
7.5
Value
0.0
Axel’s verdict
6.7
Houghton offers jacaranda-lined streets, substantial houses and a much more residential experience than Rosebank or Sandton. Its Mandela associations give it historical interest, The Wilds provides landscaped paths and city views, and Houghton Golf Club makes the neighbourhood particularly relevant for golfers. Choose it when returning somewhere peaceful is part of the holiday.
What you gain in retreat-like character, you lose in doorstep convenience. The neighbourhood’s attractions are scattered, and staying here does not mean having a restaurant street or railway station nearby. It is a good fit for couples and visitors with planned outings or local connections; a short first visit usually benefits more from Rosebank’s simpler everyday logistics.
Best for
a quiet staycouplessports fans
Skip it if
You want to walk out for a choice of dinner spots; You are trying to minimise car journeys
Getting around
There is no Houghton Gautrain station; use rides for scattered destinations, with JNB reached by road or via Rosebank and a Sandton train change; arrange a road transfer for HLA.
After dark
Treat Houghton as a quiet residential retreat after dinner, and arrange door-to-door transport rather than late street walks.
Where to look
13th Avenue. A quiet residential setting suits history-minded visitors and restful returns, rather than spontaneous shopping or nightlife.Houghton Golf Club edge. Stay near the fairways for golf-focused days and leafy downtime; this is not a restaurant-and-rail hub.
Top hotels by Axel's take
Typical Axel rate $291 a night · usually 11% under the public rate
See all 3 hotels in Houghton, ranked
#9 of 10
CBD & Maboneng
warehouse conversions · street art · weekend nightlife · inner-city contrasts · creative studios
4.8/10
Compelling urban culture, but choose the exact block and plan every evening.
Strong value and useful sightseeing access cannot overcome a weak hotel selection and demanding evening logistics, leaving CBD & Maboneng ninth overall.
Getting around
6.0
On your doorstep
2.9
Hotels
1.9
Value
9.6
Axel’s verdict
5.2
The CBD and Maboneng offer a closer encounter with Johannesburg’s inner-city life than the northern shopping districts. Maboneng’s Fox Street brings warehouse conversions, murals, cafés and nightlife together, with Arts on Main an important creative address. It remains worth exploring, but current local guidance describes a changed entertainment district, not the old Sunday-market experience still advertised elsewhere.
As a base, the distinction between one building and the next matters more than the neighbourhood label. Residents recommend Fox Street or immediately adjoining streets for Maboneng stays; that advice should not be stretched across downtown. Choose this for deliberate cultural immersion and late venues, with reliable pickups arranged. Most first-timers, families and light sleepers would be better based elsewhere and visiting.
Best for
travelers on a budgetmuseums and culturenightlife
Skip it if
You want uncomplicated evenings with children; You value quiet nights and spontaneous long walks
Getting around
Rea Vaya serves the CBD; Maboneng is better approached by e-hailing and explored locally with a guide; JNB rail requires a Sandton change to Park plus a ride; HLA is by road.
After dark
Fox Street's weekend venues can be loud and busy; arrange pickup at your door rather than walking between entertainment pockets.
Where to look
Fox Street at Kruger Street. Choose this concentrated café-and-nightlife stretch for deliberate urban immersion; weekends can be busy and loud.Anderson Street near Gandhi Square. Better aligned with Marshalltown business and historic downtown outings than Maboneng nightlife; arrange door-to-door evening transport.
Top hotels by Axel's take
Typical Axel rate $45 a night · usually 11% under the public rate
1. 1. Reef Hotel6.9 Customer link — Open hotel details
2. 2. Businessburg Hotel4.9 Customer link — Open hotel details
See all 2 hotels in CBD & Maboneng, ranked
#10 of 10
Bedfordview & Eastgate
residential suburbs · family routines · restaurant outings · large shopping centres · golf access
4.3/10
Useful for eastern-suburbs plans, less convincing for a first Johannesburg visit.
Good hotel value helps Bedfordview & Eastgate, but weak sightseeing access, scattered amenities and a modest hotel selection leave them tenth.
Getting around
1.9
On your doorstep
1.5
Hotels
4.6
Value
7.9
Axel’s verdict
5.8
Bedfordview is a practical residential choice if your plans are on Johannesburg’s eastern side. Eastgate on Bradford Road provides shopping and everyday conveniences, while the wider suburb has a substantial restaurant scene rather than just mall food. Nearby Glendower adds a strong reason for golfers to look east, and families with a car can settle into an easy suburban routine.
That routine is the attraction, not doorstep sightseeing. Roads and separate commercial pockets shape the experience, and there is no Gautrain station to simplify trips across the city. Choose it for local visits, golf or eastern business commitments. If most days involve galleries, central museums and northern-suburbs dining, Rosebank offers a more useful base with fewer transport decisions.
Best for
familiessports fans
Skip it if
You are visiting without a car and want simple independent outings; Your itinerary centres on museums and northern-suburbs nightlife
Getting around
Walk within individual shopping complexes, but use a car or rides between destinations; there is no Gautrain station; JNB is reached by the R24 road corridor, and HLA needs a road transfer.
After dark
Restaurant and rooftop venues can be lively, but they are separate destinations; plan rides rather than an evening walking circuit.
Where to look
Bradford Road by Eastgate. The shopping-focused option for easy errands, restaurant choices and a practical suburban routine with a car.Gillooly's Lake edge. Choose the leafy lake surroundings for slower downtime and outdoor family outings, rather than doorstep city sightseeing.
Top hotels by Axel's take
Typical Axel rate $73 a night · usually 9% under the public rate
See all 3 hotels in Bedfordview & Eastgate, ranked

How Axel ranks neighborhoods

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Getting around (20%): How many of the city’s most-visited sights are within easy reach, plus a direct train to the airport.
On your doorstep (15%): Places to eat, drink and see within a 10-minute walk, counted from OpenStreetMap.
Hotels (20%): Axel’s own reviews of the hotels here, and how many good ones there are to choose from.
Value (10%): Hotel quality for the money, from the rates Axel saw in the last 30 days, against the city as a whole.
Axel’s verdict (35%): How good a base it is for a visitor, from research into guides, forums, transit and local news.

Researched October 22, 2026 to rubric v0.2; rates from the 30 days before. Inside each neighborhood, hotels are ranked by Axel's take, Axel's own review score for what each hotel is.

Questions travelers ask

Is Rosebank or Sandton better for a first visit to Johannesburg?

Rosebank is the better all-round choice for a first visit, with stronger hotel quality, galleries and useful shopping streets around Bath Avenue and Cradock Avenue. Sandton suits a trip built around business, designer shopping or a straightforward airport arrival. Its JNB train is direct; reaching Rosebank by airport rail requires changing at Sandton. Neither lets you walk between all the major sights.

Where should families stay in Johannesburg?

Rosebank is our first choice for families, followed by Sandton and Melrose Arch. Rosebank balances good hotels with groceries, restaurants and rail connections. Sandton simplifies shopping and airport arrival, while Melrose Arch makes meals and evening walks easy inside its managed precinct. Bedfordview & Eastgate is more useful when you have a car and plans on the eastern side.

What is the cheapest good area to stay in Johannesburg?

Melville & Auckland Park is our best budget recommendation because it combines the strongest hotel value with independent cafés and neighbourhood character. CBD & Maboneng has the lowest typical hotel rates, but its weaker hotel selection and exact-block differences make it a more demanding choice. Braamfontein is another good-value option, especially for museums. Factor evening rides into your overall accommodation decision.

Where can I stay without a car, and how do I get there from the airports?

Rosebank is our top choice without a car, with Sandton second. From O. R. Tambo, Gautrain runs directly to Sandton; change there for Rosebank or Park. From Lanseria, arrange a road transfer. Car-free Johannesburg still means using e-hailing for many sights and evening journeys. Stay near Rosebank’s shopping precinct or Sandton’s station and square, and arrange rides for late station transfers.

Is Maboneng a good base for nightlife?

Yes, for a deliberate nightlife-focused trip, but Melville & Auckland Park ranks ahead of it. Fox Street’s weekend venues can be busy and loud, and local advice favours Fox Street or immediately adjoining streets rather than treating all downtown addresses alike. Choose your building carefully and arrange pickups at the door. First-timers, families and light sleepers will usually prefer staying elsewhere and visiting.

Where should I stay for an event at Sandton Convention Centre?

Stay near Sandton Convention Centre if the event determines your schedule: the centre, malls, restaurants and Gautrain station are concentrated in the same district. Rosebank still ranks first for business trips overall because of its hotel quality and broader balance, with rail connecting it to Sandton. Choose Sandton to simplify event days, and Rosebank when meetings are only part of the trip.

Should I stay in central Johannesburg if I want to visit Soweto?

You do not need an inner-city base solely for a Soweto visit; Rosebank remains our strongest all-round recommendation for a wider Johannesburg trip. Plan the Soweto outing separately rather than expecting any of these neighbourhoods to make the whole itinerary walkable. Braamfontein is worth considering if Wits museums and Constitution Hill also feature heavily; Sandton is less compelling when most plans centre on Soweto and the inner city.

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Where to stay in Johannesburg by trip

Where to stay in Johannesburg for first-time visitors: Rosebank
Where to stay in Johannesburg for families: Rosebank
Where to stay in Johannesburg for couples: Rosebank
Where to stay in Johannesburg for nightlife: Melville & Auckland Park
Where to stay in Johannesburg for food lovers: Rosebank
Where to stay in Johannesburg for travelers on a budget: Melville & Auckland Park
Where to stay in Johannesburg for luxury travelers: Rosebank
Where to stay in Johannesburg for business trips and conventions: Rosebank
Where to stay in Johannesburg for travelers without a car: Rosebank
Where to stay in Johannesburg for a quiet stay: Hyde Park & Dunkeld
Where to stay in Johannesburg for sports fans: Houghton
Where to stay in Johannesburg for museums and culture: Braamfontein
Where to stay in Johannesburg for shopping: Sandton
Where to stay in Johannesburg for LGBTQ+ travelers: Melville & Auckland Park

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Is Rosebank or Sandton better for a first visit to Johannesburg?

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