Fordsburg

Johannesburg

Popular places to visit

This casino gives you a Cesar's Palace Las Vegas type feel it's actually very similar. Lots of restaurants and a fun place to be with and adults.

Montecasino

4.5/5(96 reviews)

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
Great food, drinks and vibe.

Nelson Mandela Square

4.5/5(186 reviews)

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 which includes heritage architecture, art and outdoor art

Gold Reef City Casino

4/5(67 reviews)

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 which includes a city and art

Apartheid Museum

4.5/5(139 reviews)

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
Inside the FNB stadium

First National Bank Stadium

4/5(15 reviews)

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

Oriental Plaza

During your trip to Johannesburg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Oriental Plaza. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Oriental Plaza

Things to do

Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

$101
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

$138
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

$191
per adult
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto
Sterkfontein cave

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience

$113
per adult
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township

$78
per adult
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township
Durban:Culture Walking Tour of Durban

Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour

$62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour
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Fordsburg Hotel Deals

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
$125 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$145 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,708 reviews)
"The room was nice and beds good but unfortunately the dinner was discusting. I took the special South African dish and the beef was not fresh, the sausage not fully cooked, the chicken a little smelly. I should have returned the whole meal but the vegetables and fries were okay and we were ..."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 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
$94 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
$108 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Layover in Joburg en route to Zambia. I would love to return for a visit to South Africa and stay in this hotel!"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
$71 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$83 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (240 reviews)
"Our stay @Sandton was nothing short of amazing the staff were all very helpful"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

@Sandton Hotel
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
$91 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
$105 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 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 Jul 29, 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

4.5 out of 5
Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, Gauteng
$75 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$86 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (353 reviews)
"Excellent Breakfast Buffet, excellent Dinner, Drinks, Fruits, amazing attention & excelente personal. Two Thumbs Up 👍👍"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR 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
$63 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
$72 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (650 reviews)
"So professional. We were overwhelmed with great service and conversation. Breakfast sensational. Convenient to airport. Would definitely go again"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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Other neighborhoods around Fordsburg

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
Downtown Johannesburg showing heritage architecture and outdoor art

Downtown Johannesburg

3.5/5(32 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Johannesburg
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Houghton Estate

4/5(15 area reviews)

While visiting Houghton Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club.

Houghton Estate
in Johannesburg, South Africa

Rosebank

Rosebank is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while in the area.

Rosebank
Johannesburg Botanical Garden which includes a park

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
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Melrose

Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy in Melrose, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Rosebank Station.

Melrose
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Fordsburg

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