r. . upgraded rooms feature en suite bathrooms; other rooms and all dorms have shared facilities. tambo international airport. set in a residential area, this casual hostel with an annexe is 8 km from rosebank mall, 15 km from johannesburg city centre and 17 km from o. freebies include breakfast, parking and shuttles to the shops and the airport. no-frills private rooms and dorms (some female-only) have free wi-fi and linens. there's also an outdoor kitchen, a pub and an informal restaurant, plus a garden with bbq areas. other amenities include a tennis court, a pool table and a game room, plus a gym and an outdoor pool O.R. Tambo International Airport 28 min
Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (23 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Montecasino (20 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Zoo Lake (18 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Zoo Lake (18 min) SAB World of Beer (20 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Ponte City Apartments (18 min) Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. South African National Museum of Military History (14 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Johannesburg Zoo (15 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. WeOriginate (22 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Emmarentia Dam (22 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Apartheid Museum (22 min) Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. Neighbourgoods Market (16 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (17 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Gold Reef City Theme Park (22 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. Museum Africa (20 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. |