| in the suburb of emmarentia, this simple low-rise hostel is 7 minutes' walk from the emmarentia dam and 14 minutes from johannesburg botanical gardens. other amenities include a funky bar, an outdoor pool and 24-hour reception. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. breakfast is served in a low-key cafe for a fee. the casual dorms and private rooms feature shared or en suite bathrooms, as well as lockers. it's also 2 km from greenside, a trendy shopping area
O.R. Tambo International Airport 40 min
Montecasino (23 min)
Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Zoo Lake (8 min)
Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (4 min)
This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Gold Reef City Theme Park (18 min)
More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. Apartheid Museum (18 min)
Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. Emmarentia Dam (8 min)
Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Johannesburg Zoo (10 min)
55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. WeOriginate (18 min)
Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (14 min)
Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Mandela's House (25 min)
Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Museum Africa (14 min)
African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. South African National Museum of Military History (11 min)
National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. SAB World of Beer (16 min)
Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Hector Pieterson Memorial (25 min)
Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. Neighbourgoods Market (14 min)
Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. | 
