| the simple mixed-gender dorms have free wi-fi, bunk beds and shared bathrooms. . kids age 4 and under stay at no charge with an adult. there's a casual outdoor restaurant and a bar. tours, campsites and bike rentals are also offered. private rooms are available; some offer kitchenettes. in the residential orlando west neighbourhood, this laid-back hostel with an annex is 13 minutes' walk from phomolong railway station, 2 km from mandela house museum and 16 km from central johannesburg. amenities include a communal kitchen, and a garden area with hammocks, a fireplace and games
O.R. Tambo International Airport 45 min
Emmarentia Dam (24 min)
Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. SAB World of Beer (23 min)
Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Hector Pieterson Memorial (5 min)
Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. South African National Museum of Military History (24 min)
National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (25 min)
Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Mandela's House (6 min)
Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Johannesburg Zoo (23 min)
55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (24 min)
This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Zoo Lake (26 min)
Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (29 min)
Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. Gold Reef City Theme Park (17 min)
More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. Museum Africa (22 min)
African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Neighbourgoods Market (22 min)
Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. WeOriginate (24 min)
Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Apartheid Museum (16 min)
Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. | 
