| surrounded by restaurants and shops, this modern hostel is a 10-minute walk from johannesburg park train station and a kilometre from constitution hill, a heritage centre in a former prison. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. bright mixed-gender and female-only dorms sleeping up to 4 people feature bunk beds, as well as free wi-fi, en suite bathrooms, and lockers with charging facilities. streamlined private rooms add flat-screen tvs, safes, and tea and coffeemaking equipment; some have balconies. breakfast is complimentary. other amenities include a warm cafe with a terrace, in addition to casual lounges and a pool table
O.R. Tambo International Airport 32 min
Zoo Lake (10 min)
Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. South African National Museum of Military History (9 min)
National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Wits Art Museum (4 min)
Museum showcasing thousands of pieces of African artwork ranging from historic to contemporary. Hector Pieterson Memorial (23 min)
Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. WeOriginate (9 min)
Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (13 min)
This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Johannesburg Zoo (7 min)
55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (6 min)
Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Neighbourgoods Market (3 min)
Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Gold Reef City Theme Park (11 min)
More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. Mandela's House (23 min)
Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. SAB World of Beer (9 min)
Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Museum Africa (10 min)
African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Apartheid Museum (11 min)
Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. Ponte City Apartments (11 min)
Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. | 
