| this eclectic, informal hotel is an 8-minute walk from kliptown train station, 6 km from mandela house museum, and 20 km from johannesburg's central business district. breakfast is complimentary. named after anti-apartheid politicians, the warmly decorated rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, safes, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. other amenities include a laid-back restaurant, a jazz bar and a garden. room service is available. suites add separate living rooms with chic furnishings. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
O.R. Tambo International Airport 44 min
Johannesburg Zoo (24 min)
55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Mandela's House (11 min)
Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. SAB World of Beer (24 min)
Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Apartheid Museum (18 min)
Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. Sci-Bono Discovery Centre (24 min)
Children's interactive museum offering exhibits & workshops in science, technology & math. Zoo Lake (27 min)
Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Ponte City Apartments (27 min)
Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Hector Pieterson Memorial (11 min)
Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. WeOriginate (25 min)
Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Museum Africa (22 min)
African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Gold Reef City Theme Park (19 min)
More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. Neighbourgoods Market (23 min)
Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (26 min)
Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (29 min)
This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve (20 min)
Trails wind through this grassland reserve, home to zebra, birdlife & ruins from the Stone Age. | 
