Guidebook for Johannesburg
Food Scene
Good, convenient (just walk out the door), well-priced, tasty.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pata Pata
286 Fox StGood, convenient (just walk out the door), well-priced, tasty.
Love sitting under the olive trees in the peaceful courtyard for a lazy lunch or dinner.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canteen @ Arts on Main
268 Fox StLove sitting under the olive trees in the peaceful courtyard for a lazy lunch or dinner.
Great ambience, just down the street, great for meat-lovers, a bit more upscale
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Che Argentine Grill
128 Jan Smuts AveGreat ambience, just down the street, great for meat-lovers, a bit more upscale
Chalkboard Pizza Parlour
Just out the door, good for craft beer and pizza.
Awesome Sunday market with dozens of food stalls, also great shopping for those unique finds or souvenirs. Great vibe, very popular, a Johannesburg Institution.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Market on Main
264 Fox StAwesome Sunday market with dozens of food stalls, also great shopping for those unique finds or souvenirs. Great vibe, very popular, a Johannesburg Institution.
Fun Saturday market in Braamfontein with hip, interesting crowd.
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neighbourgoods Market
73 Juta StFun Saturday market in Braamfontein with hip, interesting crowd.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice vibe in the evenings, good for cocktails with some food on the side.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lenin's Vodka Bar
300 Commissioner StNice vibe in the evenings, good for cocktails with some food on the side.
Great to meet fellow travelers, friendly and laid-back, cheap drinks, fun atmosphere
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Curiocity Joburg
302 Fox StGreat to meet fellow travelers, friendly and laid-back, cheap drinks, fun atmosphere
Have a cocktail with great Jozi city views, especially happening on Sundays
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Living Room Jozi
20 Kruger StHave a cocktail with great Jozi city views, especially happening on Sundays
Splurge and have a drink at the outdoor balcony bar with views to die for over the forever green posh Johannesburg suburbs with a distant city skyline view. Did you know Joburg is the largest manmade forest in the world. Looking from here you will most certainly believe it.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Four Seasons Spa Westcliff
67 Jan Smuts AveSplurge and have a drink at the outdoor balcony bar with views to die for over the forever green posh Johannesburg suburbs with a distant city skyline view. Did you know Joburg is the largest manmade forest in the world. Looking from here you will most certainly believe it.
Arts & Culture
New, unique African design museum just around the corner.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of African Design
New, unique African design museum just around the corner.
See how far South Africa has come in 20 years.
391 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Apartheid
See how far South Africa has come in 20 years.
Probably one of the best modern art museums in Africa.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Wits
Bertha StreetProbably one of the best modern art museums in Africa.
Former high-security prison under Apartheid, the High Court is now here. The whole area has been turned into a remarkable museum also highlighting its famous detainees including Mandela and Ghandi.
193 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
11 Kotze StFormer high-security prison under Apartheid, the High Court is now here. The whole area has been turned into a remarkable museum also highlighting its famous detainees including Mandela and Ghandi.
Learn why the beginnings of mankind started right here in Gauteng. Very kid-friendly.
241 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cuna de la Humanidad
Learn why the beginnings of mankind started right here in Gauteng. Very kid-friendly.
Interesting exhibits from time to time on the history of South Africa. In the interesting neighborhood of Newtown.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum Africa
121 Lilian Ngoyi StInteresting exhibits from time to time on the history of South Africa. In the interesting neighborhood of Newtown.
Sightseeing
See the house where the Mandela's lived in Soweto. Fascinating museum, helps you understand his life and struggle for freedom. Restauants and other historic sites on this tourist-friendly street. A great introduction to Soweto.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vilakazi Street
Vilakazi StreetSee the house where the Mandela's lived in Soweto. Fascinating museum, helps you understand his life and struggle for freedom. Restauants and other historic sites on this tourist-friendly street. A great introduction to Soweto.
Bohemian, funky neighborhood full of quirky shops, cafes and restaurants. Walker-friendly.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Melville
Bohemian, funky neighborhood full of quirky shops, cafes and restaurants. Walker-friendly.
Interesting neighborhood near Wits University with lots of students, interesting bars and shops and a good vibe.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Braamfontein
Interesting neighborhood near Wits University with lots of students, interesting bars and shops and a good vibe.
Brooklyn and Shoreditch meet Africa. Shop, drink, party, see a movie and pop into a gallery.
287 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maboneng Precinct
Kruger StreetBrooklyn and Shoreditch meet Africa. Shop, drink, party, see a movie and pop into a gallery.
Under the radar destination - an authentic Indian neighborhood just west of the CBD with lots of small curry places at bargain prices. Take an Uber there and stick to the busy strip of shops and restaurants. A bit edgy, be alert.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fordsburg
Under the radar destination - an authentic Indian neighborhood just west of the CBD with lots of small curry places at bargain prices. Take an Uber there and stick to the busy strip of shops and restaurants. A bit edgy, be alert.
Upscale inner suburb with a nice variety of cafes, restaurants, and shops. One of the nicest small high streets I've ever come across.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
4th Avenue
4th AvenueUpscale inner suburb with a nice variety of cafes, restaurants, and shops. One of the nicest small high streets I've ever come across.
One of the nicest, most upscale small-scale high streets I have ever come across. Nice variety of restaurants, cafes, shops. Nice for an afternoon, early evening stroll.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
4th Avenue
4th AvenueOne of the nicest, most upscale small-scale high streets I have ever come across. Nice variety of restaurants, cafes, shops. Nice for an afternoon, early evening stroll.
Shopping
To satisfy all the bling in you. South Africa's most prestigious shopping destination.
184 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nelson Mandela Square
130 Rivonia RoadTo satisfy all the bling in you. South Africa's most prestigious shopping destination.
Another upscale shopping mall, a bit more personal and on a smaller scale than Sandton City.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hyde Park
Another upscale shopping mall, a bit more personal and on a smaller scale than Sandton City.
Stunningly renovated old factory in Newtown with funky, one-off brand shops featuring African fashion, leather goods, shoes, etc. Lots of restaurants in the immediate vicinity including a tasty and very cheap Tshisa Nyama - just ask. Uber it there, or if you have a car, safe parking garage.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Potato Shed
Polofields DriveStunningly renovated old factory in Newtown with funky, one-off brand shops featuring African fashion, leather goods, shoes, etc. Lots of restaurants in the immediate vicinity including a tasty and very cheap Tshisa Nyama - just ask. Uber it there, or if you have a car, safe parking garage.
Getting Around
Uber it to there and you have the wonderful Gautrain network if you are heading out to Sandton, Midrand or Pretoria.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gautrain Park Station
Uber it to there and you have the wonderful Gautrain network if you are heading out to Sandton, Midrand or Pretoria.