Johannesburg Accommodation

At over 620 sq miles (1600 sq km) Johannesburg is one of the largest inland cities in the world. Despite its size, the city is relatively easy to navigate and with conveniently located accommodation in Johannesburg you are within very easy reach of the sights, attractions and business areas. With the remnants of the gold mining days, millions of trees and impressive architecture - Victorian, Edwardian and contemporary – the city has a surprisingly unique backdrop for your Johannesburg accommodation.

As the economic and financial hub of South Africa, Johannesburg is one of the leading financial centres in the world with a large number of international companies having a presence in the city. The Central Business District is modern, exciting and within easy reach of your accommodation in Johannesburg. Comfortable, stylish and convenient serviced accommodation in Johannesburg offers a welcome retreat after a long day at the office.

The emergence of sights and attractions such as Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Zoo and the Apartheid Museum are making Johannesburg an increasingly popular destination with tourists from all over the world and your accommodation in Johannesburg puts you in the very heart of the action and staying in Johannesburg accommodation will be so enjoyable you may never want to leave.

Did You Know?

Johannesburg, with some ten million trees, is home to the biggest manmade forest in the world.

Climate/Weather

Johannesburg has a subtropical highland climate which tends to be dry and sunny with the exception of occasional late afternoon rain in the summer months (October – April). Temperatures are usually fairly mild with maximum summer temperatures averaging 26°c (79°F) and dropping to 16°c (61°F) in winter.

Sightseeing

There is much to see and do in Johannesburg. Here are some of the highlights:

•    Museums – the Apartheid Museum is one of the most popular in the city. Other museums include the Military History Museum, Mandela Museum and Johannesburg Art Gallery.

•    Constitution Hill – the seat of the Constitutional Court of South Africa is a popular attraction.

•    Carlton Centre – go to the top of Africa’s tallest building for panoramic views of the city.

•    Gold Reef City – learn all about gold mining and even go into a mine.

•    Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens – magnificent waterfalls and 300 hectares of landscaped and natural gardens.

•    Lion Park – a lion reserve and breeding research centre that is home to over 80 lions and a number of other animals.

•    Shopping – there are a number of malls throughout the city including the unmissable Oriental Plaza.

Getting Around

There are a number of transport options when visiting Johannesburg:

•    Bus – a comprehensive scheduled service of double-decker buses covers over 100 routes in and around the city.

•    Metrorail – a suburban train network provides daily links to many parts of greater Johannesburg.

•    Taxi – metered taxis are available at all times of day. They cannot be hailed off the street and must be booked in advance.

Eat/Drink

Like all major cosmopolitan cities there isn’t much you can’t find to eat in Johannesburg. From local delicacies to international cuisine – Indian, Brazilian, British, Korean and more, there is something for every taste.  There are a few local specialities that are well worth a try:

•    Ostrich

•    Springbok

•    Crocodile

•    Impala – African antelope

•    Biltong – cured meat ranging from beef to game and ostrich.

•    Wine – internationally renowned for its fine wines a trip to South Africa wouldn’t be complete without sampling a glass or two.