Gauteng, South Africa
Hotels in Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg is a megacity in Gauteng, South Africa with about 9.4 million residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here, with member prices from $47 a night when we checked on 2026-10-09. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 21 km away. The most comfortable months are usually May, July and August, with average highs around 18–22°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member price from
- $47
- 1 night, 2026-11-08
- Nearest airport
- JNB · 21 km
- O.R. Tambo International Airport
- Best months
- May and July
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Johannesburg
NH Johannesburg Sandton
★★★★★Hotels11 km from centre
$112 member · $122 guest
8.5
Excellent
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
★★★★Hotels11 km from centre
$136 member · $150 guest
8.4
Very good
Holiday Inn - Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG
★★★★Hotels2.6 km from centre
$47 member · $52 guest
8.4
Very good
Palazzo Hotel
★★★★★Hotels20 km from centre
$262 member · $288 guest
8.6
Excellent
Piazza Hotel Montecasino
★★★Hotels20 km from centre
$118 member · $130 guest
8.8
Excellent
The Little Mongrel 1Bed Space Bryanston
★★★★Apartments17 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Braham Lodge - The Octave
★★★Villas17 km from centre
$738 member · $809 guest
10.0
Exceptional
2Bedroom Luxury hotel apartment Fourways
Aparthotels23 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Serendipity Cottage
Apartments19 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Sandton Smart Apartment Seven
Apartments18 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Johannesburg?
| 5-star | 8 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 35 |
| 3.5-star | 1 |
| 3-star | 24 |
| 2-star | 23 |
| 1-star | 1 |
| Apartments | 126 |
|---|---|
| Hotels | 33 |
| Villas | 12 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 9 |
| Private vacation home | 3 |
| Residences | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Johannesburg by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Low °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
| Rain mm | 122 | 82 | 73 | 43 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 57 | 89 | 127 |
Things to see
Famous places in Johannesburg
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Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Johannesburg
- JNB · O.R. Tambo International Airport21 km
- HLA · Lanseria International Airport32 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Johannesburg at a glance
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- Gauteng
- Population
- 9,418,183 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 1,767 m
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates
- -26.202, 28.044
About
About Johannesburg
Johannesburg, colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, or "the City of Gold", is the capital city of the province of Gauteng and the largest city in South Africa. In 2022, the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality had a population of 4,803,262, and the wider metropolitan area a population of 15,099,422, making it one of the 100 largest urban areas in the world.
From the Wikipedia article “Johannesburg”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nearby
Destinations near Johannesburg
FAQ
Johannesburg hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Johannesburg?
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How many hotels can I book in Johannesburg?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Johannesburg (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Johannesburg?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, May, July and August usually offer the most comfortable weather in Johannesburg. January is the warmest month (average high 28°C) and December is the wettest (127 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Johannesburg?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is about 21 km from the centre of Johannesburg. Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is 32 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Johannesburg?
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What are the most famous sights in Johannesburg?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Johannesburg are FNB Stadium, Carlton Centre, Ponte City Apartments, Satyagraha House.
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