Kensington
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Gold Reef City Casino
Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can do some window-shopping at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
UNISA
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of UNISA, during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Things to do
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Kensington Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
The hotel is perfectly acceptable with spacious rooms, but the decor is of the most ordinary kind. The corridors were straight out of The Shining – quite alarmingly long and alienating.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Good bed and breakfast. Also very convenient because of close proximity to the airport.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Very clean and well maintained hotel near O.R. Tambo. They have a good restaurant there and provide a free shuttle for their guests.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
I did not have the beakfast but the dining area looked inviting. The shuttle was easily accessed. Alrhough I think the hotel is old it has been nicely renovated. I would stay there again.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Yes
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
Great value for money!
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Kensington
Bedfordview
Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Ster-Kinekor Eastgate while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Johannesburg
Well-liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
Houghton Estate
While visiting Houghton Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club.
Johannesburg CBD
While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Johannesburg City Hall and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.
Melrose
Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy in Melrose, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Rosebank Station.
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while in the area.
