Brooklyn
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Montecasino
With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.
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.
Nelson Mandela Square
Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.
Apartheid Museum
Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.
First National Bank Stadium
Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
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
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Taste of Africa Food tasting Experience
Cradle of Humankind Tour - Sterkfontein Caves with Maropeng Tour
Pretoria: Cullinan Surface Diamond Mine Walking Tour
Rietvlei Nature Reserve half-day tour from Pretoria, every TUESDAY
Top hotels in Brooklyn
Murray Street 137 Guest House
Aye
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Brookyard Guest House
Brooklyn Manor
Convenient and comfortable room
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Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Pretoria Menlyn
Everything was in order and check-in was seamless
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Pretoria Loftus Park
Perfect, everything was good
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ANEW Hotel Centurion Pretoria
Hotel is fine, not a great location beside a river littered with garbage and it stank.
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Other neighbourhoods around Brooklyn
Menlyn
You'll enjoy the restaurants and casinos in Menlyn. You might want to make time for a stop at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre or Time Square Casino.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Lanseria
Travellers like the zoo in Lanseria, and Northern Farm Nature Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bryanston
Bryanston is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Bryanston Organic and Natural Market and The Bryanston Country Club Charity Trust.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are top sights worth seeing.
