Kensington
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour
Johannesburg: Half-Day Apartheid Museum Tour
Top hotels in Kensington
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
The phones in the room don't work half the time. There should also be a sticker for essential phone numbers (for when the room phones work).
Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Very nice hotel, close to the airport, convenient shuttle service, employees are very friendly and helpful. My only criticism is the rooms are not set up for travelers from North America. Not a single USB port to charge electronics in the room. Unless you have international travel adaptors, you are ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar, 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Comfortable layover between flights. Restaurant dood choice buffet. Shuttle to airport reliable and on time.
Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Great Conceirge relation
Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
The stay was super, definitely looking forward to going back there
Reviewed on 17 Mar, 2026
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Very friendly and attentive staff, clean and quiet room and very good restaurant choices. My only complaint was the bathroom tissues were more like paper towel than actual tissue and not great for using on face or noses.
Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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 Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.
Sandton
Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.
