What to do and see in Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng: The Best Neighborhoods

September 16, 2021 Frederic Celentano

Discover the best top things to do in Greater Johannesburg, South Africa including Maboneng Precinct, Melville Neighborhood, Parktown, Newtown, Alexandra.
Restaurants in Greater Johannesburg

1. Maboneng Precinct

286 Fox Street, Maboneng Precinct City & Suburban, Johannesburg 2094 South Africa +27 72 880 9583 [email protected] http://www.mabonengprecinct.com/
Excellent
51%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 576 reviews

Maboneng Precinct

The Maboneng Precinct is a connected Urban neighbourhood in downtown Johannesburg. Maboneng is fast becoming Jo'burg's most unique and innovative area, offering live / work and entertainment opportunities within a fully integrated urban environment. Completed developments include Arts on Main and Main Street Life, Revolution House and more. Maboneng is also home to flagship fashion stores and diverse eateries and entertainment spaces.

Reviewed By Miller1036

I read so many mixed comments on this area, but from my experience I would advise this to be on any visitor's "must do" list. It is one of the livelier areas where you can see a lot in a very confined, pedestrian friendly area. We went there twice, and my only regret is that in both instances many of the galleries I wanted to visit in the Arts on Main section were not open. I would have liked to have seen more art galleries, but we had more than enough to do with the shops, street vendors and the many great food and drink venues. If you eat here, definitely sit where you can watch the continuous spectacle of the street life including the ongoing hustle of street photographers and the self-appointed street parking attendants. This is also a great area to buy gifts for people back home. I highly recommend the street vendors for original t-shirts, jewelry and art, and the "I was Shot in JoBurg" shop for creative works made by young people with mostly found materials or locally inspired imagery.

2. Melville Neighborhood

Melville, Johannesburg South Africa +27 860 109 237 http://www.27boxes.co.za/news
Excellent
27%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
8%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 315 reviews

Melville Neighborhood

Trendy coffeehouses and upscale shops dot this vibrant neighborhood.

Reviewed By 00Choops

I loved this place so much I ended up going twice in three days. It has the best vibe, there are places for dancing, sports pubs, amazing restaurants and more. I went to Cocktails and had the Oxtail stew - it was easily the best value meal I had in three weeks of travelling in South Africa

3. Parktown

Johannesburg South Africa http://www.parktownheritage.co.za/
Excellent
30%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 37 reviews

Rich with architectural heritage hearkening back to the early mining days, Parktown is one of the oldest Johannesburg suburbs.

4. Newtown

Johannesburg South Africa +27 11 482 3349 http://todoinjoburg.co.za/2013/08/newtown-graffiti-walk
Excellent
23%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 115 reviews

Newtown

5. Alexandra

Alexandra, Johannesburg South Africa
Excellent
20%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
12%
Terrible
34%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 51 reviews

Alexandra

This bustling community is well-known for being the first place where Nelson Mandela owned a home.

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