Residence

Top choice in Johannesburg


If you could smell charm, this super-smooth boutique hotel set in a former embassy would reek of it to high heaven. This quiet little paradise is the epitome of a refined cocoon, with 17 opulent, individually designed suites and swish communal areas. After a day of turf pounding, take a dip in the stress-melting pool or relax in the spa.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Johannesburg attractions

2. Johannesburg Zoo

1.55 MILES

If you've not made it out on safari, this long-established zoo offers a chance to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino) as well as…

4. Telkom Tower

1.65 MILES

The 269m Telkom Tower is a landmark in Hillbrow, but it's not open to the public.

5. Ponte City

1.79 MILES

Nothing sums up the changing fortunes of inner-city Jo'burg better than Ponte City, which can be visited on tours with Dlala Nje. This 54-storey…

6. Yukon House

1.84 MILES

A Victorian mansion built between1906 and 1911, Yukon House was home to two Johannesburg mayors during the early 20th century. Today, owners Loretta and…

7. Goodman Gallery

1.88 MILES

One of Jo'burg's most prestigious private art galleries, Goodman shows the work of William Kentridge, Sam Nhlengethwa, and many more of South Africa's…

8. Constitutional Court

1.9 MILES

Inaugurated in 2004, with its design based on the African concept of 'justice under a tree', the Constitutional Court is a very real symbol of modern…