The lists above are a breakdown of our favorite Johannesburg hotels. Our Johannesburg Airport Hotels are generally less than 5 minutes drive from OR Thambo International Airport, and we recommend these hotels for one night stays (especially if you have a very early departure). Other listed hotels vary in distance from the airport, with most are at least 30 minutes by car. Occupancy of Johannesburg hotels is the antithesis of accommodation in Cape Town, with hotels running at upwards of 90% occupancy for most of the year, besides for December and holiday seasons.

Johannesburg is the financial powerhouse of South Africa and a firm favorite for business travelers to the country. But its not all work in JoBurg, with many travelers to South Africa often neglecting what's on offer. The city is an eclectic mix of cultures and beliefs, and possible the best example of the South African dream at work. Bars, clubs and restaurants are abuzz almost every evening, and the city continually attracting cultural entertainment from the Ballet Theatre Afrikan to the Lion King at Montecasino. Retail is widely accepted as the best therapy for a weeks work in Johannesburg, with a great variety of shopping centers and international labels on offer. Other cultural and leisure activities include:

• The Cradle of Humankind
• The SA War Museum
• The Johannesburg Zoo
• A cultural tour of Soweto
• Gold Reef City

Any visit to Johannesburg will certainly leave one feeling energized and greater belief in South Africa's potential.