2010 - Where to stay

Where to stay

Official host city for the 2010 FIFA World Cup^TM

Where to stay

Swanky five-star resorts for the big-budget boys, homely B&Bs for those missing Mama’s cooking, exotic hotels, motels and homes-away-from
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A bed for every budget

Everybody is welcome in Joburg and there’s a wide range of accommodation available to make all visitors feel at home

Star grading

Bed and breakfasts, guesthouses, backpacker and youth hostels, self-catering facilities, hotels, caravan and camping sites are just some of the facilities rated by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.

Airport hotels

OR Tambo International Airport is the gateway to South Africa, and there are several hotels in the vicinity - even one 50 paces from the terminal. If you want to stay just a short hop from your plane, book into one of these.

Hotels

There are many places to stay in Joburg, from five star hotels, to budget accommodation and everything in-between. Take your pick

Bed and breakfasts

The city offers a wonderful range of B&Bs - some on the outskirts of the city, in country-like settings, some in the heart of the city's upmarket suburbs, and some in the townships.

Budget accommodation

Johannesburg offers a range of backpacker and budget accommodation, some with rooms for up to 70 people.

Booking in

Although not a prerequisite, it’s probably a good idea to pre-book your stay in a hotel - and it’s essential for the hotels around the airport, which can fill up at a moment’s notice if planes are delayed.

Pre-booking can be done online or over the telephone, but the hotel needs your credit card details to guarantee your booking.

Some advise booking 48 hours in advance of your stay, others urge a two-week lead time.
When it comes to checking in, some hotels need to see your passport, others don’t; so it’s a good idea to have it handy, just in case.

Tipping hotel staff is discretionary; the concierge or duty manager will gladly advise on this, and on how much to tip. But remember, tipping is not expected.

The more upmarket hotels lay on transport to shopping centres and places of interest, while others can give you information and recommend companies that specialise in these sorts of things.

Most hotels will charge one night’s stay to your credit card if you don’t show up for your booking; other than that, paying for your stay is done when you check out.