Parktown  Accommodation

Parktown Accommodation

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Path through a lush green garden with trees and plants on either side
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Foxwood House

Guest house
2km from Wanderers Golf Club
From

R 1,425

Per night for two in March
Parking Desk
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Crown Lodge

Guesthouse
9km from Wanderers Golf Club
From

R 400

Per night for two
Dining Area
Modern living room with grey sofas glass table and kitchenette in background

Residency Hotel Apartment Group Johannesburg

Apartment
1km from Wanderers Golf Club
From

R 1,236

Per night for two
Spa Full Kitchen
Stone house with garden patio and umbrellacovered seating area
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GL Cottages Johannesburg

Bed & Breakfast
4km from Houghton Golf Club
From

R 950

Per unit per night in March
Wi-Fi Sitting Area Swimming
Sunlit patio with wicker furniture striped cushions and a glasstopped coffee table

Melrose Place

Boutique Hotel
1km from Wanderers Golf Club
From

R 2,120

Per night for two in March
Wi-Fi Safe
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Jojendi Guest House

Guesthouse
2km from Randpark Golf Club
From

R 695

Per night for two
Parking
Singlestory house with a pool green lawn and trees in the background

Ten Stirling Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast
1km from Houghton Golf Club
From

R 1,925

Per night for two in March
Wi-Fi
Outdoor patio with wicker furniture pool and garden view
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Tuscany Guesthouse

Guest house
4km from Randpark Golf Club
From

R 1,100

Per night for two in March
Swimming Pool
Modern bathroom with sink mirror and towel rack

Inanda Club

Lodge
2km from Royal Johannesburg & Kensington
Air Conditioning Swimming
Wooden bed with white bedding in a cozy bedroom with a large wall painting
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Jubilee Lodge

Guest house
3km from Soweto Country Club
From

R 1,400

Per night for two in March
Parking Desk
Modern bedroom with patterned pillows textured blanket and stone wall backdrop

Sandton View Apartments

Apartment
2km from Royal Johannesburg & Kensington
From

R 4,900

Per night for two
Wi-Fi
Swimming pool with lounge chairs umbrellas and a house in a lush garden
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Claires Sandton Guest House

Guest house
3km from Royal Johannesburg & Kensington
From

R 1,330

Per night for two in March
Parking Safe
Blurry image of a bedroom with a bed pillows and lamps

Rockridge Manor Luxury Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast
4km from Soweto Country Club
From

R 1,150

Per night for two
Parking
Mural of lemon trees with a birdcage on a white wall and plants

Lemon Tree Self-Catering

Self-catering
2km from Soweto Country Club
From

R 1,200

Per night for two in March
Parking Full Kitchen Swimming
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St. Andrew's Hotel & Spa

Boutique Hotel
6km from Houghton Golf Club
Restaurant
White greenhouse with a fountain in a lush garden on a sunny day
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Burkleigh House

Guest house
5km from Soweto Country Club
From

R 1,800

Per night for two in March
Air Conditioning Desk
Neatly made bed with white linens teal pillows and bedside lamps in a bedroom
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Bedford View Guest House

Bed & Breakfast
8km from Houghton Golf Club
From

R 1,428

Per night for two in March
Parking
Living room with black leather furniture TV and decorative wall art

Hess Guest House

Guesthouse
8km from Houghton Golf Club
DSTV
Sun loungers and a drink by a small pool with stone walls

Guvon Hotels & Spas

Hotel
1km from Soweto Country Club
Air Conditioning Hiking
Bedroom with bed TV and open door leading to outdoor patio with pool
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Villa Lugano Guesthouse

Guest house
From

R 1,720

Per night for two in March
Parking Safe

About Parktown

Parktown stands as one of Johannesburg's most historically significant suburbs, known for its grand early 20th-century mansions and tree-lined streets. This established residential area offers visitors a glimpse into the city's golden age while providing convenient access to modern Johannesburg's business and cultural districts.

Parktown occupies a prominent ridge north of Johannesburg's city centre, roughly 3 kilometres from the CBD. Developed in the early 1900s as the preferred residential area for mining magnates and wealthy industrialists, the suburb retains much of its architectural heritage. Many of the original stone and brick mansions still stand along streets like Oxford Road and Jubilee Road, some now serving as museums, educational institutions, or corporate headquarters.

The Parktown Heritage Trail provides a self-guided walking route past some of the area's most significant buildings. Northwards House, built in 1904, operates as a museum showcasing the lifestyle of Johannesburg's early elite. The suburb also houses several important educational institutions, including St John's College and the main campus of the University of the Witwatersrand, which borders the area to the east. These institutions contribute to the suburb's active daytime atmosphere.

Visitors seeking Parktown accommodation will find themselves well-positioned for exploring greater Johannesburg. The suburb sits between the Johannesburg Zoo to the north and Constitution Hill to the south, both within a 10-minute drive. Rosebank and its shopping centres lie approximately 4 kilometres northeast, while Melville's restaurant scene is accessible within 15 minutes by car.

The area's elevation provides cooler temperatures compared to lower-lying parts of the city. Mature plane trees and oaks create shaded streets, particularly pleasant during Johannesburg's warm summer months. Several parks and green spaces dot the suburb, offering quiet spots away from the urban density.

Parktown functions primarily as a residential and institutional area rather than a tourist hub. Visitors stay here for its historical character, proximity to central Johannesburg, and the relative tranquility it offers compared to busier commercial districts. The suburb provides a base for business travellers attending meetings at nearby corporate offices or academics visiting the university. Its position on the main routes leading north makes it a practical stopover for those travelling to or from Pretoria.