Johannesburg’s Coolest Neighbourhoods – From Foodie Hotspots to Colourful Cultural Centres
Johannesburg is a vibrant and multicultural city in South Africa which boasts an incredible skyline of towering monuments, some of the most world-class restaurants in Africa, contemporary galleries and museums, dynamic night spots and excellent shopping opportunities. Brightsun Travel offers cheap flights to Johannesburg, taking you to this cosmopolitan city in style. Johannesburg is home to a number of colourful neighbourhoods, so there are lots of options on where you can base yourself on a trip here. We’ve put together a list of the coolest regions in the city which all offer their own distinct charm.
Maboneng
Johannesburg’s Maboneng precinct is an excellent art, culture, food and shopping hub. It’s very creative with old abandoned industrial buildings that have been revamped into stylish apartments, galleries, rooftop bars and retail space. The Arts on Main complex is a highlight of Maboneng, where you can sample delicious street food, browse colourful artworks and fashion outlets and visit the Market on Main, which is one of the most popular weekend markets in the city.
Melville
This bohemian suburb is as hip at it gets, with an eclectic nightlife, restaurants galore, antique stores, large Victorian homes, pretty gardens, tattoo parlours and cafes. Tree-lined Melville is located close by to the University of Johannesburg, so is often bustling with local students, artists, poets and journalists. It’s lively, friendly and offers a breath of fresh air in its Melville Koppies Nature Reserve,a Johannesburg Heritage Site which is home to several captivating archaeological wonders and stunning plants and flowers.
Greenside
Greenside is considered as a foodie’s paradise, offering the ultimate culinary journey with plenty of world-class restaurants at affordable prices, plus a trendy café culture, food markets and stylish cocktail bars. This tree-lined area of the city has lots of scenic wonders to admire; the Emmarentia Dam and the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens both border Greenside, offering some of the most picturesque settings in Johannesburg and fun activities such as canoeing, bird watching, bike riding and nature walks.
Sandton
Sandton is one of the most upmarket regions in Johannesburg and a financial hub of South Africa, comprising of two suburbs, Sandown and Bryanston, with dazzling skyscraper buildings, head offices of major organisations, mega shopping complexes, deluxe five star hotels, notable restaurants and cutting-edge galleries. This sophisticated district isn’t just all about the glitz and glamour, though; here you can escape the city bustle and visit Sandton Central Park, which comprises of stunning greenery, native trees and sculptured gardens, plus an amphitheatre and solar powered lights.
Newtown
Newtown is considered as the cultural heart of Johannesburg; this eclectic suburb is set in the heart of the city and is home to major museums and galleries, colourful street art, live music venues, coffee shops, festivals and much more, so is the perfect place for people-watching. Highlight attractions of Newtown include the Sci-Bono discovery centre - South Africa’s largest science centre with fascinating interactive exhibits, and Museum Africa which takes you on an interesting journey through Africa’s history, right back to the country’s first civilisations.
Take advantage of cheap tickets to Johannesburg from UK and look forward to an incredible getaway in one of the city’s quirky neighbhourhoods.
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