What's Norwood Like?

If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, consider Norwood. Gold Reef City and Carlton Centre are a couple of the top places in the larger area worth a visit. Sandton City Mall and Nelson Mandela Square are a couple of popular sights nearby.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Norwood?

Some of the top places to stay in Norwood:

Ascot Boutique Hotel

Suburban hotel with spa, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Walkable location

Houghton Guest House

3-star guesthouse

• • Free parking • Free in-room WiFi

How to Get to Norwood

Norwood is located 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from the heart of Johannesburg.

Flying to:

• • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB), 10 mi (16.2 km) from Norwood
• • Johannesburg (HLA-Lanseria), 18 mi (28.9 km) from Norwood

Things to See and Do in and around Norwood

Things to See near Norwood:

• • University of Witwatersrand (3.6 mi/5.7 km away)
• • Carlton Centre (3.6 mi/5.8 km away)
• • Sandton Convention Centre (3.8 mi/6.2 km away)
• • Wanderers Stadium (2.1 mi/3.3 km away)
• • Ellis Park Stadium (2.8 mi/4.6 km away)

Things to Do near Norwood:

• • Sandton City Mall (3.6 mi/5.9 km away)
• • Nelson Mandela Square (3.7 mi/6 km away)
• • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre (1.9 mi/3 km away)
• • Rosebank Mall (2.2 mi/3.5 km away)
• • Johannesburg Zoo (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Johannesburg?

• • Hottest months: January, February, December, November (average 67°F)
• • Coldest months: June, July, May, August (average 49°F)
• • Rainiest months: December, February, January, November (average 4 inches of rainfall)