Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg: Hours, Address, Maboneng Precinct Reviews: 4.5/5

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Restaurants

296 within 5 kms

Che Argentine Gril

236

Little Addis

44 mRR - RRR • African • Ethiopian • Vegetarian Friendly

Pata Pata

251

35 mRR - RRR • American • Steakhouse • African

0.2 kmRR - RRR • Mexican • Vegetarian Friendly

Eat Your Heart Out

50 mRR - RRR • Cafe • Mediterranean • Deli

Canteen

0.2 kmRR - RRR • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly

Ravioli

45 mRR - RRR • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

Bertrand Coffee Kitchen Bar

0.2 kmRR - RRR • Cafe

Lenin's Vodka Bar

0.1 kmRR - RRR • Bar • Pub

0.2 kmFlea & Street Markets

Attractions

70 within 5 kms

POPArt Theatre

21 mTheatres

Market on Main

Ellis Park Stadium

147

0.8 kmArenas & Stadiums

Arts on Main

310

1.9 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Mpho Art & Design House

0.2 kmArt Galleries

Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct

1 566

2.3 kmHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

James and Ethel Gray Park

1.1 kmParks

Neighbourgoods Market

328

2.7 kmFlea & Street Markets

Top of Africa

444

1.3 kmObservation Decks & Towers

SAB World of Beer

563

2.6 kmSpeciality Museums

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jonson

20 contributions

Pretty much no COVID-19 precautions in place.

Oct 2020

he vibe is electric and you're bound to have a laugh or two. There is a variety of restaurants that would meet your craving needs and countless art pieces that really take your breath away. There are really good photographers ready to capture every moment so all in all, your visit to Maboneng is memorable.

Written 19 January 2021

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Hello Friend! Thanks for taking the time to review us. We appreciate the feedback. Do pop by soon again :)

Written 13 April 2021

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Nick Omondi

Johannesburg, South Africa3 contributions

Street vibe

Jan 2021 • Solo

Amazing place to visit.nice restaurants and vibe.it has good vibe and there s street market to buy some gifts take home

Written 17 January 2021

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Interesting but no Covid awareness amongst visitors

Hello Friend! Thanks for taking the time to review us. We appreciate the feedback. Glad you took the leap of faith and decided to visit us. This neighborhood is always changing and showcasing what the future could look like. So do pop by soon again :)

Written 13 April 2021

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HeidsH0101

Bryanston, South Africa21 contributions

Dec 2020 • Family

Albeit that the market and the restaurants and coffee shops we visited followed protocol it was disconcerting observing people not social distancing and nobody walking on the streets wearing masks. Besides that the vibe was wonderful. Would be great if the begging children could be kept away from restaurants.

Written 4 January 2021

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Hello friend, Thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback. This helps us improve on what we offer within Maboneng. As a community we are doing our utmost to spur change that helps our visitors feel safe and comfortable at all times. Here's to the future of Maboneng.

Written 13 April 2021

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Martha

Pretoria, South Africa5 contributions

Not so great

Feb 2020 • Friends

Firstly the parking area stinks. It has lots of fashion but I must say the shops and stalls are expensive.

Written 7 March 2020

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Many shops, restaurants, and art galaries

Hello Friend, Thanks for taking the time to leave us some feedback. We appreciate your response to the visit of the neighborhood. Keep well and take care!

Written 13 April 2021

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David20130609

Waunakee, WI1 162 contributions

Feb 2020 • Couples

We arrived around 11:00 and found a few Art galleries open but not a lot. The area is becoming a nice area to visit during the day. It’s inner city and leaving the area could be trouble. The area is open on Saturday and would be a better time to visit.

Written 7 March 2020

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Hello David, Thanks for taking the time to leave us some feedback. We appreciate your wonderful response to the visit of the neighborhood. We are happy you had such an amazing time on the tour and do wish to host you again in the future :) Keep well and take care!

Written 29 April 2020

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MiniverM

Asheville, NC216 contributions

Downward slide

Feb 2020

The stores that open there don't seem to make it, so every time I go there to see something I enjoyed in the past....it's gone.

There are too many hustlers in the streets and not enough to keep you there. It all happens in just one block.

Personally, I only like going there on Sunday mornings when the food market at Arts on Main is happening.

Written 16 February 2020

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Hello There, Thanks for the review. We appreciate the feedback. The neighbourhood is in a state of expansion. We will welcome the lovely Jewel City soon ;)

Written 17 February 2020

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Kayl_D

584 contributions

Lovely area

Feb 2020 • Solo

A hip and artistic area full of life and energy. Plenty of shops and eateries with rooftop views. Great area to meet and interact with locals and travelers.

Written 12 February 2020

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Highlight of Johannesburg

Hello Friend of the Precinct! Thanks for visiting and for leaving us with such a wonderful review. Do come visit soon!

Written 17 February 2020

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Miller1036

San Francisco59 contributions

Jan 2020

I read so many mixed comments on this area, but from my experience I would advise this to be on any visitor's "must do" list. It is one of the livelier areas where you can see a lot in a very confined, pedestrian friendly area. We went there twice, and my only regret is that in both instances many of the galleries I wanted to visit in the Arts on Main section were not open. I would have liked to have seen more art galleries, but we had more than enough to do with the shops, street vendors and the many great food and drink venues. If you eat here, definitely sit where you can watch the continuous spectacle of the street life including the ongoing hustle of street photographers and the self-appointed street parking attendants. This is also a great area to buy gifts for people back home. I highly recommend the street vendors for original t-shirts, jewelry and art, and the "I was Shot in JoBurg" shop for creative works made by young people with mostly found materials or locally inspired imagery.

Written 15 January 2020

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Hello Friend! Thanks for taking the time to review us. We appreciate the feedback. Glad you took the leap of faith and decided to visit us again! This neighborhood is always changing and showcasing what the future could look like. So do pop by soon again :)

Written 23 January 2020

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karensusanperry

Sydney, Australia171 contributions

Go for it!

Jan 2020 • Family

Ok so my sister lives in JHB (Midrand)...I frequently visit her but she doesn’t venture too much further than Sandton city. I love to explore and my best friend who also lives in JHB had suggested we visit Maboneng. The suggestion was initially met with horror “there are shootings there every day!”...”if you are scared in South Africa why would you go there?” We stripper off all our jewellery, tried to dress down and took an Uber into town. Well if you are wanting to do something interesting on a Sunday morning this is a must! So much more interesting than the Rosebank market. It’s so African and don’t worry you won’t feel like you are the only “whitie” ....don’t flash your phone around be relaxed and stay in the Maboneng precinct.

Written 12 January 2020

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Hello Friend! Thanks for taking the time to review us. We appreciate the feedback. Glad you took the leap of faith and decided to visit us! This neighborhood is always changing and showcasing what the future could look like. So do pop by soon again :)

Written 13 January 2020

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Christophe C

115 contributions

Worth to visit but...

Dec 2019 • Solo

Choose your time and day of visit. Most gallery are closed on Saturday (!!!) But this is nice to walk around. Cheap artisanal stuff complement the nice ones

Written 14 December 2019

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Hello Christophe! Glad you visited and reviewed the precinct. We appreciate the feedback. Galleries are open throughout the week and close a bit earlier on Saturdays. Every Sunday there is a market with many artisanal things and galleries are open. Do come back soon!

Written 16 December 2019

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Mariska W

Hi! I know everyone usually parks in the street, but is there a parcade nearby? And if there is, what is the address and contact number?

Johannesburg, South Africa6 contributions

Hello Mariska, We do have secure underground parking but it is limited so it is subject to availabilty. There is 24-hour on-street private security.

pfwolf01

New York City, NY10 contributions

What is the difference between the neighborhood of Maboneng and the Maboneng Precinct? We are thinking of an airbnb is Maboneng, and not sure what is safe and not safe.

Johannesburg, South Africa6 contributions

Hello There! It is one and the same neighborhood :) We have 24-hour on-street security in the precinct. You are more than welcome to also enquire with us about our sister hotel, The 12 decades Art Hotel. Team Curiocity!

NOKUTHULA P

Do I have to pay to walk around and do restaurants

elouise36

Isle of Arran, UK156 contributions

No, you can explore the area freely - it is just a district within the city of Johannesburg. Obviously payment required when visiting restaurants etc - but there are some amazing great value street cafes selling the most delicious nutella crepes...... !

Paul F

Cleveland, OH113 contributions

What tour companies or guides would you recommend for a family of 3 for touring Maboneng?

Johannesburg, South Africa6 contributions

Hi Curiocity Hostel and Mainstreetwalks offers great tours of the neighbourhood and the city. Regards Bheki

Linda E

San Diego, CA16 contributions

What hotel did you stay in in Maboneng and would you recommend it?

Martin M

Reading, UK24 contributions

I stayed at two AirBnB places, the first one was a spacious New York style warehouse apartment in Auret Street. When I extended my stay in Johannesburg found another Airbnb place in central Maboneng and it was a gated complex of small flats called Craftsmanship with security guards. I was impressed by the security and it was very close to the restaurants and boutiques. I saw one hotel in the area called Twelve decades and it seemed popular with tourists. Like I stated earlier I didn’t stay in the hotel therefore I cannot recommend. There are however backpackers places in the area or Fox Street which hosted a lot of tourists and was very cheap but I am not a backpacking person. Prices for Airbnb in the area are very affordable and personally thought it was good value for money considering I spent almost R1550/night at one of the hotels near the Airport.

KmSlater

How long would it take by car in peak morning traffic from Sandton

Duda P

Belo Horizonte, MG57 contributions

Olha confeso que depende muito do trânsito, porém imagino que seja cerca de 1 no maximo 2 horas.

karenincanoe

Charleston, SC2 contributions

Is it safe to take a taxi and just hang out ?

Kirreck

Somerset, NJ746 contributions

Yes - take an Uber, super cheap in South Africa. Mobeneng is very safe talk from street to another You'll find two safety workers patrolling on every corner. Yes, Central City is just a few blocks away but there is really no reason to venture out that far anyway

MargretS495

Rustenburg, South Africa27 contributions

Apart from the good vibes, is there anything specifically historical to see?

winstonlawrence123

Cape Town, South Africa14 contributions

Maboneng Township Arts Experience does guided tours of homes of locals, where local art is displayed, as well as tours of local attractions eg museum, graffiti walk..........

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