Bertrams, Johannesburg
Gauteng may be South Africa's smallest province, but it remains the commercial, cultural and entertainment hotspot of this country. As its main city, Johannesburg is wonderfully exciting to visit, and every bit as diverse and multifaceted as the people that call this metropolis home. Therefore, the different suburbs tend to showcase different sides of the identity that makes up the Rainbow Nation.
Bertrams characterises the down-to-earth, friendly appeal of this country. There is an undeniably calm, inviting ambience, despite the high rate of unemployment here. It was established in 1889, making it the oldest suburb in the city and lending it plenty of history and heritage for added character.
Bertrams shares its border with Central Johannesburg, so it is close to many of the shops, office blocks and tourist attractions of the City of Gold. Within its own borders, a public swimming pool and The University of Johannesburg (UJ) can be found. With the proliferation of youthful students comes a distinctly fun and trendy vibe, which complements the suburban look and feel of Bertrams.
Thanks to its close proximity to the shops and business centres of Jo’burg, Bertrams is accessible and a convenient base from which to explore the city. In addition, it is close to the main transport routes, which grants easier access to the OR Tambo International Airport and other important attractions.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Grace and Gift Guesthouse
Grace and Gift Guesthouse offers accommodation in the heart of the Johannesburg CBD and is conveniently close to the Coca Cola stadium (Ellis Par...
Things to do in the area
Victoria Yards Market
The Victoria Yards Market is held on the first Sunday of every month and makes for a really great day of quirky innovation for anyone that is enj...
Noteworthy attractions
Crown Mines Golf Club
South Africa is famous for its gold, and Crown Mines Golf Club is built in genuine mining country, just a few kilometres southeast of central Joh...
Observatory Golf Club
Observatory Golf Course is one of the less well known Johannesburg courses, but just as good as many of its more famous neighbors. A sophisticate...
Randpark Golf Club
With two very distinct but different golf courses, Randpark offers golfers of varying ability an unforgettable experience on two of the finest an...
Royal Johannesburg Golf Club
The World Atlas of Golf, which lists the great courses and how they are played, features just two South African clubs on its hallowed pages. One ...
OR Tambo International Airport
Formerly officially known as Johannesburg International Airport, the OR Tambo International Airport is a large airport near the city of Johannesb...
East Rand Flea Market
Just outside Johannesburg in Boksburg, the East Rand Flea Market lies right next to the East Rand Mall, and as a result, is open just about all w...
East Rand Mall
The popular East Rand Mall takes full advantage of the prime position of this area and offers a variety of restaurants, boutiques, chain stores a...
Absa Money Museum
Home to the largest collection of money used in South Africa’s past in the world, Absa Money Museum lies in downtown Johannesburg on Troye Street...
Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum is the story of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Beginning in 1948, the white elected National Party governme...
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